Helen Goss
Partner
+44 (0)118 952 7254
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View Full ProfileSenior leaders today face increasing pressure to deliver strategic insight and operational support across a growing range of responsibilities. With expanding workloads and demands from the business and clients, it is not always practical or efficient to manage everything internally. That is where we come in.
At Boyes Turner HR Consultancy, we provide on-demand expertise through our network of consultants to support your team exactly where and when you need it. Whether you are handling essential HR functions or taking on complex projects, our flexible, cost-effective model helps you expand your HR capabilities with confidence.
With over 20 years of experience partnering with HR practitioners and consultants, we understand the demands placed on internal HR and other teams. Boyes Turner HR Consultancy has helped businesses of all sizes enhance their HR service delivery from day-to-day operations to large-scale initiatives.
Our employment consultants integrate smoothly with your team, offering targeted support that strengthens your internal capacity without adding permanent overheads.
Our HR consultancy services
As a seamless extension of your in-house HR team, our specialist employment consultants can partner with you to help with:
As a seamless extension of your in-house HR team, our employment law consultants partner with you to help with:
- Compliance & employee relations: Disciplinary and grievance procedures, appeal processes, whistleblowing investigations, TUPE compliance, business immigration and sponsorship, mediation, and representation at employment tribunals.
- Organisational change & transformation: Redundancy and restructuring consultations, mergers & acquisitions due diligence, succession planning and workforce planning.
- Talent, learning & development: Employee engagement initiatives, talent management and development, executive team and board coaching, and HR training for managers (such as resolving conflict and handling difficult conversations).
- Reward, benefits & wellbeing: Pay and reward structures, pensions, remuneration/reward advice, employee benefits, occupational health and tax advice.
- Equity, diversity & inclusion: Development and implementation of equity and diversity policies, inclusive workplace strategies, and compliance with equality legislation.
- On-demand expertise: Immediate HR advice and support when required.
Why use our HR consultancy service?
- Fast, proactive & specialist advice - We partner with HR and other experts and offer support when it matters most.
- People-first, but business-aligned mindset - We believe great companies are built on strong teams. Our approach puts people at the heart of every solution, helping HR leaders create fair, compliant, and high-performing workplaces. We have the experts to do that
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Flexible relationship models - Work with us and our consultants on a retained or ad hoc basis. We adapt to your needs.
- Expertise you can trust - We know our consultants and their area of expertise – we have worked with them often as clients at a senior level before they decide to build businesses as consultants.
- Comprehensive, integrated consultancy services - Beyond employment law, you gain access to other top-tier specialists offering seamless support across every area of workforce management.
- Combined offering of legal advice and HR consultancy services – the ultimate one stop shop.
- Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 - Boyes Turner's employment team were awarded Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 by Personnel Awards.
HR Consultancy FAQs
What are HR consultancy services?
HR consultancy services provide expert assistance to businesses in managing their human resources, focusing on compliance and best practices.
What are the advantages of using external HR consultants?
Engaging external HR support offers several key advantages. It provides access to specialist expertise in complex areas often at a more cost-effective rate than maintaining a full in-house team. External support also helps ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legislation, reduces legal risks, and frees up internal resources to focus on core business activities. Additionally, external providers offer an impartial perspective and scalable support, adapting to your business needs as they change.
Do Boyes Turner work with businesses of all sizes and sectors?
Boyes Turner's HR consultancy supports businesses of all sizes, from startups and SMEs to large national and international organisations. We work with a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to technology, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, education, retail, manufacturing, professional services, charities, and finance. Our employment law and consultancy services are scalable and tailored to your specific needs, whether you need day-to-day support, help managing complex workforce issues, or guidance on strategic employment matters.
Can Boyes Turner support with international HR issues or cross-border teams?
Yes, Boyes Turner regularly support clients with international HR matters and cross-border workforce challenges. Whether you are managing overseas employees, navigating international employment laws, or handling business immigration, we provide clear, coordinated advice.
How do you support internal HR teams vs outsourced HR providers?
We work seamlessly with both internal HR teams and outsourced HR providers, tailoring our support to complement your setup so you get the best possible outcome.
For internal HR teams, we act as an extension of your department, offering the full range of legal and/or other expertise on complex matters, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Why would an HR team need to use consultants?
You may need to use consultants as your team may not be as strong in certain areas such as pension requirements, reward, or tax advice or even investigating complex whistleblowing allegations. You may also have people on leave and just not have sufficient resource at a particular time of need.
