HR, Payroll & People Support for small businesses UK

Running a small business is demanding — and managing HR issues, payroll deadlines, and people problems can quickly become overwhelming. We provide HR, payroll and people support for small businesses across the UK, giving you expert guidance, compliance confidence, and time back to focus on growing your business.

Whether you employ one person or a growing team, our outsourced HR and payroll support gives you the reassurance of having an expert on hand — without the cost of hiring in-house.

HR & Payroll Support for SMEs, Start-Ups & Family Businesses

WHO WE HELP

Our services are designed specifically for small businesses, SMEs, start-ups and family-run companies who need professional support but want advice that’s practical, clear, and jargon-free.

If you’re:

  • Unsure about HR responsibilities

  • Struggling to keep up with payroll and compliance

  • Managing people issues without HR expertise

  • Growing your team and need support

We’re here to help.

Our Services

Our HR, Payroll & People Support Services

 

We offer flexible, outsourced HR and payroll services tailored to your business needs, including:

OUTSOURCED HR

HR Support for small businesses

Practical HR support when you need it — from day-to-day people advice to handling absence, performance and disciplinary matters with confidence and consistency.

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Contracts, Policies and Handbooks

Clear, compliant HR documents that protect your business — including employment contracts, HR policies and employee handbooks tailored to how you actually work.

PAYROLL AND COMPLIANCE

Payroll and Employment Law Guidance

Reliable payroll support for SMEs, backed by UK employment law guidance — helping you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and grow with the right foundations.

Why Outsource HR & Payroll?

 

Outsourcing your HR and payroll gives you access to professional support without the overheads of hiring an internal HR team.

Benefits include:

    • HR support without hiring HR staff
    • Reduced risk around employment law and compliance
    • Consistent, accurate payroll processing
    • Expert advice when people issues arise
    • More time to focus on running your business
    • Affordable HR support that scales with you

We act as an extension of your business — offering the right level of support, exactly when you need it.

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Why Choose Crawford Consultancy?

We understand the pressures faced by small business owners because we work with them every day.

 

When you work with Crawford Consultancy, you get:

· Dedicated HR and payroll support

· Clear, plain-English advice (no corporate jargon)

· UK-focused HR compliance expertise

· Flexible services tailored to your business

· A personal, approachable consultancy you can trust

 

Our goal is simple: to make HR and payroll easier, clearer, and less stressful for you.

 

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