The 30+ Employees HR Shift Every Growing Business Faces
I've noticed a clear pattern with my clients - around the 30-employee mark, something shifts.
What usually happens? Someone internally has been "handling HR" - often an office manager or practice manager who's been juggling contracts, holiday requests, and the occasional workplace issue alongside their main role.
But then reality hits. HR isn't just administrative tasks and paperwork. It's holding emotional space when someone's going through a tough time. It's navigating complex employment law when situations get tricky. It's advising leadership on people development and management strategies that actually work.
Suddenly, that internal person is overwhelmed. They're making judgment calls on issues they've never been trained for. The business is growing, but the people challenges are growing faster.
This is when smart business owners make the shift to outsourcing their HR.
When you work with us, you don't just get one person trying to wear all the hats.
You get a complete HR team:
Director-level strategic thinking, specialist advisory support, efficient admin processes, plus performance coaching expertise.
All for a fraction of what you'd pay for a single internal HR manager - who likely wouldn't have the full breadth of experience across all these areas anyway.
If you're approaching that 30-person mark and your current "HR person" is starting to look stressed, it might be time for a conversation.
HOW WE HELP
Building a sustainable business shouldn't mean growing your headaches.
Here at The People Consultancy, we help owner-managed businesses handle everything that comes with employing people—properly and professionally.
From £500 per month, our Fully Outsourced HR Service delivers expert support without the full-time cost.
Email us to discuss how we can support your growth journey.
