Expert HR Support for Small Businesses & Startups.  

At PBT, we do more than help businesses grow, we help them thrive by making people management simple and stress-free. Our CIPD qualified HR Partners save you time, ensure compliance, and support you in building a strong, high performing team. 
 
Whether you're a startup hiring your first employee or an established small business looking to streamline HR, we provide practical, cost-effective solutions that fit your needs. 
 
We specialise in: 
HR Compliance – Stay legally compliant with confidence. 
Recruitment Support – Find and onboard the right people. 
Payroll & People Management – Make HR effortless with expert guidance and ready-to-use policies. 
 
As a trusted partner to small businesses and accountancy clients, we understand the unique challenges you face. From employment contracts to disciplinary procedures, we provide tailored HR support so you can focus on growing your business. 
 
No more HR headaches, just simple, effective solutions. Contact us today to create a bespoke package that works for you! 
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Human Resources 

Human Resources 

Navigating HR can be difficult, but with our expert guidance empowering you to make well-informed decisions backed by the latest industry insights, we put the human back into Human Resources, and take the pressure away. 
 
PBT People provide time-saving solutions by eliminating the need for document drafting, offering ready-to-use templates and guidance. We ensure that expert HR and recruitment advice and essential resources are accessible right at your fingertips. 

HR BASICS ON A BUDGET  

Affordable HR essentials to get started quickly, and stay compliant 
Compliance Made Simple: Basic guidance on local labour laws and essential requirements (e.g. contracts, minimum wage, and leave entitlements). 
 
Essential Document Templates: Pre-made templates for offer letters, employment contracts, appraisals and basic HR policies. 
 
Free Tools for HR Records: Help setting up a simple, spreadsheet-based employee record system or guidance on free tools like Google Sheets & Excel. 
 
DIY Payroll Setup Guidance: Step-by-step guidance to manage payroll using free or low-cost tools e.g.- Xero, Bright HR. (Monthly payroll fee required) 
 
Cost-Effective Hiring Checklist: Tips and resources to recruit your first employees with minimal expense (e.g.- leveraging LinkedIn, job boards). 

HR GROWTH STARTER KIT  

For startups ready to grow with affordable, scalable HR systems 
Includes everything in package 1 plus... 
 
Simplified Employee Handbook: A lightweight handbook tailored to your team's size, covering policies and culture. 
 
Structured Onboarding Programme: Tools and templates for a streamlined onboarding experience, focusing on quick productivity. 
 
Basic Employee Engagement Support: Guidance on creating free engagement surveys (e.g.- using Google Forms) and analysing results to improve satisfaction. 
 
Low-Cost HR Tech Recommendations: Expert advice on free or affordable HR tools. 
 
HR Processes on a Budget: Recommendations for automating time tracking, payroll, and vacation tracking without high costs. 

COST EFFECTIVE HR PARTNER  

A full-service HR solution for startups scaling rapidly, without breaking the bank 
Combines packages 1 and 2 as well as... 
 
Custom HR Strategy for Growth: Develop a scalable HR strategy that aligns with your business goals, focusing on cost-efficiency. 
 
Affordable Retention Plans: Creation of 'stay' interviews and practical career path frameworks to reduce turnover. 
 
Onboarding on a Budget: Customised low-cost onboarding kits, welcome email templates, and first-month check-ins for new hires. 
 
Leadership Development: Basic training for first-time managers, focusing on communication and employee motivation. 
 
Dedicated HR Consultant (3 Months): Affordable support to tackle hiring, compliance, or employee relations challenges during your growth phase. 
 
Workforce Planning for Startups: Help to plan team structures and hiring priorities with a focus on stretching your budget effectively. 

Recruitment & Onboarding 

Recruitment & Onboarding 

At PBT, we see that our role is to bridge the gap between businesses and the talented professionals they need to thrive. We work closely with you to understand your hiring needs, then source, screen, and match the right candidates to fit those roles. From crafting job descriptions to negotiating offers and ensuring smooth onboarding, we manage every step of the recruitment process. 
 
Our goal is to make sure both clients and candidates are perfectly matched, creating long-lasting success for both sides. 
Understanding client requirements: Meeting with businesses to understand their hiring needs, company culture, and job specifications. 
 
Job description creation: Helping clients craft detailed job descriptions that accurately reflect the role and required qualifications. 
Advertising job vacancies: Advice on how to post job openings on job boards, plus support with utilising your company websites and social media platforms to advertise your vacancies. 
 
Head-hunting: Actively seeking out potential candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, networking events and industry connections. 
 
Database management: Using an existing candidate database to match suitable candidates to the job roles. 
CV screening: Reviewing CVs to shortlist candidates who meet the job’s qualifications and requirements. 
 
Initial candidate interviews: Conducting phone or video interviews to assess candidates' suitability, skills, experience and cultural fit. 
 
Background checks: Verifying references, conducting DBS checks (once an offer has been made), or assessing past employment history as required by the client. 
Scheduling interviews: Coordinating and scheduling interviews between clients and candidates. 
 
Preparation: Helping candidates prepare for interviews and providing them with important information about the company and role. 
 
Feedback exchange: Facilitating feedback from both candidates and clients after interviews. 
Negotiating terms: Acting as an intermediary to negotiate salary, benefits and other terms of employment between the candidate and the client. 
 
Offer letter preparation: Ensuring the offer is extended and any necessary paperwork or agreements are completed. 
Post-placement support: Assisting with the onboarding process by ensuring the new hire is integrated smoothly into the company. 
 
Follow-ups: Checking-in with both the client and the candidate after placement to ensure satisfaction and resolve any potential issues within first 3 months of employment. 
Guidance on: 
Apprenticeships 
Graduate schemes 
Year in industry (YINI) placements 
Understanding client requirements: Meeting with businesses to understand their hiring needs, company culture and job specifications. 
 
Job description creation: Helping clients craft detailed job descriptions that accurately reflect the role and required qualifications. 
Advertising job vacancies: Posting job openings on job boards, company websites and social media platforms. 
 
Head-hunting: Actively seeking-out potential candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, networking events and industry connections. 
 
Database management: Using an existing candidate database to match suitable candidates to the job roles. 
CV screening: Reviewing CVs to shortlist candidates who meet the job’s qualifications and requirements. 
 
Initial candidate interviews: Conducting phone or video interviews to assess candidates' suitability, skills, experience and cultural fit. 
 
Background checks: Verifying references, conducting DBS checks (once an offer has been made), or assessing past employment history as required by the client. 
Scheduling interviews: Coordinating and scheduling interviews between clients and candidates. 
 
Preparation: Helping candidates prepare for interviews and providing them with important information about the company and role. 
 
Feedback exchange: Facilitating feedback from both candidates and clients after interviews. 
Negotiating terms: Acting as an intermediary to negotiate salary, benefits and other terms of employment between the candidate and the client. 
 
Offer letter preparation: Ensuring the offer is extended and any necessary paperwork or agreements are completed. 
Post-placement support: Assisting with the onboarding process by ensuring the new hire is integrated smoothly into the company. 
 
Follow-ups: Checking-in with both the client and the candidate after placement to ensure satisfaction and resolve any potential issues within first 3 months of employment. 
Guidance on: 
Apprenticeships 
Graduate schemes 
Year in industry (YINI) placements 

Get in touch with us today! 

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