Human Resources
Bespoke contracts and policy guidance, and commercial solutions for people problems
Software
Advo Software offers self-service payslips and documentation for your employees, and a link to our retail discount partner.
Employee services
from ADVO
With unique user-friendly technology, our experts offer outsourced HR and payroll services with improved employee engagement to make your life easier
Advo are friendly bunch of highly-motivated, highly-qualified people, who work hard to understand your needs and offer the best solutions
All clients have access to Advo’s bespoke HMRC and BACS approved software providing unrivalled levels of flexibility with managing their payroll. Advo also use other market software where suitable.
Advo’s HR service provides clients all the protections and advantages of having an in-house human resources team.
Who are we
A friendly bunch of highly-motivated, highly-qualified people, who work hard to understand your needs and offer the best solutions!
What we do
We offer advised payroll solutions together with focussed HR advice.
Our history
Our name, from ‘advocate: a trusted advisor’ was established over 25 years ago; our strength lies in adaptability, growth and re-birth!
Staff Handbook for Small Businesses in Maidstone (ME14)
A well-written staff handbook helps Maidstone employers set expectations, apply policies consistently and reduce misunderstandings.
Advo creates and updates staff handbooks for small businesses, aligning policies to ACAS guidance and helping you implement them in a way managers can follow.
Whether you are formalising HR for the first time or updating outdated policies, we will produce a clear, practical handbook that fits your business.
Advo's Payroll & HR Services in Maidstone
Below is an overview of Advo’s Kent-specific HR and payroll pages, each optimised for your industry and location:
Payroll Services Maidstone
Employment Contracts Maidstone
SME Payroll Service Maidstone
Payroll Outsourcing for Accountants Maidstone
HR & Payroll Solutions Maidstone
When HR and payroll are managed separately, small gaps can create …
HR Services Maidstone
Human Resources Outsourcing Maidstone
Staff Handbook for Small Businesses Maidstone
Grievance Procedure Maidstone
Employment Dispute Resolution Maidstone
Hospitality Payroll Maidstone
Tronc Payroll Service Maidstone
Restaurant Payroll & Tronc Maidstone
Care Home Payroll Outsourcing Maidstone
HR & Payroll for the Care Sector Maidstone
Payroll & HR for Care Agencies Maidstone
Employee Benefits Solutions Maidstone
Absence Management Services Maidstone
Employment Law Advice Maidstone
Online Payslips & Self-Service Platform Maidstone
What this service includes
- Handbook structure and content tailored to your business size and sector.
- Core policies (for example: absence, holiday, disciplinary, grievance, conduct, equality and data protection).
- Optional policies based on your needs (for example: social media, remote working, vehicle use)
- Alignment with your employment contracts so documents are consistent.
- Manager-friendly guidance and wording designed for real-world use.
- Support with rollout communications so employees know what has changed.
How it works
- We confirm what policies you need based on your workforce, risks and sector.
- We review any existing documentation and identify gaps or inconsistencies.
- We draft a handbook in plain UK English with clear rules and processes.
- We review with you, tailor wording and finalise.
- We advise on issuing the handbook and keeping it up to date.
Why choose Advo
- Handbooks built for practicality: clear, concise and easy to apply.
- Guidance rooted in best practice - reducing disputes caused by unclear rules.
- Support beyond the document: we help you introduce policies properly.
- Option to add retained HR support for ongoing updates and manager guidance.
Who this is for
- Small businesses in Maidstone formalising HR and policies.
- Employers wanting consistent approaches to absence, holiday and conduct.
- Growing teams where inconsistent manager decisions create risk.
- Businesses updating policies due to changes in operations or working patterns.
Maidstone areas and postcodes covered
- Primary Maidstone postcodes: ME14, ME15, ME16.
- Surrounding postcodes: ME17, ME18, ME20, ME19, ME6, TN12, TN27.
- Kent head office: Cobdown House, London Road, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6DQ.
Explore our Aylesford service pages
- Payroll Services Aylesford
- Employment Contracts Aylesford
- SME Payroll Service Aylesford
- Payroll Outsourcing for Accountants Aylesford
- HR and Payroll Solutions Aylesford
- HR Services Aylesford
- Human Resources Outsourcing Aylesford
- Staff Handbook for Small Businesses Aylesford
- Grievance Procedure Aylesford
- Employment Dispute Resolution Aylesford
- Hospitality Payroll Aylesford
- Tronc Payroll Service Aylesford
- Restaurant Payroll and Tronc Aylesford
- Care Home Payroll Outsourcing Aylesford
- HR & Payroll Services for the Care Sector Aylesford
- Payroll and HR for Care Agencies Aylesford
- Employee Benefits Solutions Aylesford
- Absence Management Services Aylesford
- Employment Law Advice Aylesford
- Online Payslips & Self-Service Platform Aylesford
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How can Advo help you?
We will make your life easier by handling all aspects of payroll and by guiding you to follow HR best practise.
Simply choose one or other, or both our services: payroll management and human resources consultancy
Our Ambition
To offer a best-in-class People & Pay resource for Accountants and SMEs.
Our Services
Your Payroll Advisor
Your Payroll Advisor will ensure your employees are paid correctly and on time.
Human resources
Your HR Consultant will ensure your business follows best practise, and guide you to clear commercial solutions in case of any dispute.
Software
Advo Software is designed and run in-house to offer bespoke payroll processing and intuitive Absence Management.
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What our clients say
Tiga Creative Marketing
Working with Advo has been a game-changer for our business. The expertise and professionalism they bring to the table are outstanding.”
Advo HR makes the whole experience still feel in-house. They are always there to support and uniquely have a commercial mindset.
Advo’s accuracy, timeliness and pro-active approach continues to guide us through the complexities faced by UK businesses”
Thanks again for all your help and support. It’s been an absolute pleasure partnering with you, you’re a gem!
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They have been superb: always responsive, and always there to help and advise when most needed. I cannot recommend Advo HR highly enough.