The HR Dept
Franchised network of local outsourced HR consultants for UK SMEs.
- Head office
- Bristol
- Founded
- 2002
- Team size
- 51-200
- Coverage
- Operates UK-wide
About The HR Dept
The HR Dept was founded in 2002 by Sue Tumelty in Bristol to give SMEs local, personal HR and employment law advice. It now operates as a franchise network with local offices across the UK offering outsourced HR support tailored to small businesses. The firm has been trading since 2002, so around 24 years. Team size is in the 51-200 range.
What they cover
Published service lines: HR Outsourcing, HR Consultancy, Employment Law Support, Recruitment, Training & Development. Employment law support is offered in-house, so advice and representation can sit with the same firm.
Where they work
The HR Dept appears in 8 of our city directories, with a head office in Bristol: Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne. Coverage is UK-wide, delivered mostly remotely with site visits arranged as needed.
Who this suits
Best fit for employers who value an out-of-hours advice line, insurance-backed tribunal cover and multi-site consistency, and who are comfortable with a longer contract term. Less suitable if you need high-volume payroll bureau services as your primary requirement.
Common questions
- What does The HR Dept do?
- The HR Dept provides hr outsourcing, hr consultancy, employment law support, recruitment, training & development, working from Bristol. The HR Dept was founded in 2002 by Sue Tumelty in Bristol to give SMEs local, personal HR and employment law advice. It now operates as a franchise network with local offices across the UK offering outsourced HR support tailored to small businesses.
- Where does The HR Dept operate?
- The HR Dept works with employers UK-wide and appears in 6 of the city directories on this site.
- What should I ask The HR Dept before signing?
- Ask for the contract term and notice period, whether you get a named adviser, whether tribunal representation and insurance are included or extra, and whether documents are drafted for you or supplied as templates.
Services offered
HR Outsourcing
A provider takes on all or part of your HR function, acting as your external HR department.
HR Consultancy
Project-based or advisory support on specific people problems, restructures, and policy work.
Employment Law Support
Advice lines, tribunal representation, and compliance cover for disputes and dismissals.
Recruitment
Hiring support, from job design and adverts through to shortlisting and offer.
Training & Development
Manager training, appraisal skills, and mandatory compliance training.
Listed in 8 cities
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