Katie HR Consulting

How I Can Help Businesses

At Katie HR Consulting, I specialise in employee experience, wellbeing, engagement, diversity, and inclusion, helping businesses create thriving workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Whether you're a start-up, SME, or scaling business, I provide tailored HR solutions that not only keep you compliant but also enhance your company culture, improve retention, and drive business success.

🔹 Start-ups & Growing Businesses - Need to establish essential HR policies, contracts, and procedures? I’ll ensure you have the right foundations in place.

🔹 Employee Engagement & Wellbeing - Looking to improve company culture, diversity and inclusion, or mental health support? I can help create meaningful strategies that have a real impact.

🔹 Employee Relations & HR Support - Facing a difficult HR issue? Need advice on performance, absence, conflict resolution, or restructures? I provide expert guidance with a people-first approach.

🔹 Manager Training & Coaching - Empower your managers with training in leadership, HR best practices, and people management to create a positive, high-performing team.

HR doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s make it work for you and your people!

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Specialist Areas - Organisational Culture

Employee Wellbeing

Diversity & Inclusion

No matter where you are on your employee health and wellbeing journey I can help. I can provide a review of your current provision, develop wellbeing strategies, policies, and plans, integrate a culture of positive wellbeing across the business, develop a Mental Health First Aider network, advise on additional support initiatives, communication plans, engagement drives, and measurement tools to show return on investment.

Whatever your goals for employee health and wellbeing I can provide a wealth of advice, guidance, and support based on my academic research and workplace experience.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging are essential components of a strong business culture. If you don't know where to start with this, or have some specific goals in mind that you want to meet, I can help.

From reviewing and updating ways of working, policies, and procedures to increase inclusivity, to training HR teams and managers on neurodiversity, to implementing tailored employee support across a range of areas including menopause, LGBTQ+, and caregivers. I have a wealth of expertise in this area to help support you and your employees.

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Employee Engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Engagement

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Have you just had the results through from your annual employee engagement survey and want to know how to move forward? Or is engagement something that you've never considered as a business before?

I can help wherever you are currently with employee engagement. From survey facilitation, survey results analysis, and action plans, to engagement programmes, events, and activities, implementing regular employee voice mechanisms such as forums, stay interviews and exit interviews, and integrating engagement more widely across your culture. I can provide a wealth of advice, guidance, and support based on my academic research and workplace experience.

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Package Options

Retainer Packages

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If you don't have an internal HR function or require ongoing support then a retainer package might be for you.

I offer a range of different options for a set number of hours or days of my time per month to meet your requirements.

Get in touch with your requirements and find out how I can provide ongoing HR support to meet your needs.

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Setting up an HR Function

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Are you a start up or small business that needs to set up HR for the first time? Do you need to demonstrate basic HR compliance when negotiating with clients or tendering for new business?

I provide a package containing all the essential HR policies, procedures, and guidance you need which can be tailored to your business brand and tone of voice. Also included are two sessions with me, to review your business needs, answer any queries, advise on any upcoming legislation changes, and timescales for when you may need to consider increasing your HR provision.

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First Time Employer

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Are you a start up or small business looking to recruit your first employees?

I provide a package containing all the contracts, and additional policies and procedures you need in place to take on your first employees. Also included are two sessions with me to review your needs, answer any queries, provide advice on recruitment, and guidance on new employee checks and the induction process.

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General HR Services

Policies, Procedures, Contracts

It's essential to have the right contracts, policies and procedures in places for you and your employees. Whether you need your policies reviewing and updating in line with current legislation or you need policies creating from scratch I can help.

From parental leave and bereavement support, to disciplinary and grievance policies and procedures. I can ensuring they reflect your culture and values, are as inclusive as possible, and can easily be accessed and understood by your employees.

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Recruitment and Onboarding

Policies, Procedures, Contracts

I can support you along the entire recruitment journey to help you find the best candidates for your roles. From job postings and screening candidates, to interviewing, making an offer, and managing candidate feedback.

I can also manage a comprehensive process of onboarding taking an individual through the journey from candidate to employee. Working with you I can manage a seamless process of contracts and new starter paperwork, verification checking, induction programmes and new starter checklists to ensure a smooth start and welcome for new employees into your business.

