Outsourced HR Support & Consultancy
Derby • Nottingham • Leicester • East Midlands

We’re not your average HR consultancy

We’re a multi-award winning 5-star rated team of CIPD-qualified HR consultants based in Derby. We provide outsourced HR support and employment law consultancy for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, and the surrounding East Midlands area. But we’ve got a few things that make us different from the average HR consultancy.

We pride ourselves on the personal service we deliver to employers. No anonymous telephone helpdesks or generic document databases here. Just proper face-to-face HR support from down-to-earth and approachable people with actual names. People who you can get to know and trust, and who can be relied on to be there to provide practical assistance and a non-judgemental friendly face whenever things aren’t going so well. People who in turn can really get to know you and your business, and so fully understand how best to help you achieve your goals.

Outsourced HR support like it should be.

We’re a 5-star rated HR consultants

Loates HR are outstanding in their knowledge support and care- highly recommended

“We’ve been really happy with the support we’ve had from Loates HR Services. They’re always quick to respond, give really good, practical advice and take the time to properly understand what’s needed. We’ve found them to be very professional and thorough, but without making things complicated or overly formal. You know that things are being handled properly, which gives you a lot of reassurance. They’re also just a lovely team to deal with — friendly, approachable and always happy to help. It’s that combination of great HR knowledge and being genuinely nice people that makes such a difference. We’d happily recommend Loates HR Services to any business looking for reliable, knowledgeable and personable HR support.”

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Tracy Harrison

Safe and Sound

Derby and Derbyshire

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Upcoming HR-related training courses

Bitesize : How to Recruit the Right Person

This module supports managers to recruit confidently and fairly in an SME environment. It focuses on making good hiring decisions, setting clear expectations from the start, and avoiding common recruitment mistakes that lead to performance or people issues later on.

📅 Tuesday 29th September 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30

📍 Online Delivery

💷 £129

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Bitesize : How to Deliver Outstanding Results

As a manager you play a crucial role in supporting your team to meet objectives and deliver results. By developing effective performance management you will improve productivity, foster professional growth, and guide development, ensuring team members are supported in achieving their goals and reaching full potential.

📅 Wednesday 30th September 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30

📍 Online Delivery

💷 £129

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Bitesize : How to Manage Absence

This module helps managers confidently and consistently manage absence in an SME setting. It focuses on having the right conversations, spotting patterns early, and taking appropriate action while balancing employee wellbeing with business needs.

📅 Tuesday 6th October 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30

📍 Online Delivery

💷 £129

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We can help you with outsourced HR support!

Already know what you want?

Great, let’s get to it!

Not sure exactly what you need?

No problem!

Our friendly and down-to-earth HR consultants will point you in the right direction. We’d love to have an informal chat to find out more about your business and so help you identify the areas most in need of attention.

We’re not after a quick sale, we’re all about building long-term relationships. In fact, we don’t even employ any sales people. Which means that right from the start you’ll be talking directly to someone who can actually help you.

We’re ready and waiting, so just get in touch!