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HR Consultants for Coventry Employers, From Starters to Leavers

SafeWise are HR consultants for Coventry businesses that have people to manage but nobody whose actual job it is to manage HR. You get a named HR advisor, unlimited advice by phone and email, and Omnia, our HR system, which helps you manage the employee lifecycle from starters through to leavers. Local support, in practice, means knowing who you're calling, having someone who understands your business and getting a response to a problem within 24 hours.

The Employment Contract Has to Be There on Day One

A written statement of employment particulars is a day one right. Since April 2020 the Employment Rights Act 1996 has required it to be given on or before the first day of work, and it covers workers as well as employees. Small businesses miss it by accident all the time, because the person starting on Monday was only confirmed on Friday. Then three weeks pass, the contract still is not signed, and nobody wants to bring it up.

Our Omnia HR Software builds the contract and sends it out to be signed online. The signed copy is saved as a PDF in the persons file with a date stamp on it, right where you will want it when somebody queries what was agreed.

Probationary Periods Are More Important Than Ever

Our blog post of 21/07/2026 on probation sets out changes to unfair dismissal protection under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Any employee with six months of continuous service by 1 January 2027 qualifies for unfair dismissal protection from that date, so anyone recruited on or after 1 July 2026 will gain immediate protection from 1 January. A probation clause does not remove the duty to follow a fair procedure. Our advice is a three month probationary period, which leaves room to extend it and still be inside six months. Book the reviews early rather than in the final week, and write conversations up while they are fresh. Our HR Advisors can support you with the process and provide probationary review forms and letter templates.

Handling a Leaver So It Stays Handled

Resignation, redundancy or dismissal, the same questions come up. What notice is owed, what holiday is left to pay, what you can safely put in a reference, and what you keep once they have gone. Your advisor works through it with you before you say anything to the employee. A claim can land months after somebody's last day, and by then the only account of what happened is the one in their file.

Our HR Membership for Coventry Businesses

Your membership includes:

A dedicated HR Advisor who understands your business.
Unlimited HR advice by telephone and email.
An initial HR consultation to understand your business and identify priorities.
A tailored HR action plan to help you address those priorities.
Six-month and annual HR reviews, depending on your membership.
Bespoke employment contract templates tailored to your business.
A tailored Employee Handbook containing the policies relevant to your organisation.
Omnia HR software, including implementation, onboarding and support.
HR policies, letters and other practical templates through our client resources.
Updates on employment legislation and HR best practice.
25% off SafeWise online training courses.
A place on our quarterly in-person HR training courses.

It's HR support designed around your business, rather than a generic package of documents and a software login.

You can opt to choose a monthly or annual HR membership. If the safety side needs covering too, there are our health and safety consultants in Coventry, and you can opt for a combined membership.

SafeWise Health, Safety & HR Advisors have been trusted by clients to deliver an exceptional service since 2012.

Coventry HR support, from onboarding your new starter to handling a leaver.

More About Us

Day One, Not Week Three:
The written statement is a day one right under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Omnia gets the contract out and signed before a new starter has finished their first morning.

Probation Needs Watching Now:
Anyone recruited from 01/07/2026 can reach unfair dismissal protection at six months of service from January 2027, probation clause or not.

Local Means Reachable:
You get a named advisor and two review meetings in your first year, helping you to stay on top of your HR Action Plan.

HR Software Designed by HR Experts
When you choose Omnia, you're not just getting software — you're getting support from experienced HR professionals.

Ask Us About Your Next Starter

Ring 01922 279 129 and we will provide a quote based on number of workers and how long you want the cover for, or leave your details below and you will hear from an advisor within 24 hours.

Alternatively you can gain an instant quote and start your membership today.

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Choose the support that’s right for you

At SafeWise, we provide practical solutions to keep your business compliant, protected and running smoothly. From expert Health & Safety support to HR guidance, tailored training, and ready-to-use resources, our services are designed to give you confidence and peace of mind.