HR Support
We know that every business is different, which is why we offer flexible ways to access HR support, whether you need ongoing partnership, ad-hoc advice or support for a specific project.
Generalist HR Services
Management Development
Looking for a way to enhance your team’s leadership skills and drive business growth? Our management development workshops are the answer you’re looking for. With years of experience in helping businesses like yours achieve their goals, we specialise in developing the skills of your management team.
Our workshops offer a comprehensive and interactive approach to management development. We focus on key areas such as managing performance, managing absence, communication, and more. We understand that every business faces unique challenges and has different management skill sets, so we tailor our workshops to align with your company policies and address your specific needs.
Through a combination of group exercises, role-playing, and real-life case studies, our workshop equips participants with valuable insights and practical tools to apply in their daily work. A well-trained management team can improve productivity, increase employee morale, and drive revenue growth. Let’s work together to take your business to the next level.
Coaching & Mentoring
Looking to take your business to the next level? Our coaching and mentoring program is here to help. We offer both one-to-one and group sessions to help business owners like you achieve their goals.
We tailor our coaching and mentoring programs to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership skills, improve team performance, or drive business growth, our bespoke and tailored program can help you get there.
Our one-to-one sessions offer personalised attention and guidance, focusing on your specific needs and goals. Meanwhile, our group sessions provide an opportunity for collaborative learning with others facing similar challenges.
Investing in our coaching and mentoring program can benefit your business in countless ways by increasing skillsets and driving productivity, along with creating a positive work environment and fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Don’t let your business fall behind – take advantage of our coaching and mentoring program today.
Employee Engagement
We understand that engaged employees are the key to business success. That’s why we offer employee engagement solutions that go beyond just conducting surveys.
We work with you to involve employees in engagement forums to gain a deeper understanding of their perceptions and experiences within the workplace. We then work together with your team to dig deep and find root causes of any issues that may be negatively impacting engagement.
Our solutions aren’t just about identifying problems – we work together to implement solutions and create a positive culture that supports employee engagement. By improving engagement, businesses can see benefits such as increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and improved employee retention. Our employee engagement services are tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Whether you need a comprehensive engagement survey, 360 degree feedback or targeted solutions for specific issues, we can help. With our focus on collaboration and open communication, we can help your business foster a positive and engaged workforce that drives business growth.
Organisational Design
We understand that organisational changes can be challenging for both your employees and your business. That’s why we offer comprehensive support for Organisational Development, including restructures, consultation processes, redundancies, outplacement support, and survivor support.
Our expert guidance and support can help your business navigate the complexities of organisational development, so you can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before. We’ll work with you to design and implement effective organisational development strategies that align with your business goals, ensuring your structures are future-proofed and aligned with your strategic goals. Whether you need support with restructuring or consultation processes, we can provide the necessary expertise and guidance to ensure a smooth transition.
In the unfortunate event of redundancies, our outplacement support services can help impacted employees find new employment opportunities. We also offer survivor support to help remaining employees cope with the changes and maintain productivity. Our focus is on finding solutions that benefit everyone involved, while maintaining a positive company culture.
We believe that effective organisational development is crucial to the long-term success of any business. By working closely with us, you can navigate changes and challenges with confidence, knowing that all decisions are made in the best interests of your business and your employees. With our support, your business can emerge stronger, more resilient, and better positioned to achieve your goals.
HR Fundamentals
Are you struggling with the HR fundamentals of your business? Sparks HR can help! We specialise in implementing policies, procedures, handbooks, employment contracts and more.
Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. We work closely with you to understand your goals, align HR practices with your wider business strategy and develop customised solutions that reflect your company culture, values and long-term vision.
We provide both operational and strategic HR support, offering a truly generalist approach that adapts to the needs of your business. Whether you need day-to-day HR guidance or longer-term people strategies, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We can help you create a positive work environment and foster a culture of growth and development. By implementing clear policies and procedures, you’ll minimise the risk of legal issues and ensure that your business is operating smoothly and efficiently.
Don’t let HR fundamentals hold your business back, let’s work together to make sure you have everything in place.
HR Audits
Do you want to know where your business stands. We can conduct a comprehensive review of your existing HR policies, procedures, and practices, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations to help you achieve your goals.
Our HR audit process is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of where your business currently stands and what steps you need to take to improve your HR practices. By identifying areas of risk and implementing best practices, you can minimise legal issues and ensure that your business is operating in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
At the end of the HR audit, we’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining our findings and recommendations. From there, we can work with you to implement changes and ensure that your HR practices are in line with your business goals and values.
Investing in an HR audit can help you identify and address HR issues before they become bigger problems. Let’s see how we can help your business succeed.
External, Independent and Impartial Investigations
Managing workplace concerns can be challenging, especially when situations are sensitive, complex or involve senior individuals within the organisation. At Sparks HR, we offer external, independent and impartial workplace investigations to support businesses through disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing concerns and lessons learnt reviews.
Our approach is professional, fair and unbiased. By bringing in an independent investigator, you can ensure that all parties feel heard and that the process is handled objectively, without any potential conflicts of interest, bias or pre-judged outcomes.
We can also support formal HR processes as an independent external partner, working alongside internal HR teams, managers or organisations where there may be limited capacity or a lack of individuals able to provide the level of impartiality required. This can help organisations manage sensitive situations with confidence, consistency and fairness.
