HR Consultancy

Facing an HR issue and not sure what to do next?

From challenging employee relations matters to day-to-day people issues, we give you clear advice, a structured process, and the confidence to move forward without unnecessary risk.

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When HR issues become complex, getting it wrong can be costly

Most businesses manage day-to-day HR well. But occasionally a situation arrives that needs deeper expertise and a clear head.

This might include:

  • Managing a redundancy or restructure
  • Handling a complex grievance or disciplinary
  • Navigating a TUPE transfer
  • Conducting an independent workplace investigation
  • Managing a long-term absence with legal complexity
  • Developing HR strategy during a period of growth or change

Without the right guidance, these situations can quickly become time-consuming, stressful, and legally risky. That is where our HR consultancy team can help.

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Experienced HR professionals supporting your business

At enlightenHR, we work alongside business owners and leadership teams to provide clear, practical HR guidance when it matters most.

Our HR Business Partners have senior-level operational HR experience, across a range of industries and sectors. They understand complex employment situations without losing sight of the commercial realities of running a small business.

We do not give you legal theory and leave you to figure out what it means. We give you a clear picture of your options, the risk attached to each, and a recommended course of action. Then we manage the process alongside you.

How our HR consultancy works

1. A free initial conversation

We start by listening. Tell us about your business, the situation you are dealing with, and what you need from us. We will be honest about whether consultancy is the right approach and what it is likely to involve.

2. Practical HR support

Your designated HR Business Partner guides you through the options available and helps you manage the situation correctly and with confidence. Where you prefer, we can carry out all the HR work on your behalf, from investigation through to outcome.

3. Ongoing support

We stay with you throughout the process, providing documentation, advice, and guidance until the situation is resolved. You are not left to manage the follow-through alone.

What does HR consultancy typically look like?

Redundancy &

Restructuring

Managing a fair redundancy process from consultation and selection through to the final outcome. Support with restructuring roles, varying terms, and planning organisational change.

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Disciplinary & Grievance

Management

Guidance through investigations, hearings, outcomes, and appeals. Independent investigation where that is needed. Fair, documented, and defensible at every stage.

TUPE

Transfers

Expert support managing employee transfers during acquisitions, sales, service changes, and restructures. Information and consultation obligations handled correctly from the outset.

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HR Strategy &

Organisational Change

Helping business owners design people strategies that support growth, manage change, and build a team that works. Practical and commercially grounded.

Who we typically support

  • Small businesses without an in-house HR team
  • Businesses going through rapid growth or significant change
  • Business owners dealing with complex employee situations
  • Organisations needing independent investigation or expert input on a specific project

What you gain

  • A clear view of your options and the risk attached to each
  • A fair, well-documented process that protects the business
  • Resolution that keeps working relationships intact where possible
  • The confidence to focus on running your business, not managing the fallout

Looking for support right now?

Three ways to work with enlightenHR. All include a free initial 30-minute call.

Small Business Starter Pack

For businesses with up to 5 employees

A one-off HR set-up that gives you the essentials you need. Bespoke, compliant, and simple.

  • Bespoke contract of employment
  • Core employment policy suite
  • BreatheHR set-up and training
  • Online right to work checks
  • Probation forms and support
  • 6 and 12-month check-in calls

From £999 + VAT  |  One-off fee 

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Advice & Support

For businesses who want the security of ongoing HR support

Unlimited HR advice and support for a fixed monthly fee. The most popular way businesses work with us.

  • Unlimited advice by phone and email
  • Designated HR Business Partner
  • Quarterly 1:1 review calls
  • Employment law updates and webinars
  • Full document bank and policy suite
  • BreatheHR and SharePoint included

From £199/month + VAT 

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Consultancy

For when you need expert help with a specific situation

Project-based HR support charged by the hour. No retainer required. Managed by a Senior HR Business Partner from start to resolution.

  • Disciplinaries and grievances
  • Independent investigations
  • Redundancy and TUPE
  • Settlement agreements
  • Long-term absence management
  • Employment tribunal support

£130/hour (retained clients)  |  £199/hour (non-retained clients)

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We continue to have a fantastic experience working with EnlightenHR. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always supportive, providing practical HR advice tailored to our business needs.

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The team at Enlighten are supportive, fast and offer real world practical advise. They are always on the end of the phone and ensure that our HR services and documents are top noch. They have saved us hours of work preparing documents and are always there to bounce things of. Thank you for your support for us as new business owners.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We love Enlighten HR. As a small business they provide us with clear HR advice and documentation both of which are always bang up to date. There is a cost, but it is a tiny fraction of having a suitably qualified and trained person in-house. Added to which, because there is a team at Enlighten, they are never on holiday, never down with Covid and never suffer from any of the issues that their newsletters and updates warn me not to talk about.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Enlighten HR has been a great support over many years  . We have valued their prompt response and professionalism to all of our HR questions
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Cannot recommend Alison and her team enough! Their support with daily HR operations are invaluable and it is a great relief knowing our HR needs are handled with professionalism and care. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We have worked with Enlighten HR for many years. As a small company, we find their support and advice invaluable when hiring staff and dealing with staff queries or contract changes.  Their advice is clear and easy to understand and they are quick to respond when we need them.  Debbie has been especially helpful with some recent staff changes. I would highly recommend Enlighten HR.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Alison and the team have been an amazing support over the last six years. As a small business owner this is a cost effective solution, which has worked perfectly for us. In moments of doubt, fear and stress the team were there, no long wait times for support and they know us, it's not a faceless service which many large corporate firms are. Alison your support has meant a lot to me, and I will always be grateful x
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We've had a great experience working with Enlighten HR. The team is friendly, professional, and always quick to respond. They’ve helped us with everything from hiring to employee paperwork and made our HR tasks so much easier.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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