HR Helpline
Our entry-level service: a telephone and email helpline for on-call HR advice, backed up with template letters and forms, plus regular employment law updates and HR bulletins.
Taking the stress out of HR
Across the Pennines, Greater Manchester is home to one of the UK’s largest and most diverse business communities, from media and technology firms to manufacturing, logistics and the charity sector. We support employers throughout the region from our Huddersfield base, less than an hour away.
Whether it is attracting and retaining talent, navigating employment law or managing employee relations, these issues can quickly become time-consuming and distracting for business owners.
At Pennine HR we understand the pressures facing Greater Manchester businesses. That is why we provide practical, tailored ongoing HR support with direct access to experienced consultants who take the time to understand your organisation. By helping you reduce risk, improve productivity and confidently navigate workplace challenges, we take the stress out of HR so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Ongoing HR Support Packages
HR Essentials
Ideal for small and medium sized companies that want full compliance and closer support with people management. Adds personalised contracts, a customised staff handbook and proactive advice to the helpline.
HR Partner
Pennine HR becomes your complete outsourced HR department. Everything in Essentials plus a cloud based HR system, on-site support and hands-on management of performance, absence and redundancy issues.
The trusted partner for growing businesses
HR support built around your business
Greater Manchester is home to ambitious businesses in technology and media, manufacturing, logistics, professional services and the charity sector. When people challenges arise, business owners need practical advice they can act on quickly. At Pennine HR you have direct access to experienced HR consultants who take the time to understand your business, providing straightforward support that helps you reduce risk, improve productivity and manage your people with confidence.
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We're personal
You work directly with an experienced HR consultant who takes the time to understand your business, your people and your goals.
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We're commercial
We know every HR decision has a business impact. Our advice balances commercial realities with employment law requirements, helping you reduce risk while supporting growth and productivity.
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We're proactive
We help businesses address challenges before they escalate, providing practical guidance that gives employers confidence and peace of mind.
How can we help?
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Ongoing HR support
Day-to-day HR advice, performance management, absence management, employee relations and practical support whenever you need it.
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Employment law and compliance
Employment contracts, policies and procedures, disciplinary matters, grievances and support with workplace investigations.
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Business change and growth
Recruitment process design, restructures, redundancies and strategic HR support for growing businesses.
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Training and additional services
HR training, payroll, occupational health support and BreatheHR software implementation.
Local HR support, wherever you're based
We support businesses throughout Greater Manchester, including:
- Manchester city centre
- Oldham and Saddleworth
- Rochdale
- Tameside: Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde and Stalybridge
- Stockport
- Bury
- Bolton
- Trafford
- Salford
Ready to focus on growing your business?
Leave the HR challenges to us. With direct access to experienced consultants and support tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, we are here to help you manage your people with confidence.
How we work
Our core values have not changed since we started in 2010. They are the reason clients stay with us year after year.
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Practical and pragmatic
It is your business and we will never tell you how to run it. We combine real-life management experience with technical HR know-how, so our advice works in the real world and makes commercial sense.
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Open, honest and straightforward
You need answers you can act on, so we give it to you straight, in plain English. No jargon, no hedging and no 100 reasons why you cannot do something.
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Timely and thorough
We will not keep you waiting for answers. You get a quick, considered response from a qualified consultant who knows your business, not a call centre script.
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