Who we are

Caroline became Managing Director of The HR Dept North Birmingham in 2023, after she joined the team in 2019 as a HR Manager. Before joining the HR Dept, Caroline specialised in Employee Relations in the Care Industry; prior to this, Caroline has also worked in HR within the Manufacturing and the Recruitment Industries. Caroline graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA in Business Management Joint Honours with HR. Caroline is also an Associate Member of the CIPD and is Level 7 CIPD certified.

Tracey Hudson is our Executive Director. Tracey is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) and holds a Masters degree in Strategic Human Resource Management. She has a wealth of HR experience having previously worked in larger corporates as well as SME businesses. She started The HR Dept in Warwickshire in 2005 and enjoys proactively supporting SME’s with their people issues. Tracey has built a strong commercial understanding of business challenges which is why the team always take a pragmatic approach to HR issues.

Stacy was promoted to HR Manager in 2022, after joining the North Birmingham team as a HR Advisor in 2019. Stacy started her HR career in 2001 and joined us with a wealth of HR Generalist experience in various business sectors, including Manufacturing, IT, Training and Welfare to Work. During her employment and with the support of the HR Dept North Birmingham, Stacy completed her CIPD Level 5 in 2022 and is now an Associate CIPD Member.

Claire Joined the North Birmingham team at the HR Dept in July 2023, as an Office Administrator. Claire comes with a wealth of experience in understanding administrative HR processes, the payroll function, driving results and teamwork. Claire has strong professional skills and supports the team in all administration areas.

Vickie joined the HR Dept family in September 2021. As Business Development Director covering five HR Dept offices North Birmingham, North and South Warwickshire, Rugby, and North Derbyshire, she is responsible for engaging with business owners to identify potential HR requirements and providing guidance on the best solution to meet their needs.

With over 25 years of working within the hospitality arena, 5 of which were as a small business owner herself, Vickie really understands the challenges faced by many start-ups and SME’s and the importance of having robust HR processes in place, protecting businesses against potential litigation.

In addition, with 5 years’ experience working for a national training provider, Vickie recognises the benefits of having a upskilled and motivated workforce and the impact this can have on building high performing teams.

Vickie is delighted to be supported by a team of highly skilled HR Specialists who offer a personal, professional service that prevents people problems and improves bottom line profits.

Sarah joined the HR Dept in 2013 as an experienced, CIPD qualified HR professional who has worked in a variety of businesses and sectors during her career. Sarah understands the challenges facing small to medium sized businesses and has a practical and commercial approach to HR along with experience of dealing with complex cases.

Sarah is Managing Director of The HR Dept South Warwickshire, North Warwickshire, Rugby and North Derbyshire and is responsible for leading the business, ensuring exceptional service to our clients as well as providing our retained clients with advice on complex cases.