HR COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR UK SMEs
Are your contracts, employee handbook and HR policies still protecting your business?
Many SMEs rely on outdated HR documentation that no longer reflects current legislation, best practice, or business needs.
Our HR Compliance Audit is a structured review of your contracts, employee handbook and HR policies to identify risks, gaps and practical next steps.


What’s Included in the HR Compliance Audit?

Employee Handbook Review
We assess your handbook structure, content and effectiveness.

HR Policy Review
We review your HR policies for legal alignment, consistency and practical usability.

We review key employment contract clauses to identify compliance risks, inconsistencies and areas that may need updating.

Gap Analysis
We identify missing policies and potential areas of risk.

You receive a prioritised report with clear next steps.

Consultation Session
We discuss the findings and recommendations with you.
Common HR Documentation Issues We Find
Outdated contracts with missing clauses
Handbooks that have not been updated
Policies that do not reflect current legislation
Inconsistent or unclear documentation
No clear processes for managers
Missing essential policies and forms
Up-to-date contracts
Comprehensive, clear handbook
Legally aligned policies
Consistent people processes
Confident, well-equipped managers
Reduced risk and stronger protection
Our HR Compliance Audit Process

What You Will Receive

Comprehensive Review Report


Gap Analysis

Prioritised Recommendations

Compliance Overview

Need More Than An Audit?
If updates are required, we offer tailored services to bring your documentation up to date.

HANDBOOK REFRESH
Update and modernise your employee handbook to ensure it is compliant and practical.
From £995

A complete rewrite and update aligned to the current law and best practice.
From £1,495

HANDBOOK & CONTRACT ALIGNMENT
Ensure your handbook and contracts are consistent, compliant and working together.
From £1,795

REFRESH & IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Update your documents and get support embedding changes with your team.

Pricing depends on the volume and complexity of your documentation. We will confirm the scope before we begin.
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10+ years of experience in HR and Employment Law
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Specialist in SME HR, Compliance and People Strategy
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