EXPERIENCED HR SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Your Partner in HR
We provide practical, commercially focused HR support, with the expertise you need, when you need it, without the cost of building an internal HR team.
HR has a way of becoming your problem.
You started a business to run a business. Somewhere along the way, HR became part of your job too.
An employee issue lands on your desk. A manager needs help with a difficult conversation. Someone raises a complaint. You're not sure what you can legally do. Your policies haven't kept pace with your business.
None of these things are necessarily big enough to justify employing a full-time HR Manager.
But they're too important to simply figure out as you go.
That's where an experienced HR partner comes in.
OUR HR PARTNER RETAINER
Someone experienced in your corner, whenever HR gets complicated.
The HR Partner Retainer gives your business ongoing access to an experienced HR professional without the commitment and overhead of a full-time hire.
Jessica becomes a trusted extension of your team — getting to know your business, your people and how you operate.
So when something comes up, you're not starting from scratch.
You have someone to call. Someone who knows the context. Someone who can tell you what she'd do.
Whatever HR throws at you, you don't have to handle it alone.
When something goes wrong
Employee relations. Performance issues. Difficult conversations. Workplace conflict.
Get experienced advice before you make a decision you may regret.
When you're not sure what to do
HR decisions aren't always straightforward.
Get clear, practical advice without the jargon.
When your business is growing
More people means more complexity.
Build the HR foundations, systems and management capability your business needs next.
When you need someone in your corner
You shouldn't have to carry every people problem yourself.
Have an experienced HR professional you can turn to when you need them.
More than HR advice
An HR Partner isn't simply someone you call when there's a problem.
Because we get to know your business, your people and how you operate, the support becomes more valuable over time.
From navigating a difficult employee situation to supporting managers, improving your HR processes or planning for growth, you have an experienced HR professional who understands the bigger picture.
Practical advice. Clear direction. Someone who knows your business.
Your HR Partner can support you with:
Day-to-day HR advice
Employee relations
Performance management
Difficult employee situations
Policies and procedures
HR compliance
Manager support and coaching
HR strategy
People planning
Workplace issues
Training and development
Why have an HR Partner on an ongoing basis?
One-off HR advice can help you solve today's problem.
An ongoing HR Partner can help you build a better approach to managing people altogether.
Because we get to know your business, your managers and your people, we can provide advice based on the bigger picture, not just the issue in front of you.
You don't have to explain your business from scratch every time something happens.
You don't have to wonder who to call.
And you don't have to wait until a small issue becomes a big one.
You already have your HR person.
Is your business ready for an HR Partner?
The HR Partner Retainer is designed for businesses that need experienced HR support, but don't necessarily need an internal HR Manager.
You have employees, but no dedicated HR team.
HR responsibilities are sitting with the owner, operations team or managers.
People issues are becoming more complex as your business grows.
You need someone experienced to turn to when something comes up.
You want to support your managers to handle people matters confidently.
You want practical HR support without adding another full-time employee.
If you're finding yourself nodding along, let's have a conversation about what your business actually needs.
Experienced HR support. Clear, practical and straightforward.
I'm Jessica Wilkins, founder of Absolute HR.
I've spent more than 20 years working across in-house HR leadership and consulting, helping businesses navigate the people issues that come with running and growing a business.
I've seen the straightforward situations, the complicated ones and everything in between.
You need advice that's practical, commercially sensible and appropriate for your business, and you need someone who will tell you what you actually need to know.
That's what I aim to provide.
HR can be a lonely place.
Let’s work together.
Whether you're dealing with a people issue right now or you're starting to realise your business needs more HR support, let's have a conversation.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Tell me what's happening in your business. I'll help you work out what you actually need.
FAQs
Questions you might be asking.
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Not necessarily. The right time to bring in ongoing HR support depends on the complexity of your business and your people needs, not simply your headcount. If you're unsure, let's have a conversation.
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No. You get access to experienced HR expertise without employing a full-time HR professional. The level and type of support can be tailored to your business.
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That's okay. Project and specialist HR support may be a better fit. We'll help you work out which approach makes sense for your business.
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Yes. Depending on what your business needs, Jessica can work directly with business owners, leaders and managers to provide advice, coaching and practical support.
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Yes. Employee relations, performance issues, difficult conversations and workplace issues are all areas where experienced HR support can be particularly valuable.
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Yes. The HR Partner relationship isn't just about responding to problems. It can also involve improving policies, processes, manager capability and broader HR practices.
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Yes. Absolute HR provides practical training and workshops covering topics such as difficult conversations, underperformance, effective one-on-ones, performance management and positive duty obligations.