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HR Support tailored to your business

Local experts backed by a national network

We're not a national call centre, you will have a dedicated team of local experts supporting you - backed up by the knowledge of a national network.

High quality, tailored and personal advice

A five star service with reliable, tailored advice and guidance. We understand your business, allowing us to give you the best possible advice in a cost-effective way.

Personalised support when you need it most

We help you deal with any HR issues that arise, allowing you to maintain your focus on doing what you do best: running your business.

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"They put me at ease when I am at breaking point"

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Our services

Starting out

As you embark on your employer journey, you’ll no doubt want to know how to stay on the right side of your legal obligations. Tread carefully, employment tribunals can begin here.

Keeping On Track

You’ll want measures in place to ensure your employees are meeting expectations. Don’t leave this to chance. Effective management, training and development will see you through.

Choosing The Right Path

Taking care of employee well-being will help you avoid bumps in the road. Make sure you know their rights and yours.

Navigating Problems

Occasionally a roadblock will appear. But it’s possible to find a work around if you know which route to follow.

Changing Course

Whether you plan to grow or downsize, you’ll need to consider how your employees fit in to the roadmap. Be prepared with the correct procedures for critical milestones.

End Of The Road

At some point, employees will leave. Some happily move on, or you may need to dismiss. Seek guidance before you act, it’s easy to slip up.

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Ways to work with us

Whether you're recruiting for your business, dealing with staff always calling in sick, puzzled by employee paperwork or prepping for a difficult conversation, The HR Dept has the answers.

Pay as you go

Our Pay As You Go services allows you to only pay for what you need. If you have a one-off HR query that needs resolving, our local experts can help. Our ad hoc services include – but are not limited to – employment contracts, recruitment, redundancies, grievances and appraisals

Retained services

Our retained services, including our Advice Line and Advice Line+ packages, give you piece of mind. Whenever an HR issue arises, you will have access to the advice you need. These packages can also include regular documentation updates, keeping you compliant.

Tailored solutions

Your business is unique. You want specific HR services that will help you facilitate growth. Sound about right? Then our tailored HR solutions are right for you. Your local expert will tailor a plan that meets your business’ needs and takes the worries of HR away, leaving you to focus on what you do best.