HR Outsourcing Services

Why Progeny?

By working with Progeny, you’ll gain a team of dedicated HR professionals with deep knowledge of the latest regulations, UK compliance requirements and best practices in talent management. This ensures your business stays ahead of the curve, minimising risks and fostering a positive work environment. Our tailored approach aligns with your company’s needs, offering customised solutions that drive efficiency and support your growth objectives.

Outsourcing your HR services provides access to specialised expertise that may not be readily available in-house. With Progeny, you can focus on core business activities whilst we elevate your workforce management to the next level.

B-Corp certified

As a B-Corp certified firm, we are proud to join a select group in the UK professional services, committed to high standards of social and environmental impact globally.

Bespoke service

We work with a broad range of clients, from professional services to manufacturing, hospitality and retail, we recognise that no two clients are the same and offer a completely bespoke service for each.

Experienced team

With over 50 years’ of combined HR experience. Our team are placed to offer first hand strategic HR advice and support for growing businesses.

How we can help with your outsourcing

Each retained client has a dedicated fully qualified HR Consultant as a single point of contact, who takes time to understand you and your organisation, working collaboratively to help achieve your goal.

Retained packages are customised to meet the size and needs of your business. Following a full review and update of any existing HR documentation to ensure it is legally compliant and tailored to suit the organisation, you will have access to unlimited telephone and email support and advice on day-to-day matters as they arise.

Recruitment and Selection

supporting the business find the best person for the job with up to date job descriptions, salary benchmarking and competency based interview questions.

Onboarding

Drafting offer paperwork including the contract of employment, taking up references and setting up on HR system (if appropriate).

Probationary and appraisals support

Assisting with employee performance evaluations and probation period reviews to ensure alignment with company standards.

Absence management

Monitoring and managing employee attendance including sickness, leave and absenteeism to maintain productivity.

Workplace investigations and disciplinary procedures

Conducting investigations and managing disciplinary actions for employee misconduct.

Redundancy

Managing employee layoffs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing support during the redundancy process.

Employee relations advice on call during office hours

Offering on-demand advice for resolving employee relations issues, disputes and HR challenges.

Offboarding

Advising on leaver process, calculating annual leave entitlement and carrying out exit interviews.

HR activity reporting

Generating reports on HR activities such as recruitment, retention and employee performance metrics.

Outsourced maternity cover

Progeny will provide a dedicated lead consultant to liaise directly with business owners and people managers for the duration of maternity leave to provide a seamless HR service.

A two-week handover period both at the start and end of maternity leave will be included as part of the standard monthly retained agreement. During the initial handover, we will spend time with the in-house HR representative and the business owner to understand any ongoing issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HR outsourcing?

HR outsourcing involves hiring an external company to manage HR functions like payroll, recruitment and benefits administration, enabling companies to reduce costs and concentrate on their core business activities.

How does HR outsourcing reduce cost?

HR outsourcing lowers costs by reducing the need for an in-house HR team, utilising specialised expertise and increasing efficiency in managing payroll, benefits and compliance.

How does HR outsourcing affect employee relations?

HR outsourcing can positively impact employee satisfaction by ensuring that functions such as payroll and benefits administration are handled efficiently and accurately. However, it’s crucial that the outsourcing provider maintains high service standards and communicates effectively with employees to address any concerns or issues.

How much does HR outsourcing cost?

The cost of HR outsourcing depends on the services offered, the size of the company and the complexity of the HR tasks. Costs are usually billed as a flat fee, per-employee rate, or based on specific services. Many companies find outsourcing to be more cost-effective than maintaining an in-house HR team.