Who we are

Director of The HR Dept Bradford, Kelly Allen is passionate about helping local SMEs and can provide a comprehensive and responsive HR service.

Having worked in HR and Employment Law consultancy for most of her career, as well as time heading up the HR function of a Yorkshire-based construction company, Kelly is able to provide a dedicated, in-depth HR service. The nature of her consultancy work has allowed her to gain invaluable experience across many different industries, predominantly in the Yorkshire region.

So, you can rest assured that the needs of your business will be fully met. We appreciate that people-management can be challenging and, being based in Bradford, we are able to support with this locally, and with a commercial focus.

Kelly has 15 years of generalist HR and Employment Law consultancy experience, advising SMEs on managing people issues. She has a legal education background, including a Masters in Legal Practice (specialising in Employment Law).

Kelly can support you with all HR issues, including:

• HR and employment law advice
• Culture and Values
• Employment contracts and handbook
• Recruitment and selection
• Absence management
• Restructure and redundancy support
• Learning, Training and Development
• HR Strategy
• Employee engagement
• Performance management
• Disciplinary and grievance issues
• TUPE transfers
• Employee benefits
• Settlement agreements

Kelly thrives on providing trusted advice, to support leaders in maximising employee performance and achieving business goals. Kelly is passionate about the employer-employee relationship, supporting businesses to attract, develop and retain the best people, with a focus on values and engagement. She builds close relationships with her clients and provides strategic HR support as required.

The HR Dept Bradford guarantee:

• Services that are adaptable and cost-effective, helping you to get the most from your employees, without spending money where you don’t have to; leaving you with more time to focus on your core business;
• Advice and support which is provided locally and personally, so you’re never talking to a stranger in a call centre;
• Unique, bespoke solutions led by your company culture and business goals, which are arrived at by taking the time to understand you, your business, and your people.

So, whether you require:

• a free HR health check, including a review of your contracts of employment and handbook if required;
• a telephone advice and documentation service (which also covers you with comprehensive tribunal insurance) to deal with HR issues as they arise;
• ongoing and comprehensive HR support, including onsite working where required – we aim to work closely with you and become part of your business;
• or a one-off project, such as recruitment, disciplinary and grievance, absence management, redundancy handling or training and development;

please contact The HR Dept Bradford on 01274213050 or at Kelly.allen@hrdept.co.uk, and we’ll arrange a free, no obligation discussion on the support that the HR Dept can offer your business, to save you time and money, give you peace of mind, and support your business goals.