Howe HR Dorset
Howe HR Dorset

Straightforward HR Support When You Need It
Practical, personal HR support for small and growing businesses in Dorset and across the UK

HR Services & Pricing
Whether you need help with a one-off HR issue, your contracts and policies brought up to date, or outsourced HR support for your business, I offer flexible, practical support to suit you.
Every business is different, so you can choose the level of support you need - without paying for anything you don't.

One-Off HR Support:
HR Compliance Audit
A comprehensive review of your HR documentation and employment practices to identify any gaps, risks or areas that need updating. You'll receive clear, practical recommendations so you know exactly what needs attention. policies and employment practices to identify legal risks and compliance gaps.
Price
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Micro Business (1–10 employees): £495
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Small Business (11–50 employees): £895
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Medium Business (51–150 employees): From £1,495
Employee Handbook Creation
A professionally written handbook tailored to your business, bringing your key employment policies together in one clear, practical document.
Price
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£695
Already have a Handbook? - Review and update
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£395
HR Policy Creation
Professionally written HR policies tailored to your business, helping you stay compliant and giving managers and employees clear guidance when it's needed.
Pricing
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Single Policy: £95
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Bundle of 5 Policies: £425
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Bundle of 10 Policies: £795
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Complete Policy Suite (20+ policies): £1,295
Employment Contract Templates
Professionally drafted employment contracts tailored to your business and the type of working arrangement, giving you clear, compliant documentation from the outset.
Price
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Individual contract: £125
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Contract suite: £595
Recruitment Documentation Pack
A practical recruitment documentation pack to help you manage your hiring process professionally and consistently, from attracting candidates through to making an offer.
Price
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£295
Disciplinary Documentation Pack
A practical set of documents to help you manage a disciplinary matter fairly and consistently, from the initial investigation through to the outcome.
Price
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£395
Grievance Documentation Pack
A practical set of documents to help manage an employee grievance fairly and consistently, from receiving the grievance through to the outcome and appeal where required.
Price
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£325
HR Template Library
A comprehensive library of practical HR templates covering common employment situations, including recruitment, absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and general employee administration.
Price
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£595
Personnel File Audit
A review of your employee HR files to identify missing, outdated or inconsistent documentation and highlight any areas that need attention.
You'll receive clear recommendations to help you get your employee records organised and up to date.
Price
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Up to 20 files: £295
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Up to 50 files: £495
HR Health Check
A practical review of your current HR arrangements to identify any gaps, risks or araes that could be improved.
You'll receive clear, straightforward recommendations to help you prioritise what needs attention and keep your HR on track.
Price
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£295
HR Documentation Review
A review of your existing HR documents to check they are consistent, up to date and appropriate for your business.
I'll identify any gaps or areas that may need updating and provide clear, practical recommendations on what to address.
Price
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Up to 10 documents: £395
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Full document review: From £595
HR Compliance Starter Package
A practical starter package for small businesses that need the essential HR foundations in place.
Ideal if you're employing people for the first time or want reassurance that your core HR documentation is properly set up and suitable for your business.
Includes:
Employment contract template
Essential HR policies
New starter documentation
Basic HR guidance
Package Price
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£995
Complete HR Compliance Package
A comprehensive HR package for businesses that want the reassurance of having their key HR documentation and processes properly established and working together.
Ideal for growing businesses or those wanting a more complete review and refresh of their HR foundations.
Includes:
HR compliance audit
Employment contract template
Comprehensive HR policy suite
Employee handbook
New starter documentation
Practical HR recommendations and guidance
Package Price
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£2,495
Monthly HR Retainer Packages:
Ongoing, practical HR support for businesses that want the reassurance of having an experienced HR professional available when they need advice.
Choose the level of monthly support that best suits your business, with the flexibility to purchase additional hours if required.
Bronze
Includes up to 2 hours of HR support each month.
Ideal for small businesses that need occasional HR guidance and the reassurance of having someone to turn to when an issue arises.
£180 per month
Silver
Includes up to 5 hours of HR support each month.
Ideal for growing businesses that need more regular HR support, with someone available to provide practical advice and guidance as people matters arise.
£450 per month
Gold
Includes up to 8 hours of HR support each month.
Ideal for businesses that need more frequent HR support and want the reassurance of having regular access to experienced, practical HR advice.
£725 per month
Every Retainer Includes
Email and telephone HR support
Practical advice on day-to-day employee matters
Support with disciplinary and grievance issues
Guidance on absence and performance management
Advice on HR policies and procedures
Regular updates on relevant employment law changes
Priority response for urgent HR matters
Additional Support
If your monthly allowance has been used, additional work will always be agreed with you before it is carried out.
Additional support is charged at £95 per hour.
Unused monthly hours do not roll forward unless agreed in writing.
Flexible HR Consultancy:
Need HR support without committing to a monthly retainer?
Flexible HR consultancy gives you access to practical, experienced HR support as and when you need it - ideal for one-off employee issues, projects, meetings or additional HR guidance.
Hourly HR Consultancy
£95 per hour
Half Day Consultancy (up to 4 hours)
£350
Full Day Consultancy (up to 8 hours)
£650
Simply pay for the support you need, when you need it.
Why Choose Howe HR Dorset?
✔ Over 35 years' HR experience
✔ Practical, jargon-free HR advice
✔ Flexible support tailored to your business
✔ Based in Dorset, supporting businesses nationwide
Need Something Different?
Every business is different. If you need HR support that isn't covered above, please get in touch to discuss a solution tailored to your business.
📞 07586-664429