HR for Owners, by a Multi Award-Winning Owner.
Straight-talking, CIPD-expert HR support from a multi award-winning business owner for small businesses and start-ups up to 80 employees. I’ve been in the trenches and I know what you need: bulletproof compliance without the corporate fluff. Primarily online, on-site when it matters.
Our Core Services
The Essentials (Bulletproof your business)
Don't wait for a tribunal to find out your paperwork is out of date.
- Contracts of Employment: Legally sound, clearly written.
- Employee Handbooks: Policies that actually protect the business (and that people actually read).
- Policy Reviews: Making sure you’re 'April-Ready' for the new SSP and legislative changes.
Conflict & Protection (The 'Firefighting')
When things get tricky, you need an expert in your corner who has seen it all.
- Disciplinary & Grievances: Remote guidance or on-site support for the tough conversations.
- Redundancy & Restructuring: Handling sensitive changes with legal precision and commercial sense.
- Absence Management: Tackling long-term or frequent short-term sickness before it drains your bottom line.
The Deep Dive (Strategy & Audits)
Finding the holes in your business before someone else does.
- HR Audits: A full 'health check' of your current setup (Usually done on-site for a deep dive).
- Performance Management: Turning 'problem staff' around or managing them out fairly.
- Compliance Checks: Making sure you're on the right side of the law, every time.
Growth & Culture
Building a team that actually helps you win.
- Recruitment Support: Finding the right fit, not just a warm body.
- Talent Retention: Keeping your best people from jumping ship.
- Strategic HR Advice: For when you need a sounding board for your next big move.
Why Gail Force HR?
I’m an Owner, Just Like You.
I don’t just read about business; I run them. As a multi award-winning business owner, I understand the pressure of payroll, the headache of compliance, and the need for HR that actually supports your bottom line—not just a list of things you 'can't do.'
20 Years in the Trenches.
From engineering and the motor industry to retail, offices, and factories—I’ve seen it all. I’m CIPD Level 5 qualified, but my real degree comes from two decades of solving real-world people problems across almost every sector.
Straight Talk. No Fluff.
I’ve got no time for corporate jargon, and neither do you. I give you the facts, the risks, and the solution in plain English. I'm here to bulletproof your business, not confuse it with 50-page policy documents you'll never open.
Digital Speed, Human Touch.
Most of what we do is faster and cheaper online. But when things get heavy—like an audit or a difficult disciplinary—I’ll be there on-site, in your corner, making sure it’s handled right.
About Gail Force HR
Gail Force HR exists for one reason: to give small business owners and start-ups up to 80 employees straight-talking, legally-sound HR support that actually protects the business. Founded and led by a multi award-winning business owner and CIPD-qualified HR professional, Gail Force HR combines real-world commercial experience with practical, no-fluff advice.
Whether you’re dealing with contracts, conflict, compliance or growth, you get clear guidance in plain English, delivered primarily online for speed and convenience—with on-site support when it really matters. The goal is simple: bulletproof your people processes so you can focus on running and growing your business.
The Story Behind the Force
Gail Force HR wasn't built in a corporate office. It was built on the shop floor, in the garage, and across the retail counter.
Our founder is a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR expert with over 20 years of experience in the 'real world.' Having worked across Engineering, the Motor Industry, Retail, and Manufacturing, we don’t just understand the law—we understand the unique pressures of your specific industry.
By an Owner, For Owners.
Beyond HR expertise, our founder is a multi award-winning business owner.
We know what it’s like to balance the books while managing people. We know that as an SME owner, you don’t need a HR manual that weighs more than your product; you need fast, straight-talking advice that protects your livelihood and your team.
Our Approach: No Fluff. No Jargon.
We created Gail Force HR to bridge the gap between expensive law firms and DIY HR. We provide the 'Bulletproof' protection your business needs to survive and thrive.
- Expertly Led: 20+ years of cross-industry experience.
- Commercially Minded: We think like business owners, not just HR administrators.
- Primarily Online: Efficient, modern, and ready when you are.
Gail Force HR: Simple, Expert Pricing
CIPD Expert HR for Owners, by an Owner. Primarily Online. On-site when it matters.
1. Monthly Support (Your HR Safety Net)
Ongoing peace of mind for one simple monthly fee. No hidden costs.
The Safety Net
£250 / month
For 1–5 employees. Unlimited quick-fire advice for those 'Can I do this?' moments. Essential employment contract & the 'Big 5' legal policies. 'Stay Legal' legislative updates.
Essential Support
£450 / month
For up to 10 employees. Everything in the Safety Net + regular compliance check-ins and handbook management.
Scale-Up Support
£850 / month
For 11–30 employees. Everything above + a dedicated monthly strategy session (online or on-site) to help you scale your team.
Enterprise SME
Custom Quote
For 31–80 employees. Full-service, high-touch HR partnership tailored to your business goals.
2. One-Off Projects (The 'Fix-It' Menu)
Perfect for getting your business compliant and protected from day one.
The HR Health Check
£850
A deep-dive audit of your current docs and culture with a clear 'Priority Fix' roadmap.
The Foundations Pack
£1,200
Bespoke Employee Handbook + Employment Contracts built specifically for your business.
The Hiring Sprint
£950 per role
Expert recruitment support from job spec to final interview.
3. Pay-As-You-Go
For everything else, whenever you need a hand.
Expert Hourly Rate
£120 / hour
Flexible, high-level HR expertise on demand.
On-Site Day Rate
£850
Ideal for disciplinary hearings, team strategy days, or complex on-site restructures.
Not sure which option fits? Book a free HR consultation and we’ll map out the best route for your business.
Got questions about retainers or projects? Check our Frequently Asked Questions.