Silver
From £99 per month
- HR advice and support via email and phone
- HR templates and documentation
HR People First Consultancy
Tailored HR solutions for London and UK businesses — practical, compliant, and genuinely supportive.
About Us
Who We Are
We believe HR work is about more than policies and paperwork — it’s about people’s livelihoods, confidence, growth, and wellbeing.
We are a team that understands the real impact of good HR. We’ve seen how the right support builds stability, trust, and a strong workplace culture — and how quickly things can change when people feel unsupported or unheard.
Our approach is simple: create workplaces where expectations are clear, standards are fair, and people feel respected. Not just in theory, but in day-to-day practice.
Based in London, we support small and growing businesses across the UK — from hospitality and food & beverage to retail, social enterprises, and professional services.
We work closely with business owners, offering practical, straightforward guidance that supports both their people and their business. At the same time, we hold ourselves to the same standards we help our clients build — honest, consistent, and people-focused.
Because for us, HR is not just a function — it’s a responsibility to create better working environments for everyone involved.
Our Journey
2018
HR - People First was Founded
HR People First was founded with a clear mission: to deliver people-first HR support tailored to real businesses.
2019
First Retainer Clients
Reached our first major growth milestone, supporting five businesses on a retained basis.
2021
B Corp Certified
Achieved B Corp certification, becoming the second HR consultancy in the UK to do so — a reflection of our commitment to people, purpose, and meaningful impact.
2023
HR Consultancy of the Year
Proudly awarded HR Consultancy of the Year in the London & South East England Prestige Awards. We were honoured to receive this recognition again in 2024!
2023
Social Enterprise Status
Became a social enterprise, formalising our commitment to responsible business and positive social impact.
2024
10 Sponsorship Licences Granted
Successfully supported clients in securing over 10 sponsorship licences, helping businesses grow and retain talent.
2025
Where We Are Today
We support many clients across multiple industries, with a team of 7 HR professionals.
2026
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finalist
We were honoured to be selected as a finalist in category HSBC Employer of the Year.
Our Services
We provide outsourced HR consultancy services for small and growing businesses across London and the UK. Whether you're navigating compliance, managing people challenges, or scaling your team — we give you the HR support of an in-house function, without the overhead.
How We Support Your Business
- Contracts, policies & HR compliance
- Recruitment & onboarding (full employee cycle)
- Training & development
- Sponsorship & rights to work
- Employee relations (grievances, disciplinaries, absence management)
Retainer Packages
Gold
From £199 per month
- Everything in the Silver Package plus…
- Onboarding of new starters
- Risk Assessments
- Recruitment Support
- Annual staff surveys
- Quarterly meetings
Platinum
From £299 per month
- Everything in the Gold Package plus…
- HR policies
- Employee Handbooks
- HR Health checks
- Training & Development
- In-person visits
Ad hoc HR Packages
HR Health Check
A comprehensive review of your current HR practices, documentation, and compliance. We identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide clear, practical recommendations.
Flexible HR Support - Contact us whenever you need
Not every business needs a full-time HR department — but every business needs strong people foundations.
Whether you need day-to-day advice, support with complex employee relations, or help strengthening your people strategy, we work alongside you as a trusted partner.
What’s Included:
- HR advice via phone and email
- Support with disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
- Staff Handbook and Contract drafting and policy updates
- Performance management guidance
- Absence and flexible working advice
- Compliance support aligned with current legislation
- Practical, commercially focused HR solutions
Documentation Support
- Tailored employee contracts aligned to your business
- HR policies and supporting forms
- Bespoke Employee Handbooks
- Support drafting and implementing clear HR procedures
- Practical documentation that protects your business and reflects your culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What HR retainer packages do you offer?
We offer three monthly retainer packages — Silver (from £99/month), Gold (from £199/month), and Platinum (from £299/month). Each builds on the last: Gold adds onboarding, recruitment support, and quarterly meetings; Platinum adds HR policies, Employee Handbooks, HR Health Checks, Training & Development, and in-person visits.Do you support businesses outside London?
Yes — while we are based in London (Islington, N1), we support small and growing businesses across the UK. Many of our clients operate nationwide and we provide HR advice and support remotely, as well as in person where needed.Can I get HR support without a monthly retainer?
Yes. Our Flexible HR Support and Documentation Support packages are available on an ad hoc basis — ideal for businesses that need expert HR guidance without a long-term commitment. Get in touch to discuss what would work best for your business.What is included in the HR Health Check?
Our HR Health Check is a comprehensive review of your current HR practices, documentation, and compliance. We identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide clear, practical recommendations to help protect your business and your people.Do you help with employment law and HR compliance?
Yes. Employment law compliance is central to everything we do. We support businesses with contracts, policies, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and staying up to date with current UK employment legislation.What types of businesses do you work with?
We work with small and growing businesses across a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, food & beverage, retail, social enterprises, and professional services. Whether you have a handful of employees or a growing team, we tailor our support to your business.
Some of Our Partners
Our Accreditations
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service — and our awards and accreditations reflect that. As one of the few B Corp certified HR consultancies in the UK, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical practice. We’ve been named HR Consultancy of the Year in North London for two consecutive years and hold prestigious recognitions including CIPD membership, Living Wage Foundation, Jobs Aware, and The Mayor’s Good Work Standards.
What is B Corp?
B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Certified by B Lab, B Corps are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on workers, customers, communities, and the environment — not just shareholders. HR People First is one of only a small number of HR consultancies in the UK to hold this certification.
Testimonials
"We've been working with HR-People First for years, and they've always been reliable, helpful, affordable and nothing but professional. We recommend their services to anyone."
"We work closely with HRPF on different aspects of HR and beyond. They have recently helped me with the process of obtaining a Sponsor licence. They were very informative, fast, and professional. We got our licence within 6 weeks."
"Agata and the team at HR People First have been an invaluable part of our growth journey at Hunter & Gather.
They supported us through B Corp certification, policy development, employee onboarding, culture building, and some of the tougher conversations that come with scaling a business - always with clarity, calm, and a deeply human approach. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
HR People First were instrumental as we grew from a team of 10 to 25+ and provided exactly the right level of support until we hired our Head of People & Culture internally. They helped us put strong foundations in place without losing what made our culture special.
I’d wholeheartedly recommend Agata and her team to any founder serious about building a values-led, high-performing business."
"We have had the good fortune to work with HR People First Employment Consultancy over the past two years. Having spent more than 40 years running our family business, which employed more than around 120 members of staff for many years, I have found their support and advice nothing short of indispensable. Their seasoned and proactive guidance has not only streamlined our operational performance but helped to maintain a harmonious working environment.
I cannot recommend them highly enough to fellow small businesses in particular for the reliable, knowledgeable and helpful service they provide. In short they have played a large part in the success and well-being of our Company in recent times."
"HR People First operate like a nimble extension of your team, able to curate an appropriate and flexible mix of service and support for your needs. They’ve been around the block on most people-based agendas and offer compassionate but compliant advice, with some optionality on approach meaning your people solutions have a better chance of suiting the culture of your business. Working with a high degree of care and effort, the HR People First team come recommended."
Contact Us
Whether you're looking for ongoing HR support, help with a specific challenge, or simply want to explore how we could work together, we'd love to hear from you.
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