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Who we are<\/h1>\n

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The HR Dept\u00a0North Derbyshire offers a wide range of outsourced HR services, tailor-made to suit your business. The HR Dept prides itself on offering a local, pragmatic service at an affordable rate \u2013 more financially viable than hiring an in-house HR department or HR Manager.<\/p>\n

The HR Dept\u00a0North Derbyshire specialises in:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Employment law
\n\u2022 People management
\n\u2022 Recruitment
\n\u2022 Contracts of employment
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\n\u2022 Performance management
\n\u2022 Appraisals
\n\u2022 Absence management
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\n\u2022 TUPE transfers
\n\u2022 Employee surveys
\n\u2022 Training and development
\n\u2022 Payroll
\n\u2022 Health and safety<\/p>\n

With a wealth of experience in providing HR services to both large, blue-chip companies and smaller owner-manager businesses, Tracey has a clear understanding of the priorities and values of owner-managers across a number of industries.<\/p>\n

Tracey says: \u201cI am passionate about making a difference to SMEs in the North Derbyshire area by providing comprehensive advice to my clients. Small businesses need flexible, realistic guidance but don\u2019t have the requirement for a full-time, permanent HR practitioner. This is where The HR Dept adds value to a small business, by providing the expertise of highly qualified HR professionals at a fraction of the cost of employing a full-time HR Manager.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The HR Dept North Derbyshire has been recognised within the HR Dept network and has won a \u201cCollaboration Award\u201d as well as the \u201cGrowth Award\u201d. They have also achieved Platinum status as a partner of Breathe HR: a simple HR Software that over 60 of their clients are now using.<\/p>\n

Tracey Hudson won the West Midlands Regional Forward Ladies 2016 award in the category \u201cSME Emerging\u201d. She was recognised for her dedication to her business and its success. She is also recognised as the \u201cLicensee\u2019s Licensee\u201d and \u201cMentor of the Year\u201d at the HR Dept\u2019s National Conference 2024. Tracey has won other HR Dept Network awards including \u201cEmbracing Change and Innovation 2022\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Past and current employees of the HR Dept North Derbyshire have won awards from various local bodies over the years including \u201cEmployee of the Year\u201d, multiple \u201cApprentice of the Year\u201d, and a \u201cRising Star of the Year\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tracey Hudson<\/h2>\n

Executive Director<\/h6>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Sarah Asprey<\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/h6>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Caroline Gibbons<\/h2>\n

Managing Director<\/h6>\n

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.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Jane Godefroy<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n

Jane joined the team in December 2018 and has focused on supporting clients with day to day advice, complex HR issues and has also the creation and delivery of People Plans. Jane is CIPD qualified and has worked in HR for over 20 years. Jane\u2019s experience has been gained from both large and small businesses, she has an extensive knowledge of all things HR and is passionate about the SME Sector.<\/p>\n

Jane understands the challenges small businesses encounter, having worked independently as an HR consultant prior to joining The HR Dept. Jane provides pragmatic advice to clients across the full HR spectrum. She also provides on-site support to clients for specific projects and complex cases. Jane develops and delivers bespoke HR related Management training for our clients and also runs our workshop programme that we deliver at our Warwick site. Jane also became a qualified Workplace Mediator in January 2024.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Stefanie Avery<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n
Stefanie is an experienced, CIPD qualified HR Professional who joined the team in November 2018. Stefanie has worked in HR for over 10 years and has experience in various sectors. Having worked for both large corporate companies and small businesses, she has extensive knowledge in strategic and generalist HR.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Stefanie understands the challenges small businesses encounter first hand. She is also passionate about growing the business, leading our team of advisors and supporting our clients as a HR Director. Stefanie utilises her people skills and knowledge by providing an excellent service to our clients.\u202f Stefanie is available for on-site support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Vickie Shears<\/h2>\n

Business Development Director<\/h6>\n

Vickie joined the HR Dept family in September 2021. As Business Development Director covering five HR Dept offices North and South Warwickshire, Rugby, North Birmingham, 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With over 25 years of working within the hospitality area, 5 of which were as a small business owner herself, Vickie really understands the challenges faced by many start-ups and SME\u2019s and the importance of having robust HR processes in place, protecting businesses against potential litigation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, with 5 years\u2019 experience working for a national training provider, Vickie recognises the benefits of having an upskilled and motivated workforce and the impact this can have on building high performing teams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Milena Maric<\/h2>\n

Business Manager<\/h6>\n

Milena joined the team in <\/span>May <\/span>2019 as Business Co-ordinator<\/span> and <\/span>is responsible fo<\/span>r<\/span> all clients\u2019 Advice Line and tribunal insurance renewals <\/span>and also<\/span> bookkeeping<\/span> for the<\/span> HR Dept North Derbyshire, South and North Warwickshire<\/span>,<\/span> Rugb<\/span>y<\/span> and North Birmingham<\/span>. <\/span>Milena has many years\u2019 <\/span>experience<\/span> of working in support and co-ordination roles, amongst them working as a wedding and events co-ordinator and a PA in a busy accountancy practice.<\/span> She also ran her own <\/span>hospitality business for three years.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Sophie Sainsbury<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n
Sophie joined the team in November 2017. Sophie has 10 year HR experience in various sectors. Sophie provides advice and support to our retained clients on a variety of HR issues including discipline and grievance cases, redundancies, sickness absence, contracts of employment, holiday calculations, employee handbooks and recruitment.<\/div>\n
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Stacy Kimberley<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n

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. Stacy has a good commercial understanding of SMEs and is also mediation and mental health first aid trained.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Deji Sorinola<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n

Deji joined the HR Dept in April 2024. Deji has been working in HR for a total of 3 years which includes HR admin, Consultancy, and involvement within the Construction sector. Deji has previous experience within Social Care too and is currently undertaking his CIPD level 5 qualification which is due to finish in 2024.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Emily Noble<\/h2>\n

HR Consultant<\/h6>\n

Emily joined the team in March 2024<\/span> as a HR Assistant<\/span>. <\/span>Equipp<\/span>ed with a BA in Business and Management from the University of York, Emily brings<\/span> a <\/span>passion for HR. With prior experience in the food production industry, <\/span>Emily has <\/span>delved into various HR-related realms, gaining invaluable insights along the way<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Emily is dedicated to further honing her skills, actively pursuing her CIPD Level 5 certification. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Claire Larsen<\/h2>\n

HR Administrator<\/h6>\n

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 <\/span>and teamwork. Claire has strong professional skills and supports the team in all administration areas.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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