We work closely with you to understand the situation, conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, interview relevant individuals and provide clear, balanced findings and recommendations. Our investigations are carried out with sensitivity, confidentiality and professionalism throughout.
Using an external investigator is viewed very positively by ACAS and can demonstrate fairness and credibility should matters progress to an employment tribunal or legal review. It also provides reassurance to employees that concerns are being taken seriously and managed appropriately.
Whether you need support with a formal disciplinary or grievance investigation, an independent review or a lessons learnt process following workplace concerns, Sparks HR can provide trusted, impartial support every step of the way.
HR Systems & Protection
Added Protection & Peace of Mind for Your Business
HR System
We know HR can be time-consuming and complex, so our cloud-based HR system is designed to make managing your people simple, efficient and stress-free.
You can securely store employee records, manage personal information, track sickness and holiday, and keep all your important documents in one place. It’s a fully paperless solution that saves time, reduces admin and gives you instant access to everything you need.
Alongside this, you’ll have access to performance management tools, training records, expenses and time and attendance tracking, helping you manage your workforce smoothly and consistently.
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Hiring the right people is crucial, but it can also be overwhelming without the right tools.
Our built-in Applicant Tracking System helps you manage your entire recruitment process in one place, from advertising roles and tracking applicants to shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding. It keeps everything organised, improves candidate experience and saves you valuable time.
Whether you’re hiring occasionally or growing your team, this system helps you stay in control and make confident hiring decisions.
Tribunal Insurance
Running a business comes with risk but you don’t have to manage it alone.
Alongside our systems, we offer access to insurance for employment tribunal claims, helping protect your business if issues escalate. This added layer of support gives you confidence that you’re covered, while also reinforcing best practice in your HR processes.
It’s about more than just systems; it’s about giving you reassurance, reducing risk and supporting you every step of the way.
Employee Wellbeing
We believe that looking after your people isn’t just a “nice to have” – it’s a vital part of building a successful, sustainable business.
Stress can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing, performance and engagement. That’s why we work with you to identify potential stressors within your organisation and put practical, realistic solutions in place to help manage them. Our approach is tailored to your business, ensuring your people feel supported and equipped to handle the challenges they face.
We also support with occupational health referrals, helping you meet your legal responsibilities while ensuring employees with health concerns receive the right guidance and support. Whether it’s short-term absence, ongoing health conditions or workplace adjustments, we’re here to help you navigate it with confidence and care.
Our focus is always proactive. We don’t just respond when things go wrong – we help you create a culture where wellbeing is part of everyday working life. From improving communication and management support to embedding wellbeing practices across your organisation, we work with you to build a healthier, more positive workplace.
Because when your people feel valued, supported and understood, they’re more engaged, more productive and more likely to thrive.
Let us help you create a workplace where wellbeing truly matters – and where your people can do their best work.
How We Work With You
We know that every business is different, which is why we offer flexible ways to access HR support, whether you need ongoing partnership, ad-hoc advice or support for a specific project.
Retained HR Support
For businesses that want consistent HR support with predictable monthly costs, our retained HR support packages provide ongoing access to trusted, professional guidance tailored to your business. We work alongside you to support day-to-day HR matters, employee challenges, and longer-term people priorities with confidence. Any additional work outside of the agreed retainer support is charged at a discounted rate, giving you added flexibility and value when extra support is needed.
Project-Based HR Support
For businesses managing a specific people project or organisational change, our project-based HR support provides practical, tailored solutions designed around your objectives. Whether you’re introducing new initiatives, reviewing processes, supporting restructures, or delivering key HR projects, we work closely with you to provide clear guidance and hands-on support throughout. With agreed scope, transparent costs, and expert input, you’ll have confidence and clarity at every stage of the process.
Flexible Pay-As-You-Go Support
For businesses that need occasional HR support without a monthly commitment, our flexible pay-as-you-go option provides access to professional guidance whenever you need it. Whether you require one-off advice, support with a specific issue, or short-term HR assistance, we provide practical, tailored solutions aligned to your business goals. Simple, flexible, and cost-effective, this option gives you expert HR support that fits around the changing needs of your business.
Prepaid HR Support Packages
For businesses that want flexibility with added value, our prepaid HR support packages provide access to professional HR guidance at a discounted rate. Packages can be purchased in blocks of 10, 20, or 30 hours to be used over a 6-month period, allowing you to access support as and when needed. Whether you need advice, documentation, employee relations support, or day-to-day guidance, your hours can be used flexibly in a way that works best for your business.
What Our Clients Say
Alison worked on a couple of projects for me recently- both HR and training. Her broad knowledge about all things HR and its application in different setting is second to none. Alison also delivered some menopause training which the teams have provided excellent feedback for. Alison’s infectious and warm personality and easy going attitude make collaborating on any project a real joy.
Alison has been a pleasure to work with and has lots of positive energy that flows through into her work with a ‘can do’ approach towards challenges. As an SME, we require HR support that is technical, varied, practical and forward thinking. Alison, has provided that. So far Alison has supported with a variety of HR related matters, ranging from dealing with queries, to preparing key information/documents, to providing training on site. I would definitely recommend Alison on that basis.
Alison recently delivered some training for our newly appointed Process Area Leads. Alison took time to understand our business and our aims , the feedback from our PALs has been really positive about how supportive and relevant the training was to helping them with their new responsibilities. I have no hesitation in recommending Alison to support your business and teams .
