HR Consultancy in Manchester - LighterHR

HR Consultancy in Manchester

We help Manchester businesses handle people issues confidently, strengthen their teams, and stay compliant with clear, practical HR support.

If you’re looking for straightforward HR support in Manchester, LighterHR’s consultants are here to help. We work with organisations across the city and the wider North West, providing clear guidance on everything from individual employee issues to large-scale business changes.

Our experienced Manchester-based HR consultants take time to understand how your organisation works and tailor their advice to fit. From one off guidance to fully managed HR support, you’ll have the expertise you need to stay compliant, build stronger teams, and keep your business moving forward.

Explore Our Range of HR Services

Every business has different HR challenges. Choose the area most relevant to your needs.

Manage and Resolve People Issues


Resolve employee issues, including absence, grievance, disciplinary, or performance, quickly and fairly, while protecting your business.

Grow and Develop Your People


Build frameworks, appraisals, and recruitment practices that engage employees and help your business thrive.

HR Foundations for SMEs


Put the right contracts, handbooks, and policies in place to protect your business and give employees clarity.

HR Support for Organisational Change


Navigate restructuring, redundancies, or TUPE transfers with clear guidance that protects both your people and your business.

Outsourced HR Support for SMEs


Get flexible HR expertise when you need it, without the cost of hiring in-house.

Why Choose LighterHR for HR Consultancy if you’re an SME in Manchester?

Straight answers, human support
We make complex issues simple with practical, plain-spoken advice.

Trusted by Manchester SMEs
From digital agencies in the Northern Quarter to manufacturers in Trafford Park, organisations across Greater Manchester trust us for practical, plain-spoken HR advice.

Full-service HR
From compliance to employee development, we cover the whole spectrum of HR—scaled to fit your business.

HR Consultancy Services trusted by Manchester Businesses

We support organisations across Greater Manchester, from start-ups to established firms.

HR Consultancy for SME - Client - Benetton
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HR Consultancy for SME - Client - Once Upon a Time - Creative
Client - Charity - Jo Cox Foundation - LighterHR
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Client - Beauty Products - Caudalie - LighterHR
Client - Creative Design - Once Upon a Time - LighterHR
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Client Story

“As a small business owner with developing needs and challenges, it’s been invaluable having a trusted partner on hand to guide and advise us.

LighterHR gives us confidence to make clear, concise decisions.”

Testimonial - Ian Tomalin-Hall, CEO, Grammatik - LighterHR

Ian Tomalin-Hall

CEO, Grammatik

Client - Marketing PR Agency - Grammatik - LighterHR

Take the Next Step

From everyday questions to bigger projects, getting the right HR support is easy. Take the next step and see how we can help your business thrive.

HR Service Options

Choose the Option for HR Consultancy that works best for your business:

Pay As You Go

HR Consultancy for SME - Pay As You Go

HR support available whenever your business needs it

Retained

HR Consultancy for SME - Retained

Ongoing HR service which flexes to your business needs

Projects

HR Consultancy for SME - HR Projects

HR projects with defined deliverables and timing

Key Questions

Do you provide onsite HR consultancy in Manchester?

Yes. Our HR consultants support clients across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. We can visit your office, join meetings remotely, or provide advice by phone or email—whatever works best for your business.

What size of business do you work with in Manchester?

We work with a wide range of Manchester based SMEs, from growing tech firms to established professional services. Whatever your industry, we’ll tailor our HR consultancy to your size, structure, and goals.

Can you help with one off HR issues as well as ongoing support?

Of course. Many Manchester businesses contact us when a specific HR issue arises, such as redundancy planning or a disciplinary matter. Others prefer regular retained support or project based consultancy for wider people strategy.

Manchester Office

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester, M1 4LX

Not sure which service you need?

Let’s talk through your situation and we’ll help you find the right support for your business.