LighterHR is an HR consultancy for SMEs across the UK. Our CIPD-qualified consultants support business leaders with everything from managing employee issues and outsourcing HR to building strong foundations, developing people, and guiding organisations through change. We combine plain-spoken advice with practical solutions—helping SMEs stay compliant, resolve challenges, and create workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.
Explore Our Range of HR Services
Every business has different HR challenges. Choose the area most relevant to your needs.
Manage and Resolve People Issues
Resolve employee issues, including absence, grievance, disciplinary, or performance, quickly and fairly, while protecting your business.
Grow and Develop Your People
Build frameworks, appraisals, and recruitment practices that engage employees and help your business thrive.
HR Foundations for SMEs
Put the right contracts, handbooks, and policies in place to protect your business and give employees clarity.
HR Support for Organisational Change
Navigate restructuring, redundancies, or TUPE transfers with clear guidance that protects both your people and your business.
Outsourced HR Support for SMEs
Get flexible HR expertise when you need it, without the cost of hiring in-house.
Why Choose LighterHR for HR Consultancy for SME?
Straight answers, human support
We make complex issues simple with practical, plain-spoken advice.
A trusted sounding board
Our clients call us for more than HR because they value our judgment, calm, and clarity.
Full-service HR for SMEs
From compliance to employee development, we cover the whole spectrum of HR—scaled to fit your business.
HR Consultancy Services trusted by Hundreds of Businesses
From start-ups and SME to large businesses and multi-nationals, including…
Client Story
“As a small business owner with developing needs and challenges, it’s been invaluable having a trusted partner on hand to guide and advise us.
LighterHR gives us confidence to make clear, concise decisions.”
Ian Tomalin-Hall
CEO, Grammatik
Take the Next Step
From everyday questions to bigger projects, getting the right HR support is easy. Take the next step and see how we can help your business thrive.
HR Service Options
Choose the Option for HR Consultancy that works best for your business:
Not sure which service you need?
Let’s talk through your situation and we’ll help you find the right support for your business.
Insights & Resources
Stay on top of HR changes and challenges with our plain-spoken guides:
