If managing people is taking up too much of your time or you’re unsure how to stay compliant with UK employment law, we can help. As experienced HR consultants in Bristol, we provide clear, straightforward support tailored to your business, whether you’re a growing startup or an established organisation.
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If you need an HR consultant in Bristol, get in touch with the HR Bristol team today. You don’t need to handle your complex HR needs alone, as with our support, you will have time to concentrate on the other important aspects of your business. Your contact at our Bristol location is Zoe Lidster, a fully CIPD-qualified, experienced human resources professional with a strong operational background.
You might already have an internal HR person. Or perhaps you’re handling everything yourself. Either way, our HR support in Bristol is flexible. You can use us to fill gaps, manage HR projects or take the stress off your shoulders altogether. We work with SMEs and larger organisations across Bristol and the South West, offering cost-effective support that’s tailored to how you work and what you need.
Whether it’s updating your contracts, resolving employee issues or planning for growth, we’re here to help with:
Prefer to only pay when you need help? Our flexible, pay-as-you-go model means you get professional HR advice exactly when you need it, with no long-term contracts. Perfect for one-off issues like grievances, disciplinaries or employment disputes.
Read MoreHR projects often need more than a quick fix. Whether you’re reviewing your structure, managing change or improving engagement, our team will deliver a solution that fits. We’ll work closely with you to understand your goals and timelines then build something that works.
Read MoreIf your business needs ongoing help, we offer retained HR services in Bristol from as little as £50 a month. This gives you unlimited access to expert advice whether it’s via phone, email or face-to-face. We work like an extension of your team, without the cost of an in-house department.
Read MoreWe create tailored employment contracts that protect both your business and your staff. All contracts are fully compliant with UK law and reflect the specific needs of your organisation.
Read MoreOur team will write or update your staff handbook to reflect current legislation, best practice and your internal culture. It’s clear, practical guidance for your employees and your management team.
Read MoreOur health and safety portal includes risk assessments, training, templates and expert guidance, making it easier to stay compliant and protect your team.
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Duncan is a CIPD-qualified HR leader with 24+ years’ experience across retail, automotive, manufacturing and financial services. His expertise includes HR leadership, restructuring, acquisitions, employee relations and regulatory change. He has held senior roles with Sytner Group, Porsche GB and Dollar Financial Group and founded Harwood HR Solutions.
Zoe is a CIPD-qualified HR professional with extensive experience in HR, operations and training. She helped grow a business from 4 to 250+ employees and has expertise in acquisitions, TUPE, restructuring, recruitment, employee relations and FCA regulatory change, with a strong record of delivering HR projects without litigation.
Charlotte is a qualified HR professional with experience across people planning, organisational change, performance, talent and employee relations. She progressed to HR Business Partner at The Money Shop, supporting senior leadership through structural and financial change. Her expertise includes TUPE, redundancies, sickness absence and HR support across multiple sectors, including social care.
Harwood HR provides comprehensive HR consultancy for businesses in Bristol and across the South West, including employment contracts, staff handbooks, company policies, disciplinary and grievance management, redundancy support, TUPE, workplace mediation, health and safety compliance, and strategic HR planning. Available on a retained, pay-as-you-go or project basis.
Yes. Our outsourced HR service for Bristol businesses acts as your external HR department, providing expert advice, compliance management, and day-to-day HR support without the overhead of an in-house team. We work with SMEs and growing organisations across Bristol and the South West.
Yes. We draft legally compliant, bespoke employment contracts and staff handbooks for Bristol businesses, ensuring your documentation reflects current employment law, clearly sets expectations for employees, and protects your organisation from disputes.
Yes. We guide Bristol employers through disciplinary processes, grievance handling, redundancy consultations, and fair dismissal procedures, ensuring legally compliant, sensitively managed outcomes that reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims.
Yes. We support Bristol employers facing employment tribunal claims by providing documentation support, strategic advice, and early conciliation assistance to protect your business, minimise legal risk, and achieve the best possible outcome.
Yes. We provide specialist TUPE management and business restructuring support for Bristol businesses, handling consultation, documentation, and legal compliance to ensure smooth transitions while protecting your organisation from employment-related risk.
Harwood HR brings CIPD-qualified expertise, commercial focus, and 24+ years of HR leadership experience to businesses across Bristol and the South West. We prioritise compliance, cost control, and proactive guidance, acting as a genuine extension of your team rather than a reactive service. Speak to Zoe Lidster, our Bristol HR specialist, for a free consultation today.
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