Calm, practical HR support for businesses in Central Scotland
Is HR taking up more time and energy than it should? - or quietly keeping you awake at night?
I work with business owners who want to deal with people issues properly, without the stress and uncertainty that often comes with HR.
Whether it’s a contract that still hasn’t been issued, a staff issue quietly bubbling in the background, or an employment law update that leaves you wondering “does that apply to us?” — you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
With over 25 years’ HR experience, I help you deal with the things that can’t be ignored — calmly, clearly and with confidence.
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“When you are dealing with Bell HR you know you are in safe hands. Quick replies and to the point. I would highly recommend.”
— Sandy McGiven, John Mitchell Haulage
How I Support Business Owners
Before you get in touch, it can help to understand how I work and the kind of support you can expect. This short video explains it clearly.
HR challenges shouldn’t keep you awake at night!
Running a business is hard enough. HR issues shouldn’t make it harder.
Here are some of the things I help business owners with:
• Putting employment contracts in place which are specifically written for their business
• Developing Employee Handbooks and HR policies to give clarity for everyone
• Sickness absence or family leave questions
• Disciplinary or performance concerns
• Understanding what employment law changes actually mean for their business
My role is simple: to take the strain out of people management so you can focus on running your business — and getting a good night’s sleep.
Ongoing support when you need it
Most businesses I work with don’t have an internal HR team. They want someone they can trust — someone who understands their business and gives practical advice that works in the real world.
That might mean
• A quick phone call for reassurance
• Clear guidance by email
• A video call to talk something through
• Or face-to-face support when a situation needs to be handled carefully
I focus on preventing problems rather than firefighting them — putting the right foundations in place and helping you feel confident in the decisions you make.
Businesses that want to ensure people management is running smoothly
I work with SMEs across Central Scotland — and throughout the UK — who want to manage their people well but aren’t large enough to justify their own internal HR department. Most of my clients are SME’s, what they have in common is this:
They want a relationship, not a call centre.
They want advice that fits their business.
They want someone who understands their sector and their commercial reality.
I’ve supported businesses across a range of sectors, including care, haulage, hospitality, construction, facilities management, professional services, science and engineering. Different sectors face different challenges — and I understand the questions that come with each
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“We have been with a large HR firm and the support was not good, we were recommended Alison and the difference is night and day. It is so reassuring having Alison at the end of the phone or email whenever we need additional HR support. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.”
— Hannah McKerrow, 3 Bridges Vets
Let’s have a short conversation
If something HR-related is taking up your time or energy, let’s talk.
We’ll have a short initial call, I’ll give you some high-level guidance, and if it feels like a good fit, we can discuss next steps.