Good HR support solves people problems. Great HR support prevents them.
At Thrive Law, we act as your dedicated people partner, providing expert, lawyer-led outsourced HR and employment law support, all underpinned by our own lived experience. As a result, we are recognised by The Law Society, the SRA, and ACAS for our progressive values.
Whether you’re a founder, have managers who need support, or already have an outsourced HR team, we can help.

Partner with your people team integrating legal strategies into your broader business goals

Inclusion isn’t a bolt on, we embed ED&I in to everything we do

Empowering organisations to build high performing teams, retain top talent and develop a culture that sets industry standards

No “one-size fits all”; our solutions are designed around your people, your values and your culture
Types of Outsourced HR Support available
Legally compliant and inclusive documentation
On demand, pragmatic and commercially focused legal and HR advice and support
Keeping you updated and prepared for legal changes
How we can help you with Outsourced HR
The Thrive Promise
At Thrive, we’re committed to more than just legal compliance. We’re here to help your people, and your organisation, thrive. Here’s what you can expect from us:

Human-Centred Expertise:
Legal advice grounded in empathy, inclusion, and lived experience.

Responsive Support:
Accessible, timely assistance that meets your needs.

Proactive Partnership:
Anticipating challenges and providing strategic solutions.

Inclusive Culture:
Championing diversity, mental health, and neurodiversity in every interaction.

Ethical Integrity:
Upholding transparency, confidentiality, and respect in all we do.
Your Thrive Law HR Support team

Crystal Boyde
Senior Associate Solicitor and Head of Outsourced HR and Employment Law Support

Alicia Collinson
Senior Associate

Ashmina Raghwani
Associate Solicitor

Roshni Punja
Paralegal

Annabelle Oliver
Trainee Solicitor

Katie Elvidge
Trainee Solicitor
Investment
Packages are built around your individual needs. We offer blocks of hours, a fixed fee or an hourly rate.
Blocks of hours
Fixed fee
Hourly rate
To discuss our flexible pricing options based on your bespoke needs, please contact our team enquiries@thrivelaw.co.uk
Latest blogs on Outsourced HR
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What the Waitrose–Asda Story Teaches Us About Inclusion, Risk and Culture
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Preventative Duty: One Year On, What have we learned? Has it helped? What’s coming next – and what employers must do
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Case Studies
Update: Employment Status. Hairdresser wins landmark case.
Yet another recent case has evidenced the important distinction between employee and a self-employed person and how ultimately the courts will always look at the actual relationship between the parties and look behind the contract, showing how the contract must...
Hill v Lloyds Bank: Discrimination and Mental Health
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In the Media: Fairhall v University Hospital of North Tees & Hartlepool Foundation Trust
Thrive Law has been representing Ms Linda Fairhall and working on her case since 2018. Ms Fairhall brought four specific claims against University Hospital of North Tees & Hartlepool Foundation Trust, at the Employment Tribunal in Middlesbrough. The Tribunal found...
HR Support FAQs
What is Thrive Law's Outsourced HR support?
Our outsourced HR service combines solicitor-led legal expertise with a human-centred approach that puts people and culture at the heart of your business. We start by ensuring your HR foundations are sound; reviewing or drafting employment contracts and handbooks so they are legally compliant, inclusive, and reflective of best practice in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). From there, we support you with everything from holiday and sickness queries to restructures, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management, always with a view to creating fair, high-performing, and engaged teams.
How much does outsourced HR support cost?
We start with a free scoping call to understand your business, your current HR position, and your priorities for the next 12 months. Based on this, we prepare a tailored proposal recommending the level of support and number of hours we believe will most efficiently meet your needs; focusing on both legal compliance and your wider people strategy.
How long does the support last?
We will work with you to build a package based on your needs, but typically our outsourced HR packages are designed for a 12-month period, giving you consistent and reliable support throughout the year to help your business and your people thrive.
What happens if I use up my hours before the end of the term?
If you reach your agreed hours before your package ends, we’ll discuss your ongoing needs and provide a renewal or top-up proposal so you can continue receiving uninterrupted support.
Who will be my dedicated adviser?
You’ll be allocated a dedicated team made up of a qualified solicitor and experienced support staff (trainee solicitors, paralegals and/or legal assistants). This ensures you get both expert legal advice and practical HR support, with a focus on creating fair and inclusive workplace practices.
Can you speak directly to our employees?
Unfortunately not; we advise the company, not individual employees, to avoid any conflicts of interest. However, if employees raise queries, we can help you draft responses that are clear, legally sound, and aligned with your values as an employer.
What if we receive an employment tribunal claim?
Our goal is to help you avoid disputes reaching that stage by embedding fairness, inclusivity, and best practice in your processes. However, if a claim is made, our dedicated litigation team can represent you. We’ll provide a separate quote for this work, and you may also wish to check whether your insurance covers legal costs.
Do you provide on-site support?
Yes; we can attend in-person meetings with you to discuss any ongoing matters. However, we cannot take part in internal meetings such as disciplinaries, investigations, or grievance hearings. If you need on-the-ground support for these situations, we have a trusted network of independent HR consultants and can provide a separate quote for their services.
Is your advice legally compliant and up to date?
Absolutely. Our HR support is delivered by qualified solicitors, so you can be confident that all advice is accurate, current, and tailored to UK employment law.
Can you help with HR strategy, not just day-to-day issues?
Yes; as well as reactive support for immediate issues, we work with you on proactive HR planning, workforce engagement, and initiatives to improve retention, wellbeing, culture, and performance.
How quickly can I get support once we sign up?
We can usually start supporting you as soon as your contract is signed. The initial focus will be on an HR health check to get your documentation and processes in order, so you’re covered from day one.
How is outsourced HR different from having an in-house HR manager or HR consultant?
An in-house HR manager is part of your staff and can directly manage day-to-day HR administration and employee interactions. Our outsourced HR service gives you solicitor-led advice, ensuring everything is legally compliant, strategically aligned, and legally privileged. This means any conversations between us and your team are non disclosable, compared to if this was discussed internally or with a HR consultant. Our guidance also incorporates best practice in ED&I, mental health, and wellbeing; helping you go beyond compliance to create a workplace people want to be part of.
Can you work alongside our existing HR team?
Yes; we regularly work alongside internal HR teams to provide specialist employment law input, assist with complex cases, or support during busy periods such as restructures or policy rollouts. We also provide a sounding board and are available for your HR team to bounce ideas off whether that is on WhatsApp by voice notes, Teams or email; we are here to help.
We don’t currently have any internal HR function – is that a problem?
Not at all. We can act as your HR function and assist with day-to-day tasks such as preparing contracts, issuing them for signature, and ensuring all key HR processes are in place. After your scoping call, we’ll factor this into our proposal to make sure you receive the level of support you need.
What size of business do you support?
We work with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups putting HR foundations in place to established companies needing ongoing expert advice; always tailored to your culture, people and growth goals.
Do you offer one-off HR or employment law advice?
Yes; while our outsourced packages are the most cost-effective way to get consistent support, we can also provide ad hoc advice or project work on a fixed-fee or hourly basis.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to our team to have a non obligation chat and to receive a quote: enquiries@thrivelaw.co.uk
Get in touch
For any further information on our Outsourced HR service, please contact our team enquiries@thrivelaw.co.uk










