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HR Projects and Consultancy

Hands-on support for specific and strategic HR projects, delivered with expert guidance and practical execution.

How we help

Tap into expert support from seasoned HR specialists

Need to parachute somebody in to handle a sensitive HR matter on your behalf? Or looking for external strategic advice to enable your business to reach its full potential and operate more efficiently?

Whatever your obstacle or desired outcome, WorkNest can offer an extensive range of services to cater to your specific requirements.

  • Collaborate with a highly-experienced HR Consultant, who will be readily available to assist you in person, over the phone and via email, whenever you need them.

  • Design a fully bespoke solution based around your organisation’s specific needs.

  • Define the scope of your project with input from our experts to ensure it’s delivered on time and on budget.

  • Benefit from our hands-on support throughout – from carrying out investigations on your behalf to conducting internal surveys or working alongside key stakeholders.

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Our areas of HR expertise

Our bespoke HR projects are designed to comprehensively scope and align with your unique business objectives. Working alongside a highly-experienced HR expert, you will have strategic and operational support throughout the project, enabling you to achieve your goals and resolve issues efficiently.

Our consultants support a broad range of HR project work, including: 

Employee relations and formal processes

  • Disciplinary support, including investigations, hearings, warnings and appeals 

  • Grievance management and independent investigations 

  • Mediation and facilitation to resolve workplace conflict 

  • Settlement agreements and negotiated exits 

  • Whistleblowing procedure development and case support 

  • Professional notetaking services for formal HR meetings 

Organisational change and restructuring

  • Workforce restructuring and organisational redesign 

  • Redundancy support, including consultation management 

  • TUPE transfers and employee communications 

  • Role realignment and workforce planning 

HR compliance and governance

  • Comprehensive HR audits of policies, procedures and documentation 

  • Risk identification and practical recommendations 

  • Policy development aligned with ACAS guidance and UK legislation 

Performance and capability

  • Appraisals and structured performance review frameworks 

  • Medical capability management and health related performance concerns 

  • Employee welfare support, including guidance on wellbeing and workplace adjustments

Reward and pay projects

  • Gender pay gap reporting and analysis 

  • Job evaluation and grading reviews 

  • Pay benchmarking against market standards 

  • Salary structure design to create fair and competitive frameworks 

Speak to us about your HR project
Share your challenge with us and we’ll help you find the right level of support for your business.

The types of HR projects we can help you deliver

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Consultation Support

Looking to make changes within your organisation? If it will have a fundamental impact on the employment relationship, you have a duty to inform and consult with your employees first.

Whether you’re embarking on large-scale redundancies, considering making changes to employees’ terms and conditions or going through a transfer of ownership, our skilled HR specialists can conduct productive consultations with those affected to help you make informed, commercial decisions.

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Who you'll be working with

Your recruitment campaigns will be managed by experienced HR professionals who understand how to attract and secure top talent.

Our team brings extensive experience across multiple sectors, combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery. You’ll have access to dedicated specialists who understand your organisation and hiring goals.

I champion fair, recruitment processes and focus on the candidate journey, ensuring candidates have an excellent experience with all our clients.
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Danielle Fargnoli-Read

Recruitment Specialist

Danielle Fargnoli-Read
I work closely with senior leaders to provide them with a range of training solutions and development services that complement our core advisory and consultancy offering.
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Annabelle Carey

Head of Organisation Development Services

Annabelle Carey

Why choose us?

Experts in HR

At WorkNest HR, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.

  • 40 employed HR Consultants, many of whom are CIPD qualified, chartered and fellows

  • A dedicated Organisational Development Team of specialist trainers and consultants

  • Cradle-to-grave HR service for new start-ups and growing businesses – everything from managing your HR administration through to defining your HR strategy

  • Specialists in managing projects such as pay and reward, recruitment, HR systems, onboarding, redundancy and restructuring

  • HR Consultants based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Chester, Horsham and London, working remotely and in your premises

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Outsourced Fixed-fee Recruitment
Recruiting the right people is essential, but the process can be time-consuming, resource-heavy, and difficult to manage alongside day-to-day responsibilities. Our fixed-fee recruitment service is designed to remove that burden. We streamline your hiring process from start to finish, helping you attract high-quality candidates while saving valuable time and ensuring a smooth, compliant experience for both you and your applicants.
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Fair and Inclusive Recruitment
Creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process is essential for attracting the widest pool of capable candidates and reducing the risk of discrimination.
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