Primary service
HR Retainer Support
Your HR expert at the end of the phone without the full time hire - resolve early rather than firefight later.
FOUNDER LED HR CONSULTANCY · UK WIDE
HR support from someone who knows your business.
You’re not buying access to an HR service. You get me: 20+ years of HR experience, in a proper relationship with your organisation.
Chartered MCIPD20+ years in HRMA Personnel & DevelopmentQualified mediatorREMOTE, UK WIDE
How I can help
Different HR needs. The right support when you need it.
Investigations, Hearings & Appeals
Independent, experienced support for sensitive workplace matters.
Projects & Ad Hoc HR
Practical HR expertise when you need additional support.
Why retained HR?
HR works better when your adviser knows your business.
Knows your business
Advice built on your organisation, not generic guidance.
Ask early
Deal with people issues before they get bigger.
Practical support
Advice, documents and guidance when you need them.
Consistency
Always Kristy. Never a different adviser.
Founder-led
Your HR person. Not an HR helpline.
I'm Kristy West. 20+ years in HR across private, public and charitable organisations: manufacturing, retail, hospitality, care, security, events, logistics, e-commerce and professional services. Everyday HR questions and genuinely difficult employee situations, both handled properly.
- 20+ years in HR
- Chartered MCIPD
- Qualified workplace mediator
- Commercial, fair and straight-talking
Meet the & Co.
Who I work with
Organisations where people matter.
SMEs & growing businesses
Retained HR support and day-to-day guidance, without an in-house hire.
Professional referral partners
Solicitors, accountants and advisers whose clients need trusted HR expertise.
Charities & not-for-profits
Support that balances your people, your governance and funded budgets.
Larger organisations & HR teams
Independent investigations, appeals and specialist capacity when you're stretched.
Client Testimonials
What clients say
Real feedback from the organisations and people Kristy has supported.
“Alika&Co. provided excellent HR support during a difficult employee matter. Professional, kind, and knowledgeable.”
Sarah J
Google review
“A reliable partner for our small business. Their HR guidance has been invaluable.”
Mark L
Google review
“Responsive, responsible, and truly beside you every step of the way. Highly recommended.”
Emma W
Google review
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Not sure what support you need?
Tell me what's happening. No obligation, just a straight answer.
Or email kristy@alikahr.co.uk