Edinburgh, Mid & East Lothian
- Phone 1312977545
- Email Ciara.McGovern@hrdept.co.uk
- Address 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AN
Running a business isn’t always easy, and finding a trusted local provider of business focused and common-sense HR advice and Health & Safety support can be a challenge. Look no further.
Local businesses, run by people like you, outsource their HR/H&S because it is easier and more cost effective than doing it yourself. Local businesses say that their business is now stronger and safer and they love the peace of mind they now have.
Do you have these business challenges?
You rely on a call centre, AI or Google for expert advice
You don’t know if you are legally compliant for H&S and HR?
You are under threat of an Employment Tribunal / H&S claim or are concerned by the removal of Employment Tribunal fees
You have tight budgets and inadequate insurance and don’t have time to ‘do’ HR or H&S
You spend too much of your time dealing with HR or H&S problems
You would like to train / develop your staff more
How can the HR Dept Edinburgh, Mid & East Lothian help you?
Solutions will be found that work for you
You will be told what you can do not what you can’t!
You will have a named local expert to support you with unlimited advice and support
Affordable monthly retained fees on 12-month contracts
Your retained service is backed by market leading insurance
You can up-skill yourself or your managers through locally delivered training programmes
Services include:
HR consultancy
Absence management
Employment law
Appraisals process
Contracts of employment
Redundancy management
Disciplinary and grievance
TUPE transfers
Performance management
Employee satisfaction surveys
Training and development
Employee counselling
Health and Safety
Staff discounts
Why not get in touch today and start getting the support you need?
The HR Dept Edinburgh, Mid & East Lothians covers the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian.
We are a proud Premier Partner of the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber, find out more here.
Ciara McGovern
Managing DirectorCiara has over 20 years HR experience in both the private and public sectors and has managed the full range of HR services, delivering success projects and advice to diverse teams and businesses. Ciara works with a wide range of SME and third sector clients across many sectors.
Michaela McLean
HR Business Partner
Rebecca Yoxall
HR Advisor
Rebecca has 5 years of HR experience from the public, private, and third sectors. She prides myself on building trusting relationships and helping clients with all their HR needs.
In her spare time, she is a huge true crime fan who loves to read, listen to music and learn new DIY skills
Katie Gillespie
HR Graduate
Katie has 3 years’ experience working in a small organisation as a HR Assistant, supporting the Operations Manager, and leading on general HR activities.
In her spare time, Katie likes to listen to music, go to concerts, and socialise with friends.
Rory Pilbeam
Finance OfficerWith over half a decade of experience at The HR & HS Dept, and over a quarter of a century as the CEO’s son, Rory has a solid grasp of what The HR Dept is all about. Rory manages the financial side of things, day-to-day. Like father, like son, Rory’s passions include football, travel, and music.
Tim Dasiukevich
HR Administration Assistant
Tim 5+ years of experience working in human resources and supports the team in any way he can.
Tim is a musician in his spare time.
Ian Pilbeam
CEO
As a business owner himself, Ian understands the challenges that come with running and growing a business.
With 30+ years in HR, Ian has a wealth of experience in helping businesses to ensure success through their people, be legally compliant and handle tricky people issues.
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