If you are looking for a reliable HR consultancy in Cheltenham, Harwood HR Solutions delivers flexible, expert-led solutions designed for SMEs. We provide practical, compliant support tailored to your specific business needs, whether you need ongoing outsourced HR or ad-hoc advice when issues arise.
From employment contracts, staff handbooks, and company policies to handling disciplinary processes, redundancy, and workplace mediation, everything is managed professionally. We also support recruitment, TUPE management, restructures, and staff retention strategies.
Our proactive advice helps Cheltenham and Gloucestershire businesses reduce risk, control costs, and avoid costly disputes or tribunals. Senior-level HR expertise, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Harwood HR Solutions is a commercially minded HR consultancy chosen by SMEs across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire for its practical, no-nonsense approach. We go beyond generic advice, offering tailored solutions that align with your business goals and workforce challenges.
With responsive service, clear guidance, and proactive compliance support, we act as your dedicated HR partner. Whether you need ongoing outsourced HR or project-based expertise, you gain dependable support at every stage, protecting your business, streamlining employee management, and giving you complete peace of mind.
Our focus is on protecting your business, streamlining employee management, and giving you complete peace of mind so you can run and grow your business with confidence.
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.
We provide comprehensive HR support for businesses in Cheltenham, including employment contracts, company policies, staff handbooks, and day-to-day advice. We also support disciplinary processes, redundancy, workplace mediation, and HR systems. Our flexible services, retained or ad hoc, ensure your business stays compliant, efficient, and protected.
An experienced HR advisor helps you navigate complex employment laws, reduce risk, and manage employee issues effectively. We provide clear, practical guidance on compliance, performance management, and workplace challenges, so you can avoid costly mistakes and focus on running your business with confidence.
Yes. We provide fully outsourced HR services tailored to SMEs in Cheltenham and across Gloucestershire. You gain access to a dedicated HR consultant without the cost of an in-house team, from handling employee relations through to ensuring full employment law compliance.
Retained HR offers ongoing, proactive support for a fixed monthly fee, ideal for businesses needing consistent guidance. Pay-as-you-go HR provides flexible, ad hoc support when issues arise, with no long-term commitment. We help you choose the right model for your needs and budget.
Absolutely. We specialise in supporting SMEs with legally compliant employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks. We ensure your documentation protects your business and meets current employment law requirements, giving you clarity, compliance, and confidence from the outset.
Yes. We guide businesses through all aspects of HR processes, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and performance management. We ensure every process is handled fairly, legally, and efficiently, reducing risk, avoiding disputes, and maintaining a positive, well-managed workplace.
We offer tailored recruitment support, including job descriptions, candidate screening, and onboarding guidance. We help Cheltenham businesses attract and retain the right talent, ensuring the recruitment process is efficient, compliant, and aligned with your long-term goals.
Yes. We support staff wellbeing and retention through structured HR strategies and proven frameworks. We help implement initiatives that improve engagement, reduce turnover, and boost productivity, creating a positive workplace culture that benefits both employees and business performance.
We provide guidance on health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and workplace policies. We help identify potential risks and implement practical solutions, ensuring your business meets all legal obligations while protecting your employees and operations.
Choosing Harwood HR means partnering with experts who understand the challenges facing SMEs in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. We offer tailored, practical solutions, fast response times, and proactive advice, focused on reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and giving you complete peace of mind. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.
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