Aberdeenshire

At The HR Dept Aberdeenshire, we believe every business no matter its size deserves access to expert, reliable HR support without the cost of an in-house team. Led by Lisa Ironside, a CIPD Fellow with over 25 years of HR experience, our consultancy combines deep professional expertise with a personal, local approach. Based in Westhill, we proudly support businesses across Aberdeen, Ellon, Inverurie, Portlethen, Stonehaven, Westhill, Peterhead and beyond. 

For Lisa, running The HR Dept Aberdeenshire is more than just a career, it's a passion. She loves being able to partner with business owners, easing the burden of complex HR issues so they can focus on what they do best: growing their business. Having worked with organisations of all shapes and sizes, Lisa finds real fulfilment in building long-lasting relationships, getting to know each client's unique culture, and tailoring support that makes a tangible difference to both employers and employees. What I love most is helping people. HR isn't just about policies and processes, it's about understanding people, supporting leaders, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Being able to bring that to local businesses across Aberdeenshire is what makes this work so rewarding. 

Our Services 

We support every stage of the employee journey: 

Starting out

Recruitment, Contracts, Payroll and pensions

Keeping on track

Performance management, Training, Development, Wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives, Culture & Engagement , DEI strategies, inclusive policies, and guidance to build positive, motivated teams 

Navigating challenges

Disciplinary issues, grievance handling, absence management, tribunal insurance 

Adapting to change 

Restructuring, TUPE, Employee benefits and Reorganisations

Supporting exits

Redundancies, dismissals and exit checklists 

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, we listen, understand your goals, and design our HR support to fit your business. 

Whether you need occasional advice, ongoing retained services, or bespoke HR projects, we provide the reassurance and guidance you need to move forward with confidence. With The HR Dept Aberdeenshire, you get the best of both worlds: the support of a trusted local advisor, backed by the resources of a nationwide HR network.