Who this is for
Fractional HR is for growing businesses that need senior HR involvement on a regular basis, but not five days a week. That might be a founder-led company whose team has doubled, a business preparing for investment, or a leadership team that is spending too much time on people issues. Instead of hiring a full-time HR manager, you bring in an experienced HR partner for an agreed number of days each month.
Common situations
- Your team is growing and you need someone to own HR, not just react to it
- You have ongoing casework, projects or policy work that a helpdesk plan does not cover
- Managers need regular coaching on performance, absence and difficult conversations
- You need a people strategy and a plan for hiring, onboarding and retention
- Investors or the board want better reporting on people
- You want to test what an HR function looks like before hiring in-house
How Progressive HR helps
As your fractional HR partner, I work as an extension of your leadership team. The work is shaped around your priorities, and usually includes:
- Ongoing advice to owners and managers
- Hands-on project and casework support
- HR strategy and people planning
- Leadership and manager support
- Board and investor reporting on people
I can work on site in London or remotely, whichever suits your team, and the service includes everything in HR Helpdesk Plus, such as calls and the annual policy and handbook check, so you do not pay for two services.
How it works
- Book a free 20-minute call to talk about your business, your team and your goals.
- We agree the number of days a month, the priorities and the price in writing.
- I start with a short review of your current position, then work through the agreed priorities each month.
- We review progress regularly, and adjust the days or focus as your business changes.
Pricing
From £1,250 a month
A senior HR partner, from 2 days a month
Fractional HR starts at £1,250 a month, from 2 days a month, on site or remote. The final price depends on the number of days and the level of support you need. Monthly plans have no long contracts and can be cancelled with 30 days' notice.
If you need less than 2 days a month, HR Helpdesk Essentials at £149 a month or HR Helpdesk Plus at £295 a month may be a better fit. You can also pay as you go at £85 an hour, or £600 a day.
Why work with Richard
I have led HR as an in-house HR Manager across policies, employee relations, recruitment, payroll and benefits, with teams in the UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand. I know what a senior HR partner needs to do in a growing business, because I have done the job. You will always deal directly with me, and I will be honest about what is worth doing now and what can wait. Progressive HR provides HR guidance, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is fractional HR?
Fractional HR means bringing in an experienced HR professional for part of the week or month, rather than hiring them full time. You get senior expertise and continuity at a lower cost.
How many days a month do I need?
Most businesses start with 2 days a month and adjust from there. During a restructure, a hiring push or a policy rewrite, you may want more, and in quieter months less.
Do you work on site in London?
Yes. I can work on site in London, remotely, or a mixture of both, depending on what suits your team.
How is this different from the HR helpdesk?
The helpdesk is built for letters, documents and quick advice. Fractional HR is a regular, hands-on partnership that covers strategy, projects and casework, as well as advice.
Talk it through with Richard
Tell me what is happening in your business and I will recommend the simplest next step, with the price agreed before any work starts.
Book a free 20-minute call