Your Outsourced HR Department for Clear, Commercial and Compliant People Management
Consensus HR is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and provides outsourced HR and Employment Law services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire — The Shires. We help employers manage people confidently, fairly and consistently with practical HR advice, contracts, handbooks, employee relations guidance and retained HR support for SMEs.
How Can Consensus HR Help Your Business?
Use the quick links below to move straight to the main HR and Employment Law support areas most employers need.
HR & Employment Law Services in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire
Consensus HR is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and provides all outsourced HR and Employment Law consultancy services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. This includes retained HR support, ad-hoc HR advice, Employment Law guidance, employee handbooks, contracts of employment, disciplinary and grievance support, absence management, performance management, redundancy support, TUPE guidance, settlement agreement support and HR documentation for SMEs.
We support employers throughout The Shires, including Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertford, St Albans, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Biggleswade, Shefford, Sandy, Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots and surrounding areas.
Professional HR Support Led by Experience
Consensus HR is led by Matthew Chilcott, Owner, FCIPD, ACEL, BA (Hons). The consultancy supports employers with practical Human Resources and Employment Law guidance designed to help prevent people problems, manage workplace risk and support stronger teams.
Whether you need retained HR support or help with a specific workplace issue, Consensus HR provides clear, commercial and professional advice in plain English.
Professional HR Support That Protects Your Business and Supports Your Team
Managing employees can be complex. Consensus HR gives business owners and managers access to experienced HR and Employment Law support so that workplace issues are handled correctly from the start.
HR Advice
Day-to-day guidance for managers on employee issues, communication, performance and workplace conduct.
Employment Law
Practical support with UK workplace legislation, fair processes and risk management.
Contracts & Handbooks
Clear employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and HR documentation for UK employers.
Employee Relations
Support with disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, probation, redundancy and appeal processes.
Why Employers Choose Consensus HR
- Outsourced HR department support without the cost of employing an in-house HR team.
- Commercial, practical advice from experienced HR professionals.
- Support for SMEs across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the wider UK.
- Clear documentation to help demonstrate fair and consistent management.
- Proactive HR support designed to prevent people problems before they escalate.
What We Help With
We support employers with recruitment, onboarding, probation periods, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy, settlement discussions, TUPE, policy updates, Employment Law changes and employee wellbeing.
Our aim: to help you run your business while managing your team legally, fairly and effectively.
Our Core HR & Employment Law Services
Retained HR Support
Ongoing HR advice, documentation support and management guidance for employers who want reliable help throughout the year.
Ad-hoc HR Consultancy
Focused support when a specific employee issue, project or workplace concern needs to be managed correctly.
HR Documentation
Contracts, handbooks, letters, policies and procedures designed to support consistent workplace management.
A Simple, Professional Approach
Understand
We listen to the issue, understand the facts and identify the practical HR and Employment Law considerations.
Advise
We provide clear, plain-English guidance with suitable options and documentation where required.
Support
We help you manage the process consistently, professionally and in line with good HR practice.
