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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Many SMEs rely on outdated HR documentation that no longer reflects current legislation, best practice, or business needs.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.

Employment Contract Review

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.

Recommendations Report

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OUTDATED OR INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION
  • Outdated contracts with missing clauses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

THE OUTCOME
  • 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

Risk Assessment

Gap Analysis

Prioritised Recommendations

Compliance Overview

Consultation Session

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

FULL HANDBOOK REWRITE

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.

From £2,495

Pricing depends on the volume and complexity of your documentation. We will confirm the scope before we begin.

EXPERT HR SUPPORT YOU CAN TRUST.


Stefanie Ward, MCIPD - HR Compliance Specialist

Chartered Member of the CIPD

  • 10+ years of experience in HR and Employment Law

  • Global HR Business Partner across the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.

  • Specialist in SME HR, Compliance and People Strategy

  • Practical, commercial and solutions-focused

Get clarity. Reduce risk. Stay Compliant

Request your HR Compliance Audit today.

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