About Us

25 Years of Trusted HR Expertise

We've been helping UK employers navigate employment law, build great teams, and avoid costly mistakes since 2001.

Meet the Team

25+

Years in Business

2,500+

UK Employers Supported

25K+

Annual Appointments

94%

Client Retention Rate

Our Story

The HR Company was founded in 2001 with a simple mission: to give UK employers access to the same quality of HR support that large corporations enjoy — without the corporate price tag.

Over 25 years, we've grown into one of the UK's most trusted HR consultancies, supporting thousands of businesses across construction, hospitality, healthcare, technology, retail, and beyond.

We combine deep employment law expertise with practical, no-nonsense advice. Our team of qualified HR professionals and employment law specialists work as a true extension of your business — available when you need us, invested in your success.

Practical First

We give you clear, actionable advice — not legal jargon. Every recommendation is grounded in what actually works for UK employers.

Always Accessible

HR issues don't keep office hours. Our team and AI HR Agent are available when you need support — day or night.

Genuinely Invested

We treat every client's business as if it were our own. Your success is our success — and we're with you for the long term.

Compliance Without Compromise

We keep you on the right side of UK employment law without letting compliance get in the way of running your business.

Our Leadership Team

Experienced HR professionals and employment law specialists dedicated to your business.

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Audrey Carney

Managing Director: Employment Law

Audrey has over 20 years with The HR Company, and a decade in senior HR roles across pharma and now The HR Company. She is a specialist in employment tribunal strategy.

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Peter Carney

Managing Director: Technology and Innovation

Peter leads our technology and innovation with 18 years of experience advising UK and Ireland employers on complex IT and data protection matters.

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Ciaran Ramsey

Head of AI

Ciaran oversees our outsourced AI consultancy service, working with clients across healthcare, hospitality, and technology to build high-performing, compliant HR functions.

Trusted & Accredited

CIPD Approved
Investors in People
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 27001 Certified

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