Stay compliant. Support your people.
Employment law in England is applicable for all businesses that engage individuals in Cambridge and surrounding localities. Rules have to be reflected in policies, records and day-to-day HR practice. We provide HR compliance support in Cambridge for small and medium-sized businesses to help employers update documentation, deal with sensitive issues and implement clear processes from recruitment to exit.
Why HR Compliance Support Matters
HR issues only tend to show themselves in the event of grievances, investigations or a nested audit. The lack of a clause in employment contracts, inconsistent steps in grievance procedures, or an informal reduction of capability process can all lead to complaints or claims.
Our HR consultants will review how work is done in real-life situations across Cambridge and we will explain what the law requires, prioritise actions and give HR advice that managers can use under pressure. It is an obligation to provide lawful and consistent HR which supports people management and the wider business.
Our HR Compliance Support
HR Compliance Reviews
We will review contracts, handbooks and HR policies against current employment law and ACAS guidance. You will receive a practical report tailored to your business needs and business goals, with findings, actions and timelines.
Policy, Forms and Document Updates
We will draft or amend employment contracts and discipline and grievance procedures, update equality, family leave policies and data protection wording. We will provide standardised letters and templates for case management that you can trust and properly document.
Right to Work and Record Keeping
training logs and absences. You will know what records to keep, how long to keep the records and what form to keep them in compliance with the laws and audit.
Disciplinary, Grievance and Investigations
We will support managers during investigations, hearings and appeals. We will create compliant, concise and relevant plans, letters and outcomes with regard to GDPR, and support managers in a supervisory capacity while advising on employee relations about grievances that involve sensitive issues.
Performance Management and Capability
We will create thresholds when relevant, consider medical evidence and map a fair process for managing capability. Managers will be provided scripts and checklists to follow in real time.
Recruitment, Onboarding and the Employee Lifecycle
We will work with you to finalise job adverts, selection notes, offer letters and onboarding plans while adhering to equality. Our HR service will assist the recruitment process and ensure successful probation planning throughout the employee lifecycle from first employee to leaver.
Manager Training and Briefings
We can provide short, targeted training on conduct, performance management and fair process to provide consistency in supervision actions around the need to safeguard an employee. The training will be practical and people-focused around Cambridge businesses.
Packages and Ongoing Monitoring
Review options of flexible packages to provide ongoing HR support or staff/project work whenever needed. We will facilitate periodic reviews, maintain documents current and send amendments when employment law or case law changes.
HR Support as Managed Services
For added capacity, we can provide ongoing HR support that works alongside internal teams. HR advice, handling casework and supporting managers with competing priorities to manage employment law issues.
Why Businesses Work With Us
Over 20 years supporting employers and businesses throughout the UK
Accredited by CIPD and CILEX
One consistent point of contact based in Cambridge
Packages to offer tailored support with clear pricing
A full range of HR services used by over 500 businesses
For Your Business
Compliance with documents that meet employment law and are easy to use
Set processes for managers to follow when interviewing, at hearings and during reviews
Accurate records prepared for audit, client checks and requests from regulators
Practical HR advice for cases that test judgement or concern sensitive issues
Retain knowledge in the business through templates, guides and training
What Our Clients Say
"We would be more than happy to recommend the services of Key Group Services. We used KGS to audit and review our overall Health and Safety Management system to help us identify any areas we need to improve throughout the operation. Having helped us successfully implement necessary changes, we feel more comfortable and confident in managing our H&S duties."
Addis Homewares Ltd
