As a commercially focused HR consultancy based in Scotland, with decades of top-level experience, there isn’t much our dedicated team hasn’t seen or dealt with. Founded by Fiona McKee, we specialise in providing flexible HR services tailored to the needs of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses.
Whatever position you may find yourself in regarding people management, we’re here to offer practical commercial HR advice. Our deep understanding of best practices and employment law ensures that you meet your responsibilities as an employer while making the best decisions for your business.
What sets us apart is our team of experienced HR Directors who apply their pragmatic and non-judgmental approach to solving your people challenges. We understand both the intricacies of employment law and the practical realities of running a business. Our focus is on delivering straightforward, actionable solutions that align with your business goals. Whether you need day-to-day HR support or help with complex issues, we get straight to work. We ensure your HR processes are efficient, compliant, and tailored to your business needs.
Talk to us if you need help with any of the following:
- Retained HR support
- Absence Management
- Discipline & Grievance
- Exit interviews
- HR Audits
- HR Systems
- Hybrid Working
- Managing Poor Performance
- Merger & acquisition due diligence
- Merger & acquisition post-acquisition integration
- Onboarding
- Organisational restructures
- Recruitment
- Redundancy & Restructure
- Reward & Recognition
- Settlement agreement
- Talent management
- TUPE
- Retained HR support
- Absence Management
- Discipline & Grievance
- Exit interviews
- HR Audits
- HR Systems
- Hybrid Working
- Managing Poor Performance
- Merger & acquisition due diligence
- Merger & acquisition post-acquisition integration
- Onboarding
- Organisational restructures
- Recruitment
- Redundancy & Restructure
- Reward & Recognition
- Settlement agreement
- Talent management
- TUPE
Meet the Team
Fiona McKee - Founder
Fiona brings a wealth of HR experience having worked as a Global HR Director for a Multi-National Services and Technology business where she has led teams across multiple regions. Fiona is a chartered member of the CIPD, a committee member and the diversity and inclusion ambassador for the Institute of Directors (IoD) Glasgow and the West, and a member of the Scottish Business Advisory Group. Her expertise covers a variety of complex HR challenges, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, where she focuses on creating effective integration strategies to unify company cultures.
With a keen eye for detail and a practical approach, Fiona excels in asking the right questions, providing invaluable guidance and advising clients on strategic planning for business growth. Her deep understanding of the importance of communication in HR makes her a trusted advisor, helping organisations navigate change and achieve sustainable growth.
Ann McKenzie - Senior HR Consultant
Ann brings a wealth of experience from various industries within the private sector and holds a Chartered Member status with the CIPD. She began her HR career in local government and has since held roles such as Head of HR and Head of People and Culture.
With years of HR expertise, Ann has a passion for making HR a credible and supportive function within businesses. She has started up the HR function for three different organisations and now enjoys the diversity of consultancy work, supporting a wide range of clients with unique challenges.
Jill Burgess - Senior HR Consultant
With 30 years of experience in the HR and people development sector, Jill has worked across a wide range of industries and market sectors, including Outsourcing, Manufacturing, Charity, Education, Retail, and Customer Service.
As a strategic HR leader, Jill focusses on enhancing organisational performance through effective leadership, motivated employees, and a positive cultural environment. Jill’s experience includes developing HR strategies and utilising psychometric tools like MBTI and DISC. Jill is a Fellow of the CIPD and advocate for menopause awareness in the workplace.
Louise Holloway - Senior HR Consultant
Louise has over 20 years of HR and Training experience both as internal HR in Corporate and more recently as an Independent Consultant. She holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.
Louise has worked with a wide range of business sizes and sectors, specialising in Employee Relations issues including redundancy and TUPE. From a training perspective, she focusses on giving managers the skills they need to manage their people through difficult issues such as performance management, disciplinaries and grievance.
Rebecca Nicholson - Business Support Manager
With a background in operational management, Rebecca supports the team at The HR Practice in ensuring the business runs smoothly.
Rebecca has a wide skillset in operational support, business/HR administration, recruitment and really anything requiring a common-sense, resourceful approach! She assists with a range of tasks including diary and email management, event organisation, minute-taking, and research.
Mollie & Willow - Wellbeing Officers
With years of experience in creating office mischief and bringing joy to the team, Mollie and Willow are true professionals in boosting morale. Mollie, a spirited Westie, specialises in puddle-diving and muddy adventures, making sure every workday is filled with excitement. Willow, on the other hand, takes a more refined approach, carefully sidestepping any mess and keeping her pristine coat in top condition.
Together, they bring a balanced dynamic to the office. Mollie ensures that no puddle goes unexplored, while Willow provides the calm, collected presence every team needs. Their combined expertise in charm and cuddles makes them indispensable members of The HR Practice, always ready to offer a wagging tail and a friendly paw.
Open the door to HR support, enabling you to focus on your business
The HR Practice is focussed on delivering exceptional HR support to small and growing businesses like yours.
As a commercially focussed HR consultancy with decades of top-level experience, there isn’t much our dedicated team hasn’t seen or dealt with.
So, when you work with us, you can stop worrying about your HR issues and concentrate on what matters most - getting results for your business.
Our Values:
AGILE
We deliver fast and effective commercial results so that you can focus on running your business. It’s like having a HR Manager without the cost.
CUSTOMER DRIVEN
We put your needs front and centre of our business strategy. We take time to understand your objectives and provide a seamless service.
NON-JUDGEMENTAL
We’re all human and understand things happen. The more honest you are with us about the situation you’re in, the easier it is for us to help you.
OUTCOME FOCUSED
We start with the end in mind and provide you with the quickest and most effective commercial HR advice possible. We’ll save you time and money.
We can help you with...
- Managing persistent, short-term absence, or long-term absence which is impacting on your business
- Resolving employee relations matters such as discipline, grievance or whistleblowing investigations
- Finding the best solution for Hybrid working
- Managing poor performance or having difficult conversations.
- Rewarding and recognising your employees - including salary benchmarking and employee benefits
- Settlement agreements
