HR & Employee Relations Partnership
People decisions in a professional services business carry legal, commercial and reputational risk, as well as day-to-day distraction.
When performance concerns, grievances or changes arise, it’s rarely about whether to act, but how to handle it properly and at the right time.
This ongoing HR & Employee Relations partnership gives you experienced support before issues escalate, not just when something has already gone wrong.
By working together regularly, I get to know your business and your people, so advice is practical, proportionate and consistent, with far less firefighting.
Most clients choose this partnership to keep people matters calm, controlled and dealt with early.
How I support you:
Clear, practical HR and Employee Relations advice when people issues carry risk
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Hands-on support through grievances, performance issues, absence and restructures
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Calm handling of difficult conversations and formal processes
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Early intervention to stop problems escalating
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Ongoing partnership so situations are dealt with properly the first time
HR & ER Foundations
What the partnership is:
Get the basics right, before people issues become costly.
For business owners who want their HR and Employee Relations handled properly, without unnecessary process or over-engineering.
This is ongoing, practical support for everyday HR and early employee issues, giving you confidence that decisions are being made correctly, and problems are dealt with early.
What this partnership provides:
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On-hand HR and Employee Relations advice
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Practical guidance on people decisions as they arise
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Review of core contracts and people documents
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Early intervention to prevent issues escalating
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A clear monthly level of support, agreed upfront
Investment:
From the mid-hundreds per month, depending on scope.
HR & Employee Relations Partnership
What the partnership is:
Designed for professional services businesses where people issues arise regularly and need handling calmly, properly and without constant firefighting.
Working together on an ongoing basis means situations are dealt with early, decisions are made with confidence, and leadership credibility is protected.
What this partnership provides:
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Ongoing, senior HR and Employee Relations support
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Early intervention on emerging people issue
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Hands-on involvement in grievances, disciplinaries, absence and capability
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Clear guidance through difficult conversations and decisions
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A defined level of monthly support, tailored to your business
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Continuity and trusted support you can rely on
Investment:
Most partnerships sit in the high hundreds to low thousands per month, depending on the level of involvement required.
Senior HR & ER Advisory
What the partnership is:
Experienced judgement when the stakes are high.
This is typically engaged when a decision feels uncomfortable, time-critical, or too risky to handle alone.
For business owners and leaders facing sensitive, high-risk people decisions, where getting it wrong would be costly.
Senior ER Advisory gives you discreet, senior-level HR and Employee Relations support on complex matters that need to stand up to scrutiny. This is calm, experienced input when decisions are sensitive, time-critical, or carry legal and reputational risk.
What this partnership provides:
Senior-level HR and Employee Relations risk advice.
Support with sensitive exits, long-term absence and senior employee issues
Decision-making support and scenario planning
Leadership-level check-ins focused on risk, options and priorities
Investment:
Typically from the low thousands per month, reflecting the level of senior involvement and risk managed.Available selectively.
Good to Know
Clear expectations. No surprises.
A few practical details, so everything stays clear:
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A few practical details, so everything stays straightforward:
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Monthly support is agreed in advance, so you know where you stand
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Any additional time is discussed and agreed before work begins
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Travel is charged separately for in-person support
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Prices exclude VAT
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HR system licences (such as Breathe HR) are billed directly by Magenta HR
Need something bespoke?
Some situations don’t fit neatly into a package, and that’s fine.
If you’re dealing with a restructure, complex people issue, or something time-sensitive, I’ll scope it properly, explain your options clearly, and agree a fair quote before we begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What My Clients Say
Trusted by business owners when the stakes are high
“I worked with Magenta HR on a confidential, high-stakes people matter and was thoroughly impressed by Samantha’s commercial insight, calm expertise, and practical, people-focused approach.
She quickly got to the heart of the issue, challenged where it mattered, and guided us to a successful outcome, resulting in a smoother restructure, reduced risk, and stronger alignment across the business.
Professional, sharp, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend.”
Mrs L Tanner, Business Owner
Lets Talk
If people issues are taking more time and energy than they should, this is a good place to start.
You built your business to lead it, not to stay stuck in HR firefighting.
We’ll talk through what’s going on, where the real risks sit, and what needs handling now, calmly and practically.
I respond within 24 hours (Monday–Friday). Urgent employee relations issues are prioritised wherever possible.
Support is shaped around your business and adjusts as things change.
