Lindsay Barnett - Fractional HRD & Virtual HR Consultant | Freelance HR Support for HR Teams and Businesses
Welcome to my website! I am an independent and FCIPD qualified Fractional HR Director and Consultant offering high-quality and affordable HR Consultancy services nationwide.
I provide both virtual and in-person solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. With a team of trusted associates, I offer comprehensive HR services throughout the entire employee life cycle.
With over 25 years of experience up to HR Director level in various sectors and countries, I bring a wealth of HR expertise. I am known for delivering clear, business-focused, and practical solutions, even in complex cases or projects.
An overview of My HR Services
FRACTIONAL HR ADVICE
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Whether you're a start-up, scale-up, established business, or simply an organisation that doesn’t require full-time senior HR leadership — I offer fractional HR Director support tailored to your needs.
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From Contracts of Employment and HR Policies to complex employee relations, recruitment, and compliance, I provide strategic, hands-on HR expertise that fits around your business — not the other way around.
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Employment law and HR processes are constantly evolving, and your time is valuable. I offer flexible, affordable, and accessible support, giving you the confidence that your people practices are compliant, effective, and aligned with your goals.
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As a trained Mental Health First Aider, I also offer wellbeing support for your team — especially valuable if you don’t have an Employee Assistance Programme in place.
Whether you need a sounding board, a strategic partner, or someone to take the pressure off your internal team — I’m here to help.
HR PROJECT SUPPORT
HR PROJECT SUPPORT
Need extra support for an HR project or managing overflow tasks? With extensive experience in senior roles at well-known organisations, I provide expert assistance for immediate, long-term, or one-off HR projects.
My approach blends practical insights with a passion for helping medium and large businesses succeed.
I offer flexible support—whether regular or on an ad-hoc basis—tailored to your needs. Many of my clients from large, well-known companies value the ability to scale support up or down based on their workload.
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Unlike rigid day-rate models, I offer a flexible, hourly approach so you only pay for the time you need. If you're looking for adaptable and expert HR support, feel free to get in touch for more details.
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INTERIM AND CONTRACTING HR SUPPORT
AN EXTENSION TO YOUR HR TEAM
Providing interim HR services at both a strategic and operational level including short-term assignments requiring immediate support.
My HR Services
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CORE HR SUPPORT
This service provides essential day-to-day HR advice for managers and leaders, along with drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies.
It includes support with absence management, wellbeing guidance, and mental health first aid (MHFA)-informed approaches.
The offer also covers coaching and mentoring for HR team members and line managers, as well as compliance support through policy updates and HR audits.
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
This service provides expert support for managing disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and performance cases.
It includes guidance for sensitive or without-prejudice conversations, as well as support with redundancy and restructure consultations, and TUPE processes.
Additional offerings include workplace mediation, facilitated conversations, and conducting independent, impartial workplace investigations.
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PERFORMANCE, PAY & DEVELOPMENT
This service supports the design of performance review and appraisal frameworks, whether simple or bespoke, along with salary review processes, benchmarking, and pay structure development.
It includes job evaluation, grading, and the creation of career pathways.
The offer also provides training and development for managers and HR teams, as well as coaching to build and strengthen internal HR capability.
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HR CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION
This service supports organisational change through effective HR project management, including restructures, engagement initiatives, and onboarding improvements. It encompasses organisational design, workforce planning, and the development of culture and behaviour frameworks.
Additionally, it focuses on redesigning HR processes, mapping workflows, and identifying opportunities for improvement to drive long-term transformation.
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & CULTURE
This service encompasses the design, delivery, and reporting of employee engagement surveys, facilitation of listening sessions and feedback discussions, and action planning workshops to drive lasting change.
It also includes the development of organisational values, culture, and behavioural frameworks, as well as providing internal communications support during times of change.
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HR SUPPORT FOR HR TEAMS
