Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Hiring your first employee is an exciting milestone, it means your business is growing and you’re ready to take the next step. But it can also feel overwhelming. Contracts, payroll, policies, compliance… where do you even start?

That’s exactly why we created our First Employees Pack - a complete, step-by-step toolkit to help small businesses hire confidently, legally and stress-free.

Why you need a First Employee Pack

Taking on your first employee comes with legal obligations and responsibilities as an employer. Miss a step and you could risk fines, disputes or delays. Our pack gives you everything you need in one place, so you don’t have to piece it all together yourself. These are all tailored to your company branding and include input from you on your culture and values.

What’s included in the First Employee Pack?

Contract Templates
Legally sound, customisable and ready to use. These will include employment contracts, contractor agreements, apprenticeship agreements and more dependant on the type of workforce you have.

Employee Handbook / Policies
Managing holiday, sickness absence, lateness, managing probation periods, disciplinary and misconduct - all clearly set out.

New Starter Forms & Checklists
Right-to-work checks, emergency contact forms, GDPR compliance and more.

Payroll & PAYE Setup Guidance
Step-by-step support for registering as an employer and paying employees correctly including basic information around pensions eligibility.

Onboarding Checklist
Make your new employee’s first day professional, smooth and welcoming. This will also include tips on how to engage with new starters even before their first day.

Why small businesses trust us

We work with small and growing businesses every day. We know your time is limited, budgets are tight and doing the “HR” within the business can feel overwhelming. Our First Employees Pack is designed to take away the guesswork and give you confidence from day one as an employer.

Ready to Hire With Confidence?

Whether you're hiring your first admin assistant, technician, barista, or manager, Home of HR are here to make sure you’re set up the right way so get in touch today and see how we can support you get it all in place.