Zebra HR

HR support with legal confidence built in.

Who We Are

We are a specialist HR support provider dedicated to helping small and medium‑sized businesses manage their people confidently, compliantly and commercially.

Our unique advantage is our close alignment with our sister law firm, Acumen Law, giving our clients seamless access to both day‑to‑day HR expertise as well as expert legal advice when escalation is required.

Zebra HR is here to help you bridge the gap between HR best practice and employment law compliance.

Who We Support

Our services are designed for:

  • SMEs without an in‑house HR team
  • Growing businesses navigating people challenges
  • Employers wanting reassurance on employment law compliance
  • Directors and managers who want practical, commercially‑focused HR advice

Our Core HR Services

Retained HR Support

Ongoing HR support tailored to your business, acting as your outsourced HR function.

Includes:

  • Day‑to‑day HR advice via phone and email
  • Support with employee relations issues
  • Absence, performance, and conduct guidance
  • HR best practice aligned to your commercial goals
  • Regular check‑ins to proactively manage risk

Ideal for: Businesses that want consistent support without the cost of in‑house HR.

Employment Lifecycle Support

Practical HR support across the full employee journey:

  • Contracts, handbooks, and policies
  • Probation management
  • Performance management and appraisals
  • Promotions, restructures, and organisational change
  • Exits, redundancies, and dismissals

All advice is provided with a strong focus on fairness, documentation, and legal robustness.

Employee Relations & Case Management

Hands‑on support for complex or sensitive situations:

  • Disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Capability and ill‑health cases
  • Long‑term absence management
  • Workplace investigations
  • Managing difficult conversations

We guide you step‑by‑step, draft documentation, and help reduce the risk of claims.

HR Documentation & Compliance

We help SME employers stay compliant and up to date, including:

  • Contracts of employment
  • Staff handbooks and policies
  • Family‑friendly policies
  • Hybrid and flexible working policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures

All documentation is aligned with current employment law and HR best practice.

HR Meeting

The Added Value: Employment Solicitors on Hand

What truly sets us apart is our direct relationship with a law firm offering specialist employment solicitors. This means:  

  • Seamless escalation from HR advice to legal advice
  • No duplication of effort between HR and solicitors
  • Early identification of legal risk
  • Stronger protection against tribunal claims
  • Confidence that HR decisions are legally defensible

Where a case requires legal input—such as dismissals, redundancies, or settlement agreements, we can introduce you to specialist employment solicitors quickly and efficiently.

This joined‑up approach saves time, reduces stress, and keeps costs under control.

Flexible Pricing for SMEs

We offer transparent, SME‑friendly pricing, including:

  • Monthly retainer packages
  • Fixed‑fee project work
  • Pay‑as‑you‑go HR support

Our aim is to provide high‑quality HR and legal‑aligned support that is accessible, cost‑effective, and scalable.

GET IN TOUCH

Whether you have a question, need some assistance or are ready to take some legal action, we’d love to hear from you. Fill in the form below to send us an email or alternatively, you can call on 01273447065.

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