hr2day.co.uk

What It Is

HR2day is not a typical pure SaaS product, but an HR outsourcing and consulting provider for UK small and medium-sized businesses, with an accompanying online HR system. Its core value is helping companies without an in-house HR team, or with insufficient internal HR capability, access professional HR support on a monthly fee basis while reducing compliance risks under UK employment law.

Core Capabilities

Based on the main content, HR2day covers scenarios such as day-to-day HR queries, compliance audits, employee contracts, employee handbooks, policy documents, disciplinary/grievance/investigation matters, exit interviews, holiday records, performance review management, and employee training. Customers receive unlimited phone and email support, with an official commitment to respond within 48 hours on business days, and are assigned a dedicated account manager or HR Business Partner. The Platinum package also includes more in-depth delivery such as on-site visits, Zoom-based HR onboarding, and direct follow-up on employee compliance matters.

Pricing

Retained HR Packages use a monthly retainer model, with pricing calculated by employee headcount. Diamond starts at £209/month and mainly provides HR2day’s advice, while the client’s own team carries out the work; Platinum starts at £567/month, with HR2day acting more like an external HR department by directly providing and delivering more services. Prices are subject to VAT. The website also mentions HR Consultancy, Fractional HR, and Employee Training, but does not disclose specific fees.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its clear positioning, especially for UK SMEs dealing with employment law, HR documentation, and employee relations issues. Compared with hiring a full-time HR manager or building a complete HR department, the cost is more controllable. Its services emphasize practical execution, compliance, dedicated support, and strong customer renewal/referral performance.

The limitations are that, from a business software evaluation perspective, there is relatively little disclosure about its online HR system. There is no clear information on key SaaS capabilities such as third-party integrations, APIs, permission models, mobile access, or automated workflows. Free trials and payment methods are also not mentioned. Service hours follow UK business days, which companies operating across time zones should note.

Who It’s For and Access from China

HR2day is better suited to SMEs operating in the UK that need UK employment law compliance and an outsourced HR team. It is less suitable for companies whose primary needs are a global HCM system, complex payroll integrations, or management of local Chinese labor regulations. There is no evidence in the main content regarding access from mainland China, so its accessibility is assessed as unknown.