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HR & Employment Law Support for Start-Ups, SMEs and Regulated Providers

Leo HR provides expert HR support for small businesses and Ofsted /CQC settings in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and the surrounding areas. We help employers without in-house HR navigate employee challenges efficiently, saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.

Whether you need ongoing HR support or guidance with a specific matter, Leo HR helps you make confident, defensible decisions so you can focus on running your business with peace of mind.

Founded by an experienced business owner with a background in employment law, Early Years and the care industry, Leo HR understands the realities of managing people alongside running a business. The support and advice is grounded in real-world employer experience - helping you address people matters early, fairly, and in line with employment legislation.

  • Compliance Reviews & Audits
    Clear, practical reviews of your current HR practices to identify gaps, reduce risk, and ensure you’re meeting employment law and regulatory requirements with confidence.

  • Employment Documentation & Policies
    Plain-English contracts, policies, and staff handbooks that are legally compliant, fit your organisation, and stand up to inspection - without unnecessary complexity.

  • Employee Relations Support
    Calm, expert guidance through difficult people issues, including absence, performance, conduct and grievances, helping you manage matters fairly while protecting your business.

  • Inspection Preparation (Ofsted & CQC)
    Tailored HR support to help you feel prepared, organised, and confident ahead of inspections - with documentation and processes aligned to regulatory expectations.

  • Support for Leaders & Managers
    Practical training that equips managers with the confidence to handle people matters correctly, consistently, and in line with employment law.

  • Leo HR Books Available on Amazon

    HR for Early Years | HR for Start-Ups | HR without the Headache

Employers are legally responsible for demonstrating fair and compliant HR practices - not just intending to do the right thing. Even unintentional mistakes can lead to financial penalties, tribunals, or enforcement action. We help small businesses prevent risk, maintain clear processes, and make confident, defensible decisions that protect both their people and their business.

Areas of Support

Documentation

  • Offer Letters & Contracts

  • Policies & Procedures

  • Handbooks

  • Compliance Templates

  • Manager Guides & Checklists

  • Forms & Letters

Employment Law

  • Employment Rights Act 2025

  • Fair Work Agency

  • Constructive Dismissal

  • ACAS & Early Conciliation

  • Settlement Agreements

  • Tribunal Support (non-representative)

  • DBS, Right To Work, Driving Compliance

  • Redundancy

  • TUPE

Employee Relations

  • Safer Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Disciplinary & Grievances

  • Absence Management

  • Performance Management

  • Probations

  • Pay & Incentives

  • Health, Safety & Wellbeing

  • Investigations

  • Employee Consultations

Regulatory Bodies

  • Ofsted

  • CQC

  • HSE

  • FSA

  • LADO

Contact Us

Don’t wait for an HR concern to escalate…

Many businesses only seek HR advice once a problem has already occurred and escalated. Early guidance and support can prevent disputes, protect your business, and ensure you remain compliant with employment law.

Clear HR guidance helps protect both your people and your business, ensuring decisions are fair, lawful and able to withstand external scrutiny if challenged.