Harwood HR Solutions is proud to support businesses across Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands as a hands-on, commercially minded HR consultancy. We are not a call centre or a generic advice line. We are a team of CIPD-qualified HR professionals who take the time to understand your business, your people, and your risks, delivering high-quality service delivery at every stage.
From fast-growing SMEs needing outsourced HR to established local employers managing complex HR processes, we provide bespoke HR outsourcing built around what your business actually needs. With Duncan Turner, our CEO and CIPD-qualified HR consultant with over 24 years of experience, leading our team, Wolverhampton businesses get senior-level in-house HR expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
Running a business in Wolverhampton means juggling operational demands alongside increasingly complex employment law obligations. Without the right HR support in place, even straightforward day-to-day people management decisions can expose your business to significant legal and financial risk.
At Harwood HR Solutions, we work as your dedicated HR agency in Wolverhampton, giving local SMEs access to expert, proactive outsourced HR services that were once only available to larger organisations. Our HR solutions are fully tailored to your business, whether you need ongoing HR support or strategic project support across your entire HR function.
We help Wolverhampton and West Midlands businesses with:
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.
As a full-service HR consultancy in Wolverhampton, we offer a comprehensive range of HR solutions covering employment contracts, staff handbooks, HR documentation, disciplinary processes, workplace mediation, redundancy support, TUPE management, recruitment services, and health and safety. Whether you need day-to-day HR support or strategic project assistance, our HR professionals deliver high-quality advice and support tailored to your business needs.
Yes. Our outsourced HR services are designed specifically for Wolverhampton businesses that need expert HR support without the cost of an in-house HR function. As a trusted HR agency in Wolverhampton, we manage your HR processes end-to-end, giving you senior-level HR consultant expertise on a flexible basis that suits your budget and business size.
Absolutely. We specialise in supporting SMEs across Wolverhampton with bespoke HR solutions built around their specific needs. From employment law guidance to HR documentation and recruitment services, our HR professionals provide the same high-quality service as larger organisations. HR support for small businesses should be practical, affordable, and effective, and that is exactly what we deliver.
Yes. Our HR recruitment services in Wolverhampton cover the full recruitment process, from job profiling and candidate sourcing through to onboarding. We help businesses attract and retain the right people while ensuring every stage of the process is legally compliant. Whether you are hiring your first employee or scaling quickly, our HR consultancy in Wolverhampton is here to help.
Pay-as-you-go HR gives Wolverhampton businesses flexible access to expert advice and support without a long-term commitment, ideal for one-off issues or occasional HR management needs. Retained HR provides ongoing, proactive outsourced HR support on a monthly basis, ensuring your HR function runs smoothly day-to-day. Both options deliver high-quality HR solutions tailored to your business requirements.
Yes. Our HR consultant team in Wolverhampton provides expert guidance through every stage of the disciplinary and grievance process, ensuring procedures are followed correctly and outcomes are legally defensible. Poor handling of these situations is one of the most common causes of employment tribunal claims. Our advice and support minimise your risk and help you reach fair, compliant resolutions quickly.
Yes. If your Wolverhampton business is facing an employment tribunal claim, our HR professionals are here to help you respond effectively. We support employers through the entire process, from early conciliation to preparing your case, ensuring you have expert advice and support at every stage. Acting quickly is essential, so contact our HR consultancy in Wolverhampton as soon as a claim arises.
Yes. We provide bespoke employment contracts, company policies, and staff handbooks for businesses across Wolverhampton. Accurate HR documentation is essential for protecting your business and ensuring employees understand their responsibilities. Our HR consultant team ensures every document is compliant with current employment law and tailored specifically to your organisation, giving you confidence that your business is fully protected.
Yes. Our HR consultancy in Wolverhampton provides specialist support for restructures, redundancy processes, and TUPE transfers. These are high-risk HR processes that require careful management and full compliance with employment law. Our HR professionals guide you through every step, minimising disruption, protecting your business from legal exposure, and ensuring that all affected employees are treated fairly and transparently throughout.
Harwood HR Solutions is a trusted HR agency in Wolverhampton with over 24 years of experience supporting businesses across diverse industries. We deliver high-quality, commercially focused outsourced HR services that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and free you to focus on growth.
Retained HR gives you ongoing support for a fixed monthly fee, best if you deal with HR activity most months or employ 10+ people. Pay-as-you-go HR support means you pay...
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