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Learning and Development

Policies, Procedures, Contracts

I can provide training and development, webinars, workshops, and small group or 1-2-1 sessions across a range of different areas.

I can provide training to employees, managers, and HR teams. Topics I've delivered previously include performance management, effective communication, self-care and wellbeing, and managing neurodiverse teams.

I can also provide 1-2-1 coaching, mentoring, and training to meet your specific development needs.

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Employee Relations

I bring a fair and empathetic approach to employee relations issues. Providing support, advice, and guidance while ensuring legal compliance. From informal discussions and mediation, to investigations and hearings, I can support you and the employee(s) to achieve the best possible resolution for all parties.

Whether you're dealing with capability concerns, resignations, grievances, or disciplinaries I can provide impartial and objective advice and support.

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Performance Management

Project / Change Management

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I can support you with setting up a Performance Management system with regular reviews and check-ins to effectively evaluate employee performance, providing valuable feedback and identifying areas for development.

Providing training to managers and employees on the system, guidance on making the most of performance review meetings, advice on setting SMART goals, and approaching difficult conversations.

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Project / Change Management

Are you looking to introduce a new HRIS? Are you looking to overhaul your company values? Have you experienced a period of rapid growth and are looking to re-engage and re-ignite your employees with your vision and mission?

I have an eclectic range of project management experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver successful results, and manage change smoothly in line with your goals and targets.

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Reward and Recognition

From employee benefits to informal recognition, employee awards to peer-led kudos. I can support, advise and implement effective reward and recognition plans which align with your culture and values underpinning your employee experience efforts.

Get in touch to find out how I can revolutionise your employee reward and recognition offering.

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Operational HR

Reward and Recognition

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Need help with day-to-day operational tasks such as data management, employee queries, or absence management? I can support you with all of these and more across the full spectrum of HR services.

Whether you need ongoing support, cover while your HR staff are on holiday or while you're filling a vacant HR position, reach out to me and find out how I can help fill the gap to maintain high levels of HR service for your employees during this period.

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Other Support

Reward and Recognition

Other Support

Often what you're looking for doesn't fit neatly into a box or category.

If you're looking for support with something else please get in touch to find out how I can help.

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Transforming Compliance for a Community-Focused Business

I recently supported a small business providing enrichment activities for children and young people, where safeguarding and compliance were critical. Although they had some policies in place, these hadn't been updated in years, putting them at risk of non-compliance. They needed a full review and overhaul of their policies, procedures, and risk assessments to meet legal standards and ensure safety.

I conducted a comprehensive update, introducing new policies and processes where necessary and ensuring their documentation was legally compliant and future-proof. The client was thrilled with the swift turnaround, which not only improved safety but also enhanced their ability to apply for new tenders. I’ll continue to support them in maintaining compliance and staying ahead of future changes.

Empowering Individuals to Achieve Career Success

Transforming Compliance for a Community-Focused Business

I partnered with an organisation supporting individuals with disabilities, physical illnesses, and mental health challenges to help them overcome employment barriers. Through a series of tailored webinars, I provided practical skills training on job searching, CV writing, interviews, and LinkedIn optimisation. I also offered personalised coaching, helping participants navigate their unique challenges with confidence.

The results were transformative. Participants developed stronger CVs, interview techniques, and a deeper understanding of reasonable adjustments they could request. Many are now actively working toward new career opportunities, with some preparing for self-employment. The organisation appreciated the empathetic support, and the long-term benefits continue to empower individuals to achieve their professional goals.

Building a Strong HR Foundation for a Tech Start-up

Transforming Compliance for a Community-Focused Business

Building a Strong HR Foundation for a Tech Start-up

I've been working with a tech start-up that needed a comprehensive HR setup, from creating inclusive policies and procedures to establishing their vision, mission, and values. I built their HR function from scratch, ensuring legal compliance, designing recruitment frameworks, and implementing an HR Information System (HRIS) to securely manage employee data. I also provided training to their leadership team on key HR processes and created an onboarding programme that prioritised equality and diversity.

As a result, the client was fully prepared to recruit their first employees and seek investment with confidence. The inclusive, compliant HR foundation I developed has equipped them for immediate growth and long-term success. I'm continuing to support them as they scale, ensuring their HR function evolves alongside their business.