Get professional HR templates for small businesses in the UK. Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks customised for your company, with expert training included. From CIPD-qualified HR specialists with over 6 years of experience building HR foundations.
Paying £2,000-5,000+ per year for basic HR support
Waiting months for simple employment contracts
Being dependent on consultants for every HR decision
Worrying about employment law compliance
One-time investment of £1,000-2,500 (not yearly fees)
Complete HR package delivered in 3 weeks
Empowering training so you can manage independently
100% UK employment law compliant templates
We're not just another template provider, we're CIPD-qualified HR specialists focused on small business success.
Professional HR qualifications behind every template and training session
Focused exclusively on businesses with 5-25 employees, we understand your challenges
One free template update for employment law changes during your first three months
We build your HR foundations with ready-to-use templates and systems. No legal advice. No consultancy. Just everything you need to get started with HR, updated to remain compliant with UK employment law.
Contracts, handbooks, and policies that are legally compliant and ready to use from day one.
We monitor UK employment law changes and update templates, so you stay compliant without the hassle.
Need to update an existing contract for new starters or changes in terms? Quick, compliant amendments at a low cost (£50 per employee).
We don't provide legal or HR advice. Instead, we give you the full HR foundations so you can run your business independently.
Require something unique? We'll create additional policies or templates tailored to your business (£200).
Want ongoing peace of mind? Our completely optional annual shield keeps your templates updated as UK employment law changes - without consultant fees or forced dependency.
Learn more about Shield →⚠️ Please note: Foundations First HR provides compliant HR templates and training, but does not provide tailored legal or employment law advice. For personalised advice, please consult a qualified professional.
One-time investment. Lifetime value. No monthly fees or consultant dependency.
Perfect for new businesses getting started
Enhanced workforce management solution
Complete HR transformation
⚠️ Please note: Foundations First HR provides compliant HR templates and training, but does not provide tailored legal or employment law advice. For personalised advice, please consult a qualified professional.
Not sure which package is right for you?
Already have your templates and running independently? Brilliant! Our completely optional annual shield keeps your templates up-to-date as UK employment law evolves - without the hefty consultant fees or forced dependency.
Not required to keep your templates. You already own everything and can manage independently. This is simply peace of mind for busy business owners who want us to monitor employment law changes on their behalf.
| Service | HR Consultants | Our Shield | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual HR Support | £3,000-5,000 | £1,000-2,500 | 50-75% |
| Template Ownership | Lose access |
Own forever |
Priceless |
| Independence | Dependent |
Independent |
Freedom |
Flexible support that fits your business needs.
Stay compliant with minimal fuss
Best for: 5-10 employees
Regular support when you need it
Best for: 10-20 employees
Unlimited peace of mind
Best for: 20+ employees
* Terms Apply
Not sure which Shield level is right for you?
Get a free HR health check and we'll recommend the perfect fit for your business.
Free templates are generic and often not UK-compliant. Ours are customised to your specific business, industry, and employee count, with training on how to use them correctly. Plus, we ensure they're up-to-date with current UK employment law.
No! Once you purchase a Foundation package, those templates are yours forever. The Shield is completely optional for those who want ongoing updates as UK employment law changes.
Foundation packages include one free update within the first 3 months. After that, you can purchase updates individually (£75-150) or join the Shield for ongoing coverage.
Foundation packages: 2-3 weeks from consultation to delivery. Shield updates: 5-7 business days. Rush delivery available for an additional fee.
We specialise in small businesses (5-25 employees) across construction, digital services, landscaping, professional services, recruitment, retail, and more. If you're unsure, book a free HR health check.
Yes! The templates are fully editable Word documents. We provide guidance on what you can safely change and what should stay for legal compliance.
No, we provide compliant templates and training. For specific legal situations (tribunals, complex dismissals, etc.), we recommend consulting an employment solicitor.
We offer custom policy creation for £200, and contract amendments for £50 per employee. Just let us know what you need.
No, our templates are specifically designed for UK employment law and may not be suitable for other jurisdictions.
You'll have everything you need to manage independently. Foundation clients get email support for 30-60 days depending on package. After that, Shield members get ongoing support, or you can contact us for ad-hoc help.
Created by an HR professional who understands real-life challenges. When I returned to work after having my baby, I quickly realised that managing a full HR workload on part-time hours was nearly impossible. So, I created a smarter way — efficient, ready-to-use HR templates that save time without sacrificing quality. Now, I help businesses streamline their HR processes, stay compliant, and focus on what truly matters, their people.
Over the past six years, I have worked with small businesses in construction, landscaping, digital services, and recruitment. In my last two roles, both with fewer than 25 employees, I built their HR foundations from scratch. Those companies are still thriving on those same systems today.
That is when it clicked: small businesses do not need expensive ongoing consultancy. They need strong, practical HR foundations they can own and manage with confidence.
Too often, I saw small businesses paying thousands in recurring consultancy fees for templates they never owned. That did not feel right. I wanted to give businesses compliant, professional HR documents for a fraction of the cost, templates that are theirs to keep, forever.
My mission is simple: make professional HR foundations affordable and accessible for every UK small business.
I believe in teaching businesses to manage HR independently, not keeping them dependent.
Professional HR should be accessible, not a luxury reserved for big companies.
You own your templates forever, no subscriptions, no lock-ins, complete independence.
I'm Katie, founder of Foundations First HR, and I'm here to help you build the HR foundations your business deserves. Whether you are in Bristol or anywhere across the UK, I support businesses through video calls and personalised training. My goal is to help you get compliant, professional HR without breaking the bank so you can focus on growing your business with peace of mind.
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Perfect for new businesses getting started
5-15 employees, new businesses
2 weeks
All essential HR documents to get you legally compliant and operational
Enhanced workforce management solution
10-25 employees, scaling businesses
2-3 weeks
Complete HR system with performance management and safety compliance
Complete HR transformation
25+ employees, ambitious growth plans
3 weeks
Everything you need to build a world-class HR foundation