Meet Kirsty
HR Consultant and Operations Specialist with over 25 years of senior leadership experience — helping businesses build stronger people strategies and more effective operations.
Kirsty
HR Consultant & Operations Specialist
I am a self-employed HR Consultant and Operations Specialist, supporting start-ups, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations to deliver effective, scalable people and business solutions.
With over 25 years' experience in senior HR leadership roles, I bring a commercially focused and practical approach to helping organisations navigate growth, change and complexity. My background spans both strategic HR leadership and operational delivery — enabling me to look beyond traditional HR and focus on how people, processes and performance work together to drive success.
Throughout my career, I have held senior roles including Head of HR and Global HR leadership positions, working across multi-site and international organisations. I have led large-scale HR functions, supported leadership teams, and delivered transformational change across organisations of varying sizes and sectors.
Alongside this, I have worked as a self-employed consultant since 2010, partnering with a wide range of clients — from start-ups and SMEs to charities and global organisations — providing both HR and operational expertise.
Work With MeWhat I Do
Areas of Specialism
I bring deep expertise across the full spectrum of HR and operational challenges — from strategy to day-to-day delivery.
- HR Strategy & Organisational Design
- Employee Relations & Complex Case Management
- Change Management & Restructuring
- Redundancy Programmes
- TUPE & Organisational Transitions
- Performance Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- HR Process Optimisation
- HR Systems Implementation
- Fractional HR & Operational Leadership
How I Work
Hands-On, Pragmatic & Commercially Driven
I don't just provide advice — I work alongside you to implement solutions that make a real difference. Whether it's resolving a complex people issue, improving operational efficiency, or building the right structure for growth, I focus on outcomes that are practical, sustainable and aligned to your business goals.
Trusted Relationships
I build strong, trusted partnerships with every client — taking the time to truly understand your business before recommending anything.
Clear Communication
I communicate clearly and confidently at all levels — from the boardroom to the shop floor — making complex issues easy to understand and act on.
Balanced Solutions
I deliver solutions that balance people needs with business performance — because the best outcomes work for everyone.
Structure & Clarity
I bring structure and clarity to fast-moving or complex environments, helping you cut through the noise and move forward with confidence.
Track Record
Key Achievements
A career built on delivering real results across a wide range of organisations and challenges.
- Led HR transformation programmes that significantly improved employee engagement and overall organisational performance.
- Delivered successful restructuring, relocation and redundancy projects, managing complex processes with care and precision.
- Implemented HR systems and frameworks that improved operational efficiency and consistency across multi-site organisations.
- Designed and introduced reward and benefits structures that reduced recruitment costs and improved staff retention.
- Successfully supported organisations through employment tribunals and complex employee relations matters, achieving positive outcomes.