Our HR Consultancy is based in Somerset
Launched in 2015, KeystoneHR is an award-winning HR consultancy serving small and medium-sized businesses. Based near Bath, we support clients along the M4 corridor, London and across the South West. We provide HR solutions that work with your business ensuring you are complying with employment legislation and best practice. Our approach includes:
- Understanding your business, culture and your people
- Providing honest, practical and realistic commercial HR advice
- Delivering value for money HR services
Our professional support can help you achieve your business goals. Whether you need occasional advice, a fully outsourced HR service or something in between, please get in touch.
Simon Sinek Thought leader in leadership and organisational behaviour
Leadership is not about being in charge.
It’s about taking care of those in your charge.
Richard Branson CEO and founder of Virgin Group
Clients do not come first. Employees come first.
If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.
Doug Conant Founder and CEO of ConantLeadership
To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.
Jim Goodnight C CEO and Co-founder of SAS Institute
Treat employees like they make a difference and they will.
Anne M. Mulcahy Former CEO of Xerox Corporation
Employees are a company's greatest asset—they're
your competitive advantage.
Our reviews speak for themselves
With 100s of happy clients across Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.
CEO On-Group Ltd James Greenwell
We have been working with Jo since she first started KeystoneHR. The advice and support she gives is commercial and practical whilst ensuring we are complying with employment law. Jo is very professional, approachable and friendly. We are delighted to have her as part of the On-Group team.
Director of People, Prospect Hospice Jo Hollingsworth
We are a small HR team and Keystone HR has provided additional HR capacity when we have needed it. I can always rely on the work being delivered to a high standard and in accordance with the brief.
The Royal Veterinary College
Many thanks for your incisive and professional support. Your report was invaluable in providing a platform for a swift and manageable conclusion. We are very grateful.
Director, Health Academy Limited Ruth Miles
I highly recommend Jo at Keystone HR. When we needed guidance on the process for a staff member leaving, she was incredibly approachable and helpful. The resources and templates she provided were invaluable, and with her expert review, we were able to achieve a quick and amicable resolution for everyone involved. She made a potentially difficult situation easy to navigate.
MD, Sunny Days Children's Nursery Fiona Webb
We have been working with Keystone HR for all our HR needs, including recruitment, staff administration, policies and procedures, and handling day-to-day HR issues. The support has been outstanding and has given us real peace of mind knowing our HR is in expert hands. We work predominantly with Debbie, who has been amazing to deal with. She is professional, knowledgeable, very approachable, and genuinely feels like part of our Sunny Days team. Her guidance has made managing HR matters so much smoother and stress-free for us. Keystone HR’s personal and practical approach has been brilliant, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for reliable and personable HR support.
About KeystoneHR
Founded by Jo Kangurs, KeystoneHR give you over 20 years of HR experience across various sectors including leisure, tourism, NHS, not-for-profit and legal services.
Before establishing KeystoneHR, Jo served as Head of HR for a Top 100 law firm. In this role, she was part of the senior management team and led key projects such as mergers & acquisitions, firm-wide rebranding, partner performance appraisal systems and entry into the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, achieving a top 60 ranking in their first year.
As an HR Consultant, Jo is often engaged by Employment Lawyers to conduct independent investigations for clients. These typically involve complex grievances, performance management issues or relationship breakdowns, often at senior levels including Directors.
Jo is an Associate Member of the CIPD and holds SHL qualifications in psychometric testing, including occupational numerical and verbal assessments (Level A) and occupational personality questionnaires (Level B).
HR Software
We are delighted to partner with BreatheHR, bringing our clients an intuitive HR software solution built specifically for small businesses. With BreatheHR, you can:
- Effortlessly manage holiday requests and approvals
- Track and monitor staff sickness and absence with ease
- Securely store company and employee documents
- Generate in-depth HR reports whenever you need them
- And much more
It’s everything you need to simplify HR and focus on growing your business. Watch the video to learn more, or get in touch to request a demonstration.
Professional HR Consultancy Services
Across Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset and surrounding areas
KeystoneHR is a leading HR consultancy near Bath that businesses trust for human resources advice. Our office near Frome and Bath positions us to provide HR consultancy in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset.
As experienced HR consultants, we understand the challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses across the South West. Our team of qualified HR specialists deliver human resources across Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset, KeystoneHR also offers flexible HR support ranging from occasional advice to fully outsourced HR services. Our team provides expertise in everyday HR matters, strategic planning, recruitment and training.
We pride ourselves on completely understanding your business culture and people, enabling us to deliver honest, practical HR advice that's both commercial and cost-effective. From employment contracts and performance management to mergers and acquisitions, our approach covers all aspects of human resources.
Our founder Jo Kangurs brings over 20 years of HR experience across diverse sectors, including legal services, NHS and not-for-profit organisations. This background ensures that businesses throughout Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset receive professional, up-to-date HR guidance.
Contact KeystoneHR today to discover how our HR consultancy services can help your business achieve its goals, maintaining employee relations across the South West.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my company need HR Consultancy?
Whether or not your company needs HR consultancy from Keystone HR depends on a number of factors including your organisation’s size, growth stage and specific needs. If you are experiencing issues with recruitment, employee retention or workplace culture or if you are experiencing complicated HR challenges or legal compliance issues, our HR consultancy can be a real asset.
What does HR stand for?
The acronym HR stands for Human Resources and relates to the management of employees within an organisation. HR is a term used commonly as a quick reference point.
What is an HR Consultant?
An HR consultant is a qualified professional who provides specialist advice and support to companies on different human resources matters. They help organisations optimise their workforce, improve employee relations and ensure compliance with UK employment laws. Essentially they act as a partner, helping companies attract, retain and develop talent while navigating the intricacies of HR management.
What are the advantages of using an HR consultant?
Hiring an HR consultant has many advantages including access to specialised knowledge, cost effectiveness, improved employee relations and improved law compliance. We can also help with workforce planning, training and development as well as performance management, leading to increased employee engagement and retention.
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Managing Legislative Changes
UK companies need to be prepared for the potential legislative reforms in the Employment Rights Bill (4). These are the biggest changes to employment law in over a decade, which take preparation and deployment to ensure full compliance. HR experts and specialists will be able to help and advise as changes come into place.
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Improving Employee Turnover
Average turnover rates for UK employees are 34% 5 and good HR practices can help to reduce this rate, improving company culture and lowering overheads.
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Navigating New Technology In The Workplace
The introduction of AI in the workplace comes with challenges for companies. According to a recent survey 6 60% of employees would be more likely to use AI tools at work if they were given the correct training. With the technology becoming commonplace, organisations should look to arrange new policies and training for staff.