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HR support for small businesses

Practical, personal HR support for small businesses

Clear, personal HR support when you need it, without the cost or complexity of an in-house HR team. Whether you have one urgent issue or want ongoing help, we are here.

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Or call 07757 743754, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Sound familiar?

  • HR has ended up at the bottom of the pile, until suddenly it is not.

  • You are missing a policy, contract or handbook you know you should have.

  • A difficult conversation or grievance has landed out of nowhere.

  • You are hiring and want to get recruitment and onboarding right.

You do not have to figure it out on your own.

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HR support that grows with your business

We work with small businesses who want HR support that is genuinely helpful. Not full of jargon, not a tick-box exercise, and never something that makes you feel silly for asking.

Start with whatever is most pressing. Once that is sorted, we can help you put the foundations in place so your business is ready for what comes next.

Talk it through with Chanelle

HR support for every stage of a small business

  • HR foundations

    Contracts, policies and handbooks that fit your business.

  • Recruitment and onboarding

    Hiring and welcoming new starters the right way.

  • Absence and performance

    Fair, consistent processes when things are not going well.

  • Employee relations

    Grievances, disciplinaries and disagreements, handled properly.

  • Ongoing HR advice

    A direct line to Chanelle through our Core Connect membership.

  • Wellbeing and engagement

    Building a team who are happy to stay.

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Why Core People Solutions

Someone in your corner

Core People Solutions is led by Chanelle, a CIPD-qualified HR consultant based in Cheshire. She works with small businesses that want HR support that is genuinely helpful, from writing a first employee handbook to handling complex casework.

  • Personal support from Chanelle

    You speak to the same person every time, someone who gets to know your business.

  • Advice in plain English

    No jargon, and never made to feel silly for asking.

  • Flexible as you grow

    Help with one issue, or ongoing support that grows with your team.

  • Practical, not tick-box

    Advice that fits how your business actually works.

How it works

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Call, WhatsApp, email or send the form. Whatever is easiest for you.

  2. 2

    Talk through what is happening

    A free, no-obligation chat about the situation and what you need.

  3. 3

    Get a clear plan and practical support

    Clear next steps and help putting them in place. That might be one piece of work or ongoing support.

Real people, real results

“The team at Core has been instrumental in helping us build our HR foundations from scratch. Their support was clear, practical, and completely fit our needs. It felt like having an in-house HR team.”
Sarah JDirectorGoogle

Common questions

What size of business do you support?

Small businesses. That can be a first employee handbook, help with hiring, or a more complex people issue. Chanelle is based in Cheshire and supports businesses across the UK.

Do I need ongoing support?

No. You can get help with one question, or ongoing support through Core Connect if you want a direct line to Chanelle.

What does it cost?

The first conversation is free and there is no obligation. Chanelle will talk through what you need before any paid work is agreed.

Got an HR question? Let's talk it through.

Tell us what is going on and we will help you work out the next step. No pressure and no judgement.

Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm