Outsourced HR Services Harrogate
Are you looking for Outsourced HR Consultancy in Harrogate?
At Norton Loxley, we are more than just an outsourced HR provider; we are your strategic partner dedicated to solving your HR challenges and providing peace of mind, so you can focus on driving your business forward. Serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Harrogate and the surrounding areas, we take the hassle out of HR and resourcing, freeing up your time to focus on growth and innovation.
Being based near Harrogate, we are always available to be on-site when you need us most, offering fast, efficient, and tailored HR solutions that align perfectly with your business needs. Our hands-on, personable approach means you can trust us to handle every detail with care and precision.
Passionate about driving business growth in Harrogate and Yorkshire, we specialise in helping ambitious scale-up businesses turn their vision into reality. Our bespoke services are designed to streamline HR processes, cut overhead costs, and keep you compliant with the latest employment laws.
Whether you’re a startup looking to build a strong foundation or an established business seeking to scale, Norton Loxley will ensure your HR functions are optimized. Partner with us and focus on what matters most – growing your business to new heights.
Why Choose Norton Loxley’s HR Professionals To Support Your Harrogate based Business?
At Norton Loxley, we don’t just offer HR consultancy – we provide cutting-edge, business-driven solutions that give you a competitive edge. Our experienced HR consultants are commercially focused and proactive, helping you attract, engage, and retain top talent, so your business thrives.
Whether you need comprehensive HR management or just ad-hoc guidance, our flexible services scale to fit your exact needs. No matter the size or stage of your business, we tailor our approach to ensure your HR function operates smoothly and efficiently, allowing you to focus on growth.
Testimonials From Harrogate Businesses
We came to Norton Loxley through recommendation. As an already small team we needed to ensure that the resources for our business weren’t reduced by avoidable HR issues. I would certainly recommend Norton Loxley. The sensitivity and speed with which they respond to fast paced HR developments has been invaluable to us.
Camilla Greenwood, Managing Director Herbfed, Greenwoods Solicitors, Knaresborough, Harrogate (HG4)
After an initial meeting to discuss the job description, expectation and availability. A suitable shortlist of candidates was then put forward for consideration and interviews were arranged swiftly. The candidate is now in post, and we will certainly be reaching out again when the need for further recruitment arises.
Director, Hemingways Marketing, Ripon, Harrogate District (HG4)
I really appreciate all you have done and contributed to HR and the wider business. The HR Department is certainly in a better place.
Mike Evans, Managing Director Retail Profiling, North Yorkshire (DL10)
Harrogate Business Support for Employers
According to North Yorkshire Council there are over 9,000 businesses within the Harrogate District and as such has a thriving business community. With a large proportion of these businesses being small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), there is lots of support to help these businesses prosper, in order to provide employment and boost the local economy.
The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub is a fantastic organisation that supports SME’s within Harrogate and the surrounding areas, with their start-up and scale-up plans.
There is financial support including grants and loans, as well as advice and guidance for SME’s on a whole range of topics including employment, marketing, finance, leadership development and business mentoring.
If you are a business owner with ambitious plans within Harrogate or the surrounding area, consider investing in professional HR services that provide both compliance assurance and strategic guidance. With the right support, you can focus on growth while ensuring your team is aligned with your business goals.
MEET THE TEAM
Siân Whelan FCIPD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Siân is a fully qualified HR and recruitment professional and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. After years of senior HR and recruitment experience covering the UK and Europe, she founded Norton Loxley with the mission to find HR solutions that increase business performance and growth. Her operational and strategic experience has enabled her to successfully support business leaders and deliver company-focused results.
Siobhan Collyer
DIRECTOR
Siobhan specialises in talent acquisition and recruitment. She is passionate about the benefits of taking an “in-house” approach to recruitment and supports our clients with finding the best talent and the right match for their team. Working consultatively with clients to support and advise at all stages of the recruitment process; from benchmarking and proactive search campaigns, right through to onboarding. Her focus is on building long-lasting relationships which support client growth.
Sophie Jackson
PEOPLE ADVISOR
Sophie is a highly organised and professional HR and Recruitment Coordinator who has supported clients across multiple sectors; from legal practices, marketing agencies, charities, hospitality and care industries. Sophie is friendly and helpful in her approach to supporting clients and is passionate about the benefits of implementing HR and recruitment systems, in modernising and ensuring the efficiency of any HR function.
Nicola Smith ACIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Nicola is a passionate level 5 CIPD People Professional, with over 10 years’ experience supporting organisations from a variety of sectors and industries. Nicola is friendly and approachable, yet extremely commercially focused in her approach to supporting clients to find the best HR solutions.
Anna Roberts MCIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Anna is an experienced HR professional and a Chartered member of the CIPD. She has spent the majority of her career working in-house in HR for small and medium sized private companies and has significant experience in private eyecare, engineering and car parking. Anna is a true generalist and can assist you in all areas of the employment life cycle, she particularly enjoys the area of employee relations.
Hannah Horner ACIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Hannah has a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, is a member of the CIPD and is passionate about all things people. Hannah has held leadership roles and supported to board level in a wide range of organisations and services across all sectors. She uses her strategic and operational knowledge and experience to quickly understand organisations needs in order to provide highly effective HR support and solutions. Hannah is also an accredited Mediator and is particularly skilled in supporting organisations with conflict and change.
How much does HR outsourcing cost in Harrogate?
As with all professional services, there is often a range of costs depending on the level of service being provided. Typically, in Harrogate, HR consultancy costs for outsourced HR will vary between £80- £130 per hour. This is a big range but will depend on the length of contract you commit to, what type of support you require and the level of expertise required to fulfil the work.
MEET THE TEAM
Siân Whelan FCIPD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Siân is a fully qualified HR and recruitment professional and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. After years of senior HR and recruitment experience covering the UK and Europe, she founded Norton Loxley with the mission to find HR solutions that increase business performance and growth. Her operational and strategic experience has enabled her to successfully support business leaders and deliver company-focused results.
Siobhan Collyer
DIRECTOR
Siobhan specialises in talent acquisition and recruitment. She is passionate about the benefits of taking an “in-house” approach to recruitment and supports our clients with finding the best talent and the right match for their team. Working consultatively with clients to support and advise at all stages of the recruitment process; from benchmarking and proactive search campaigns, right through to onboarding. Her focus is on building long-lasting relationships which support client growth.
Sophie Jackson
PEOPLE ADVISOR
Sophie is a highly organised and professional HR and Recruitment Coordinator who has supported clients across multiple sectors; from legal practices, marketing agencies, charities, hospitality and care industries. Sophie is friendly and helpful in her approach to supporting clients and is passionate about the benefits of implementing HR and recruitment systems, in modernising and ensuring the efficiency of any HR function.
Nicola Smith ACIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Nicola is a passionate level 5 CIPD People Professional, with over 10 years’ experience supporting organisations from a variety of sectors and industries. Nicola is friendly and approachable, yet extremely commercially focused in her approach to supporting clients to find the best HR solutions.
Anna Roberts MCIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Anna is an experienced HR professional and a Chartered member of the CIPD. She has spent the majority of her career working in-house in HR for small and medium sized private companies and has significant experience in private eyecare, engineering and car parking. Anna is a true generalist and can assist you in all areas of the employment life cycle, she particularly enjoys the area of employee relations.
Hannah Horner ACIPD
HR CONSULTANT
Hannah has a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, is a member of the CIPD and is passionate about all things people. Hannah has held leadership roles and supported to board level in a wide range of organisations and services across all sectors. She uses her strategic and operational knowledge and experience to quickly understand organisations needs in order to provide highly effective HR support and solutions. Hannah is also an accredited Mediator and is particularly skilled in supporting organisations with conflict and change.
What areas of Harrogate do we service
Here are some of (but not limited to) the areas of Harrogate that we offer HR consultancy services to: Harrogate (HG1, HG2, HG3), Knaresborough (HG5), Ripon (HG4), Pateley Bridge (HG3), Boroughbridge (YO51), Masham (HG4), Starbeck (HG2), Spofforth (HG3), Killinghall (HG3), and Hampsthwaite (HG3).
