The HR Dept Bristol, Bath & North Somerset

The HR Dept Bristol, Bath & North Somerset We provide local and personal HR advice & support to SMEs in the Bristol, Bath and North Somerset area.

When a company has a problem it is usually either caused by or has an impact on their staff. They need to find practical, pragmatic and cost effective solutions and that’s exactly what we provide and what’s more, we respond very quickly. The HR Dept started in Bristol and now has a dedicated team providing local and personal HR and Health and Safety solutions across the Bristol and Bath area. If you have an employment issue call us now on 0845 20 21 999

As a professional team we can offer everything that a large corporate HR department would provide but at a fraction of the cost. You can have our pay as you go service or for those wanting more help our advice line service backed by legal expenses insurance is ideal.

*Advice line backed by legal expenses insurance
*Contracts of employment
*Employee handbooks
*Recruitment
*Redundancy projects
*Training and development
*Employee relations
*Disciplinary and grievance procedures
*Health and Safety
*Payroll
*Absence Management
*TUPE transfers
*Psychometric Assessments
*Employee Attitude Surveys

Another busy week supporting local SMEs with HR Matters including:TUPEPolicy reviewsLay offsPromotionsMaternity returnsD...
25/09/2026

Another busy week supporting local SMEs with HR Matters including:

TUPE
Policy reviews
Lay offs
Promotions
Maternity returns
DBS checks
Handbook reviews
Training
Contract amendments
Restructures
Performance management
Appraisals
and more...

Find out how we can support the HR function in your business. Call us on 0117 970 2955 or visit our website.

Right to work checks are in the headlines this Autumn because the government is broadening their scope as of 1st October...
23/09/2026

Right to work checks are in the headlines this Autumn because the government is broadening their scope as of 1st October.

The changes relate more to commercial law rather than employment law, but it is a good opportunity to review your current right to work check processes.

Has everyone on your payroll, from employees to casual staff, been properly checked? Don’t assume just based on an accent or skin colour that a check is automatically required. In our latest blog we look at what is new, plus what you need to do to ensure your business stays compliant: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/uk-right-to-work-checks-in-focus

Big employment law changes are landing in October 2026.Employers will need to adapt to new requirements around harassmen...
21/09/2026

Big employment law changes are landing in October 2026.
Employers will need to adapt to new requirements around harassment prevention, trade union rights and tribunal claims. Preparing now can save time, reduce risk and help keep your business compliant. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/employment-rights-act-round-two

Yet another busy week for the advisory team, helping local businesses with all manner of HR matters including:policiesha...
18/09/2026

Yet another busy week for the advisory team, helping local businesses with all manner of HR matters including:

policies
handbooks
investigations
letters
appeals
contract amendments
job descriptions
job adverts
eLearning
disciplinaries
redundancies
short term absences
greivances
and more...

Find out how we can support the HR function in your business. Call us on 0117 970 2955.

Today is International Equal Pay Day!Established by the United Nations, this day recognises the importance of both past ...
18/09/2026

Today is International Equal Pay Day!

Established by the United Nations, this day recognises the importance of both past and ongoing efforts to achieve equal pay in the workplace.

At The HR Dept, we proudly advocate for fairness and equality in every workplace.

There is a well-worn saying that people get promoted to their level of incompetence. This often plays out as a good tech...
17/09/2026

There is a well-worn saying that people get promoted to their level of incompetence. This often plays out as a good technician rising the ladder until they do little to no technical work, instead spending their time managing a team – which it turns out they are not equipped to do.

One survey looking at ROI gaps, found that about a third of employees said their managers infrequently reviewed their progression whilst nearly 40% said they were not regularly set targets.

People management is surely one of the most direct ways in which you can drive productivity within your business. From enforcing basic disciplines like attendance, punctuality and meeting deadlines, to developing skills sets, maintaining team harmony and nipping problems in the bud.

We explore this further, along with Holiday pay, epilepsy awareness, The Fair work agency and more.
To read these articles in full, and find out the latest from the world of HR, check out our newsletter here: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/newsletters/people-matter-september-2026

14/09/2026

As AI becomes more common in workplace decisions and processes, it's important that employers can recognise and respond to AI-related grievances effectively. Having clear policies, transparent processes and appropriate training in place can help build trust, reduce risk and ensure concerns are handled fairly. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-ai-grievances

Address

First Floor, 3 Brook Office Park, Emersons Green
Bristol
BS167FL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

0117 9702955

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