Your charity looks after people. Who looks after your HR?

Professional HR support without the overheads.

Charities face many of the same employment challenges as commercial businesses, often with fewer resources to manage them.

Whether you’re employing your first member of staff, managing a growing team or dealing with a sensitive employment issue, having access to experienced HR professionals can make a considerable difference.

Altum HR provides outsourced HR services, employment law guidance and practical support to organisations across the UK.

Their CIPD-qualified team brings more than 50 years of combined experience in employment law and people management, helping organisations manage their responsibilities, address workplace challenges and develop effective employment practices.

It’s about getting the right support when you need it, without necessarily having to build an internal HR department.

The best time to address an employment issue is often before it becomes one.

Clear contracts, appropriate policies, consistent procedures and good management practices can prevent misunderstandings, reduce risk and help create a more positive working environment.

For charities, where resources are often stretched and people take on multiple responsibilities, getting these foundations right is particularly important.

Altum HR provides support across the full employment relationship, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee development, performance management and, when necessary, the more difficult aspects of employment.

Their services include:

HR & EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE | EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS | HR POLICIES | ABSENCE MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINARY & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | RECRUITMENT | REDUNDANCY ADVICE | PAYROLL | HR SOFTWARE | WORKPLACE TRAINING | EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL SUPPORT

Whether you need ongoing outsourced HR support or professional assistance with a particular issue, there are different ways to access the expertise your organisation needs.

Employment legislation, employee rights and employer responsibilities continue to evolve.

Keeping up with those changes can be challenging, particularly when HR responsibilities sit with a CEO, operations manager or trustee who already has plenty on their plate.

And getting things wrong can be costly, not just financially, but in management time, staff confidence and organisational reputation.

Altum HR provides access to professional employment law advice, including 24/7 support, helping organisations understand their obligations and respond appropriately when issues arise.

From reviewing existing policies and contracts to navigating changes in employment legislation, professional guidance can help charities remain compliant and better prepared.

Because prevention is generally less disruptive, and less expensive, than resolving a dispute.

Good HR should contribute to more than legal compliance.

A positive workplace culture, effective leadership, staff wellbeing and employee engagement all influence how successfully an organisation operates.

In the charity sector, where people are often motivated by a genuine commitment to the cause, looking after the workforce is particularly important.

Altum HR’s services extend to employee engagement, staff retention, workplace culture, training and management development.

For organisations looking to grow, restructure or improve how they operate, professional HR support can also contribute to workforce planning and organisational change.

The aim is straightforward: better-managed workplaces, supported employees and stronger organisations.

For charity leaders, HR can be one of those responsibilities that becomes increasingly complicated as an organisation develops.

An employment dispute, prolonged absence or poorly managed disciplinary process can quickly consume time that should be spent running the charity.

For trustees, there are wider considerations around governance, organisational risk, legal compliance and the proper management of employees.

Access to independent HR expertise can help both.

For CEOs and managers, it provides practical advice and professional support when dealing with employment matters.

For trustees, it offers additional reassurance that appropriate employment practices, policies and procedures are in place.

Different responsibilities. The same need for sound professional advice.

As part of our growing range of professional services for charities and not-for-profit organisations, we’re pleased to introduce Altum HR as an independent HR services partner.

Whether your charity needs ongoing HR support, advice on a specific employment matter or simply wants to review its existing arrangements, their team can explain the services available.

You can learn more about Altum HR, explore their services and contact them directly through their website.