The Saltwater Framework

No HR team? No problem. We’ll transform your business with professional HR systems that actually work.

The Saltwater Framework is designed for startups and growing businesses who need more than ad-hoc advice; complete, scalable systems that your team can manage confidently.

Over ten months, we’ll take you from HR chaos to complete control. No more worrying about compliance, no more scrambling when employee issues arise, just practical, professional systems that grow with your business.

Whether you’re hiring your first employee or preparing to scale, the Saltwater Framework helps you put solid HR foundations in place and embed processes that make people management simple, consistent and compliant.

What's Included

Phase 1: Day-to-Day Essentials (Months 1-3)

Comprehensive HR audit and action plan
Tailored employment contracts, core policies and employee handbook
Setup of your HR software (e.g. Breathe HR) and core processes for onboarding, absence and holiday management

Phase 2: Embed your Operations (Months 4-7)

Recruitment and onboarding workflows
Performance and development frameworks
Grievance, disciplinary and employee-relations processes
Tools and templates for everyday HR management

Phase 3: Strengthen and Sustain (Months 8-10)

Manager training and guidance materials
Checklists, workflows and documentation for consistent practice
Final handover and review — your HR operation, running smoothly and independently

What you’ll gain

✓ Clear, compliant documentation and processes
✓ Confidence to manage people and issues proactively
✓ Simple, scalable systems that support your business as it grows
✓ A complete HR framework, ready for handover to your team or continued support from us

At the end of the 10-month transformation, you can move seamlessly to a retained support package — keeping your HR current, compliant and aligned with your growth.

Why Choose The Saltwater Framework?

Stop firefighting HR issues and start building systems that actually work. Most small businesses handle HR reactively – scrambling when problems arise, worrying about compliance, and wasting time on admin that could be automated. Our HR Launchpad programmes give you proactive, professional systems that prevent problems before they happen.

You get more than templates – you get transformation. Unlike generic HR advice or one-size-fits-all solutions, we build bespoke systems that fit your business, your team, and your growth plans. Every contract, policy, and process is designed specifically for how you operate.

From chaos to confidence in months, not years. This isn’t a one-off setup; it’s a partnership to build lasting capability and confidence in managing HR.

Ideal For

Startups hiring their first employees
Small businesses without dedicated HR support
Founders and managers wanting robust, compliant systems
Teams preparing to scale and seeking consistent HR operations

Ready to transform your HR? Stop worrying about compliance and start building systems that scale. Whether you need quick foundations or complete transformation, HR Launchpad gives you professional systems that actually work.