HR Support for
Growing Businesses
in Manchester & the North West

Your trusted HR sounding board - calm, clear, and confident people support for small business owners.

Qualified & Experienced

A law degree, HR postgraduate diploma, and over a decade of experience, so you're in safe, capable hands.

Your Sounding Board

I get to know your business properly , so when something comes up, you've already got someone in your corner.

Practical, Not Complicated

No jargon, no unnecessary process. Just clear advice and real solutions that work for your business.

Outsourced HR Support for Female Business Leaders & Small Business Owners in Manchester

Practical HR consultancy across Manchester & the North West, because HR doesn't have to be a headache.

You didn’t start your business to become an HR expert, but people challenges come with growth. That’s where I come in.

I work with female leaders and small business owners across Manchester and the North West, providing outsourced HR support that’s practical, personal, and built around your business. No jargon, no unnecessary process, just calm, clear guidance when you need it most.

With me as your HR partner, you’ll stop firefighting and start feeling confident about your people decisions.

I’m not here to hand you a generic policy document and disappear. I get to know your business, your team, and your goals,  and I show up as your HR support, not just a consultant you call in a crisis.

HR Services Tailored to Your Business

Whether you need ongoing HR leadership, a one-off project, or someone to call when something comes up, I’ve got a way of working that fits.:

  • Fractional HR Support – flexible HR leadership without the full-time hire
  • On-Demand Advice – expert guidance exactly when you need it, from £130/hour
  • People Projects – contracts, handbooks, restructures and TUPE delivered end to end
  • Workshops & Training – practical sessions that build confident, capable managers

Whether you're hiring your first employee, managing a difficult situation, or scaling your team... I've got you.

How We Get Started 

① Book a free Collaboration Call

We have a relaxed, no-obligation chat about your business, your team, and what’s on your mind. No jargon, no sales pitch,  just an honest conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

② I’ll put together a proposal

Based on our conversation, I’ll send you a clear proposal outlining exactly what I’d recommend, how I’d work with you, and what it costs. No surprises, no hidden fees.

③ We get to work

Once you’re happy, we agree terms and hit the ground running. From day one, you’ve got a trusted HR partner in your corner, ready to help your business grow with confidence.

Ready to feel confident about HR?

You didn’t start your business to spend your evenings Googling / Chat GPTing employment law. Let me take it off your plate, so you can get back to doing what you do best.

Book your free collaboration call

Collaborate

verb [ I ]

UK : /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/

to work with someone else for a special purpose.

About Me

I'm Rachel , and I started Collaborate HR because small businesses deserve better than generic HR.

My approach is simple: I get to know your business properly, I tell you what I actually think, and I show up for you consistently – not just when there’s a crisis. Think of me as the HR person you never knew you needed.

My Vision

I work with female leaders and small business owners across Manchester and the North West who want to build great teams, lead with confidence, and make good people decisions without losing sleep over it.

That's what I'm here for..

My Services

HR Support That Fits the Way You Work

Fractional Head of HR

Flexible HR leadership for your growing team, without the cost of a full-time hire. I embed in your business and show up as your HR person.

On-Demand Advice

Expert HR guidance exactly when you need it. No retainer, no long-term commitment, just clear, practical advice.

People Projects

Contracts, handbooks, restructures, TUPE - I take the lead and deliver it properly, on time and on budget.

Workshops & Training

Practical sessions that give your managers the skills and confidence to handle the real stuff.