HR Consultancy Cheshire & North Wales

HR Support & Training in Cheshire & North Wales – At The Hive Collaborative, we specialise in HR Consultancy for Cheshire & North Wales, offering outsourced HR services, offering outsourced HR services for small businesses, SMEs, and growing teams. Our people-first approach combines compliance with real-world business needs.

HR Support Across Cheshire, North Wales & Surrounding Areas

We support businesses of all shapes and sizes—from start-ups and SMEs to medium-sized companies and large organisations needing temporary support due to project demands, holidays, or staff absences. Whether you’re in Mold, Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Deeside Industrial Estate, or the wider counties of Flintshire, Denbighshire, and Cheshire, we’re ready to assist—either onsite or virtually.

🌍 Local Presence, National Reach

Our HR team is deeply embedded in the communities we serve. Furthermore, our ability to visit clients in person—when appropriate—sets us apart. This face-to-face presence strengthens communication, fosters trust, and leads to faster, more tailored outcomes.

🏭 Industry-Specific Support

We tailor our support to your sector’s needs. Our consultants have extensive experience across Manufacturing, Haulage, Forestry, Agriculture, Farming, Tourism, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare and Business Administration. This ensures relevance, speed, and compliance from day one.

💼 Full Range of HR Services in Cheshire & North Wales

HR Support & Training in Cheshire & North Wales

Offering a full range of HR services from generalist to strategic level.

• Operational, Generalist & Strategic HR
• HR Information Systems / Portals
• HR Compliance
• Recruitment and Selection
• HR & Safety Mandatory Training
• Staff on-boarding and Inductions
• Identifying and retaining key talent
• HR Policy and Design
• HR Privacy policies
• Employment Contracts & Terms
• Right to work checks
• Working time regulations
• HR Employment calculators
• Pay & benefits
• HR Documents, correspondence, etc.
• Flexible working requests
• Employment Law & Legislation
• Employee relations
• Employee engagement initiatives & staff morale solutions
• Family friendly; maternity, paternity leave
• Performance Management
• Staff Appraisals
• Training and Development
• Employee grievances, disputes & appeals
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Staff Termination / fair & unfair dismissal
• TUPE
• HR Flowcharts, checklists

🔍 What’s Included in a One-Off HR Audit?

Our audits assess your employment contracts, HR policies, procedures, and documentation. We evaluate alignment with current UK employment law and identify opportunities for improved efficiency, employee experience, and risk reduction. You’ll receive a tailored report with practical recommendations that enable your business to take confident next steps.

💬 What Our Clients Say

“The Hive’s HR support helped us navigate a difficult restructure while keeping staff engaged and informed.” – Manufacturing Client, Wrexham

“We needed temporary HR cover due to maternity leave. The team stepped in seamlessly and provided both expert advice and hands-on support.” – Retail SME, Cheshire

📖 Real Case Study

Client: A 35-employee hospitality company in Flintshire

Challenge: Multiple grievances and poor staff morale were affecting retention.

Solution: We conducted a full HR audit, introduced a grievance and disciplinary framework, facilitated staff forums, and ran manager training.

Result: Staff turnover fell by 42% within 6 months and internal staff satisfaction rose significantly, leading to enhanced TripAdvisor and Google ratings.

🤝 Why HR Consultancy Matters

Good HR consultants are essential because they provide specialised expertise in areas such as recruitment, training, employee relations, and legal compliance. This helps businesses attract, retain, and develop top talent while navigating employment laws. They also offer an objective perspective on sensitive issues, ensuring fairness and confidentiality in conflict resolution and grievance management.

Investing in high-quality HR consultancy can deliver significant ROI by reducing staff turnover, avoiding costly legal mistakes, and improving workplace morale and productivity.

🌈 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to fostering inclusive workplaces through tailored EDI strategies that align with your organisation’s values and legal obligations. From inclusive recruitment practices to policy reviews and training, we help you create a fair and supportive environment for everyone. Promoting equality, embracing diversity, and encouraging inclusion isn’t just about compliance—it strengthens your organisation’s culture and reputation.

🧡 Men’s and Women’s Health Support

We proudly offer specialist menopause support and run dedicated men’s health groups—providing a safe and proactive space for all employees. By addressing gender-specific wellbeing needs, we help foster a healthier, more inclusive culture where everyone feels supported at every stage of their working life.

💷 How Much Does It Cost?

Our HR support covers everything from policy development to long-term generalist support. Because the range of HR services is broader than Mariah Carey’s vocal range 🎤, we tailor pricing based on what you need. Whether it’s a one-off HR audit or ongoing retained services—we’ll guide you through the most efficient and cost-effective option.

📚 Professional Standards & Legal Advice

All our consultants are CIPD trained and committed to professional excellence. While we’re not employment lawyers, we partner with a trusted legal provider and can refer you if more formal support is required.

🧾 Employment Law Update: 2024 Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act 2024 introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law—representing one of the most significant legislative reforms in over a decade. Key updates include:

• Day-one rights for unfair dismissal in specific circumstances, removing the traditional two-year qualifying period in certain cases
• Flexible working requests now available from the first day of employment
• Improvements in family-friendly policies, including carer’s leave and enhanced protections around pregnancy and parental leave
• Clearer procedures and faster timelines for employment tribunals

These reforms signal a shift towards greater employee protections and flexibility in the workplace. As a result, it’s more important than ever to ensure your HR policies, contracts, and processes are up to date. Our team can help you navigate these changes confidently—whether through policy reviews, updated documentation, or strategic guidance.

See official Government announcement here.

🏢 More Than Just HR

We offer a full range of Business Skills and Health & Safety support too—including Occupational Health Screening and HR Management Referral services. Everything you need, under one roof.

📞 Contact Us

Call us: 01352 781965

Email: hello@hivecollaborative.co.uk

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:30

We work flexibly 365 days a year to support our clients — even outside regular hours — while maintaining a positive and healthy environment for our team