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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The HR Dept and in particular Nick have really helped us navigate the complexities of employment law as a small business, ensuring that we are completely up to date with current legislation. I would t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had always dealt with HR issues within our small company, which meant spending vasts amount of time researching issues and documents online. Since joining the HR Dept we don't need to worry, we... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've worked with Lee and his team at HR Dept South East Wales and really couldn't have asked for a friendlier, more knowledgeable and helpful team! Their services have been amazing, especially when... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sally could not have been more helpful. We were in a difficult situation and she explained everything to us clearly and professionally, whilst also offering us unwavering support throughout the proces... See more

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  1. Human Resource Consulting

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Employment law is complex – coping on your own brings significant risk. You don’t want to break the law or face expensive HR tribunals but few businesses can afford a full time HR professional or HR department. The HR Dept is an outsourced HR provider with offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Each office provides small to medium sized business with practical and pragmatic HR advice to prevent their people problems.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended by a long-term customer

Nick, Fern, Claire and the team at the Dorset HR Dept office have always been a helpful, informative and knowledgable HR resource and one that we would recommend highly.
We've been using them for several years now for not only reactive HR questions, but also to work closely with the Managers on how to prevent potential issues in a growing business.

6 February 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an ex HRD I would recommend them!

such a wonderful experience - so helpful and flexible; always looking for solutions and really understand what it is like to run a small business. Cannot recommend enough and I am an ex HRD!

26 January 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sound HR support

We found Sandhya to be very helpful giving practical advice and reassurance. She was prompt, kept us up to date with progress and made recommendations that we can turn into an action plan for the organization.

20 January 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had the pleasure of working…

We have had the pleasure of working with Nick and his team for several years. The advice and guidance we receive is brilliant and I would highly recommend Nick and his team without a second thought.

The regular HR updates helps me plan and has helped me develop and evolve my thinking to deliver an enhanced HR experience for my own brilliant team.

26 January 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The HR Department are essential

The HR Department are an essential part of our business success. In hospitality these days where some staff know all of their ' rights' and none of their responsibilities, we have had to face some challenging HR issues ( from knife wielding chefs to long term sick to faked trade union letters) Nick Taylor and Fern has always been there with their experience to advise us and ensure our HR process and documentation is legal & compliant. It is very professional service that is invaluable. We would not hesitate to recommend HR Dept they are critical in helping any business owner ' watch their back' worth every penny invested to help keep us in business and avoid a costly, unnecessary claim.

6 January 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Briliant

Having HR dept on side is a huge comfort. I've learned more about HR from Sandhya in 6 months than in my whole career.

4 January 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Year Review - The HR Dept…

We have been working with The HR Dept and receiving guidance and support for a year. They have helped with the inital set-up of company HR documents, Tupe, staff training courses and everyday staffing issues.
The team are very approachable and quick to respond to all queries, making it easy to build a good rapport. On a personal note, I feel supported because they listen and help me resolve a wide range of challenges.

21 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oustanding support, worth the weight in gold!…

Nick and all at HR dept have been an inspiration. Coming from a small business that had grown beyond it's existing realms, Nick spent the time, was concise, clear and professional in showing the way through to growth. Setting the business language, legal framework and empowering me as a business owner to structure and have the tools to drive through to changes needed. Sign posting to the necessary accountant, expertly advising on contracts required to underpin structure and stability within the company. With the help of Nick and HR dept, Wave Connections has become a Community Interest Company and has transitioned into a stronger company. HR dept are 'worth their eight in gold' !! Thank-you. Carly Wave Connections CIC

21 November 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We trust Nick and his team implicitly…

We trust Nick and his team implicitly to provide us with expert advice in what has been and continues to be very challenging times. Queries are responded to promptly and carefully. We really cannot fault our experience having been led through the last 2 years of unpredictability whilst establishing our hospitality business.

18 November 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

We have worked with the HR Dept for a year now and their help has been invaluable.
They are approachable, clear, concise and nothing is too much trouble - no matter how small the question.
They respond quickly to questions and guide you through a process.
Thank you

14 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and extremely informative.

Being relatively new to HR, I am in contact regularly as my knowledge is limited and I cannot fault Rachel and the Bristol team. They are exactly the support I need and have exceeded my expectations. I have a response to all calls and emails within hours, if not minuets. As a whole, they are faultless in the services that they offer and would highly recommend them to all.

28 October 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unrivalled Service

Nick and the Dorset Team have provided me with many years of excellent and trusted service. The experience they offer provides comfort and support that is invaluable. With regular updates, catch up meetings and immediate responses to specific questions/issues when required, I can not recommend Nick and his team enough.

4 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Taylor and his team in Dorset have…

Nick Taylor and his team in Dorset have been a fantastic help to our business, always on the end of the phone with pragmatic advice and it's reassuring to know that our paperwork is always up to date in the ever changing world of employing staff. I can highly recommend his 'Flying Start' service

23 September 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from HR Dept Wilmslow

We work with Emma from HR Dept Wilmslow and have found the service to excellent. We're a growing business and needed to ensure we had HR support but didn't have the requirement for an in-house HR person. Emma and her team fill that support gap and then some. It seems that Emma is always available and ready to help be that for general HR queries, amendments to contacts\handbooks or for more serious matters.

I have absolute faith in Emma and the team and wouldn't be without them.

2 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've worked with Lee and his team at…

We've worked with Lee and his team at HR Dept South East Wales and really couldn't have asked for a friendlier, more knowledgeable and helpful team! Their services have been amazing, especially when dealing with furlough and tricky contracts. They are always available to talk to, always happy to help, and nothing is too big nor too small to help with.

Highly recommend their services, having done so already to some of our clients and suppliers.

9 August 2022
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