At LBJ Consultants, we offer flexible options depending on your stage, size, and business needs by providing outsourced and retained Employment Law & HR support for SMEs across Scotland.
We help with contracts, policies, employee relations, sickness absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and ongoing HR advice — giving business owners confidence and protecting the business as it grows. Providing practical HR support that keeps things compliant, consistent and manageable—without unnecessary jargon or red tape.
Outsourced HR Support (Ideal for day-to-day support)
Perfect for SMEs who want ongoing advice, support with documentation, and help handling real situations as they arise.
Typically includes:
- Contracts, handbooks, and policies
- Employee relations advice
- Absence support
- Performance, disciplinaries, and grievances
- HR process improvements
Retained HR Services (Best for ongoing partnership)
A monthly retainer gives you consistent HR support, proactive planning, and a trusted partner on hand — not just reactive help.
Ideal if you:
- Want consistent HR access and support
- Have regular people challenges or growth plans
- Need manager support and structure
- Want to prevent issues, not just react to them
HR Consultancy (Best for projects and improvement work)
Perfect if you need one-off, professional HR support with a specific goal.
Examples include:
- HR compliance refresh
- Contract and handbook upgrades
- Hiring and onboarding process design
- Manager training and support
- Restructure guidance
FAQs: HR Support for SMEs in Scotland
Do Scottish SMEs need HR support?
If you employ people, HR support can help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and handle employee issues fairly and consistently.
FAQ’s
Is outsourced HR worth it for SMEs?
Yes — outsourced HR often costs less than a full-time HR hire, while giving you expert support when you need it most.
When should a business in Scotland get HR support?
Typically, when you start hiring, experience your first employee issue, or begin growing and want professional HR foundations in place.
What does retained HR include?
Retained HR gives you ongoing access to advice, documentation support, and guidance through performance, absence, grievances, and day-to-day HR situations.
Speak to LBJ Consultants (HR Support Across Scotland)
If you want practical HR support that keeps things clear and manageable — from contracts and policies to employee relations and retained HR advice — LBJ Consultants can help.
📞 Call LBJ Consultants: 07984 568523
We support SMEs across Scotland, including (but not limited to): Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Paisley, Renfrew, Greenock, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Hamilton, Motherwell, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Perth, Stirling, Falkirk, Dumfries, Hawick, Galashiels, Fort William, Oban, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Lerwick.
