Human Resources Support for Independent Employers
Helping you handle people problems with confidence
How can we help?
Many employers delay tackling poor performance, sickness patterns or conduct issues because they’re unsure how to address them. Elliott HR brings structure, clarity and confident decision-making to help you manage these situations consistently and in line with best practice.
With a specialist focus on Employee Relations, Elliott HR supports employers across Sussex and the South East (typically with 1 - 100 employees) in addressing issues that can affect morale, reliability or productivity.
Common problems we help resolve
Persistent or patterned short-term absence
Poor performance
Conduct and behaviour concerns
Conflict in working relationships
Handling difficult conversations
Early stage grievances
Investigations
Health-related issues
How we approach people issues
Every business is different and so is every people issue. Our role is to help you step back, look at the situation clearly and decide what a fair and proportionate response looks like for both your business and your employee.
Judgement-led expertise you can trust
Employee issues require clarity, structure and sound professional judgement. Elliott HR is led by a Chartered MCIPD professional with extensive Employee Relations experience, providing advice aligned with CIPD standards and best practice. We help you apply experienced judgement to the specific situation in front of you.
A structured approach that reduces uncertainty
Using the CLEAR Framework, Elliott HR brings method and order to situations that can feel complex or uncomfortable. Each stage is grounded in good practice, helping employers understand what matters, what the risks are and what sensible next steps look like.
Fair, balanced and proportionate guidance
Employee concerns often involve sensitive judgement calls. We provide objective, practical advice that supports managerial responsibility while ensuring fairness for employees. This balanced approach helps employers maintain positive working relationships while protecting the business.
Practical support at every stage
From tailored action plans and meeting guidance to suggested wording and review structures, Elliott HR provides the practical tools managers need to handle employee relations issues with confidence, not just compliance.
Support tailored to independent employers
Employers with less than 100 employees rarely have dedicated ER expertise and often feel unsure about what is ‘allowed’ or how to conduct a fair process. Elliott HR offers clear, straightforward advice and flexible support.
A steady, professional presence when issues arise
Clients value Elliott HR for measured judgement, discretion and an ability to bring clarity to challenging situations. Whether dealing with performance concerns, absence patterns or conduct issues, support is delivered with consistency and professionalism.
Early support often prevents situations becoming more difficult or costly.
If you are dealing with a people issue and would value an experienced, independent perspective, the first step is usually a short, informal conversation. This gives you the opportunity to talk through what’s been happening and understand what your options look like, before deciding how to proceed.
Elliott HR is led by Juliette Elliott a Chartered MCIPD HR professional with extensive HR and Employee Relations experience.
