HR support for UK businesses with teams in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Who this is for

This service is for UK businesses that have hired, or are about to hire, people in the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Employing overseas can feel like a leap. The rules on contracts, notice, leave, pay and termination differ between countries, and a policy that works in the UK may not work elsewhere. You need someone who understands how international teams work in practice, and who knows when to bring in a local expert.

Common situations

• You are making your first hire in North America, Australia or New Zealand
• You have a UK handbook and want policies that work sensibly across several countries
• You are considering an employer of record rather than setting up a local entity
• A remote employee has moved abroad and you need to understand the implications
• Your overseas team members are managed by UK managers who are unsure how to adapt
• You need a consistent way to onboard and support people in different time zones

How Progressive HR helps

I have led HR for teams across the UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand, and I support teams in Australia. I focus on the people side of running an international team: clear processes, consistent expectations and well-prepared managers.

• Global policies that work across countries, with local variations flagged for specialist review
• Hiring and onboarding overseas employees
• Employer of record (EOR) guidance, including questions to ask providers
• Coordinating with local employment specialists, so you get the right advice in each country
• Day-to-day people issues, such as performance, absence and manager support, for international teams

I do not give legal advice on local law outside the UK. Where local employment law advice is needed, I work alongside trusted local specialists and make sure their advice is built into your people processes.

How it works

1. Book a free 20-minute call and tell me where your people are based and what you need.
2. I recommend an approach and confirm the cost in writing, including where local specialists are needed.
3. I prepare the policies, onboarding processes and documents, and coordinate with local specialists on country-specific points.
4. I support your managers day to day, and we review the setup as your international team grows.

Pricing

International HR support is available on a pay as you go basis at £85 an hour, or £600 a day for hands-on work. Larger pieces of work, such as global policies, can be quoted as a fixed price before work starts. For ongoing support, you can add it to a monthly plan, such as HR Helpdesk Plus at £295 a month, or to Fractional HR from £1,250 a month.

Fees for local specialists and employer of record providers are separate and paid directly to them.

Why work with Richard

I have led HR across policies, employee relations, recruitment, payroll and benefits for businesses with teams in the UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand, and I support teams in Australia. I understand the practical challenges of managing across borders and time zones. You deal directly with me, and I will always be clear about where my experience ends and where you need local advice. Progressive HR provides HR guidance, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions