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Outsourced HR Support & Consultancy

Outsourced HR Support in Leicester

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We’ve been running our business in since 2011, with our founders having been based in the East Midlands for over 30 years. We’ve seen the amazing changes that the region has undergone since then, and are proud to be part of its future. Most of our clients are based in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and the surrounding East Midlands area, and many of them are only a stone’s throw away from us.

We’ve grown from a single-person business operating from home, to a multi-award winning company with offices and a whole team of HR consultants and employment law experts. In addition, we’ve also diversified into management training, workplace wellbeing, and HR recruitment, so that we can now help you with a whole package of people-related support.

Which means we can offer you the stability of an established company, the credibility of one with an outstanding local reputation, and the capability of one that’s grown beyond the one-person stage. You can be fully confident that we’re able to deliver what we promise, and can trust that we’ll reliably be there in the future when you need help.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and in particular, the long-term relationships we’ve established within the local business community.

If you’re a Leicester-based business looking for outsourced HR support, the chances are you already know someone that we’ve worked with. So go on, just ask them what we’re like!

An incredibly seamless process
“We have collaborated with Loates HR Recruitment on several occasions. Their team is consistently professional and responsive. We recently worked with Sarah and her team to fill an HR Manager role, and they made it an incredibly seamless process. We are thrilled to have appointed a highly capable candidate as a result. We would certainly recommend them to others.”
Other agencies attempted to compete on this hire but they missed the mark
“We were extremely pleased working with Loates HR Recruitment. They are responsive and thorough so we felt confident that they understood our requirements and provided us with a stellar candidate. Other agencies attempted to compete on this hire but they missed the mark.”
A course based on practice, not theory
“I had the pleasure to attend training delivered by Loates. The delivery has been superb and the trainer’s practical knowledge makes this learning something I can take away and start applying in my daily job. The course has been interactive and inclusive, allowing neurodivergent people like myself feel welcomed and at ease, making the learning experience enjoyable, not endurable. The materials have been based on the needs of my organisation and provide great support to my managerial role.”

We provide HR support for Leicester businesses

Which means we’re readily available to support all those HR issues that can only be dealt with in person. And since we have our own private meeting rooms at our office, it means we can have sensitive discussions with you away from your normal place of work. Being able to meet offsite helps protect the privacy of individual employees involved in personal issues, such as disciplinaries or grievances, and helps prevent rumours spreading in relation to company-wide issues such as redundancies or TUPEs.

We’re only a short distance from Derby city centre, and easily reachable from major road and rail routes. And our office is fully accessible, with disability-friendly private facilities, and reserved free parking immediately outside.

So, if you’re looking for outsourced HR support in Leicester you’re welcome to just pop in when you’re passing. Or we’re equally happy to come over to your place. Or even meet online. Whatever works best for you.

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We also provide HR training in and around Leicester

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
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
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

Need outsourced HR support but not in Leicester?

No problem!

As much as we love providing outsourced HR support for Leicester businesses, we also help those across the East Midlands and beyond.

Indeed, we currently have clients based in Cardiff and London, and have previously worked as far afield as Cairo, Egypt!

In addition, our office has a dedicated high-speed fibre internet connection, together with high quality audio, video, and lighting gear, which means we’re also fully equipped for virtual meetings via Teams, Zoom, or the like, should that be more convenient or time-efficient for you.

So, we’re ready and waiting to help you with outsourced HR support, wherever you may be!

We can help you with outsourced HR support in Leicester!

Sarah Loates

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!