Protect your business | Support your people | Stretch your budget

Running a business is hard enough. Let us take the worry out of managing your people. HR Whisperer gives growing businesses the confidence to manage their people well. From everyday HR advice and difficult employee conversations to manager / employee training, audits, contracts and compliance, we provide practical, commercially focused support that protects your business and helps your people thrive.

People-first HR, end to end

HR Health Check

Day-to-day HR support, employment law guidance, contracts, handbooks and policies tailored to your business.

Personality Profiling

Certified Thomas International profiling for leadership, team development and smarter recruitment decisions.

Legal Compliance, Policies & Contracts

Practical support with employment contracts, handbooks, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation to help protect your business and your people.

Practical HR Audit

Every business needs strong HR foundations. Our HR Audit gives you a clear view of your current policies, contracts, processes, risks, and people practices, helping you understand what is working, what needs improving, and where your business may be exposed.

About HR Whisperer

HR Whisperer was founded by Harriett Shepherd to bring big-business HR thinking within reach of small and growing companies without the corporate jargon or rigid retainers.

As a Certified Thomas International Personality Profiling Practitioner with over 20 years of senior HR experience, Harriett combines deep technical knowledge with a genuinely human approach. HR support that feels less like a service and more like having a trusted partner in your corner.

Let's protect your business and support your people.

A friendly, no-obligation chat is the best place to start. Tell us where you are, we’ll show you what’s possible.

The calm, senior voice in your corner

We bring big-business HR thinking to small and medium businesses — without the corporate jargon, the rigid retainers, or the fuss. Just clear, practical guidance from someone who’s seen it all before.

Three promises that shape every conversation

Protect

Keep your business compliant, confident and protected with expert HR guidance you can trust.

Support

Look after your people with practical, human advice that nurtures positive workplaces.

Stretch ·

Get senior HR thinking on a budget that works for small and growing businesses.

Good questions, honest answers

What size of business do you work with?

We specialise in supporting small and medium-sized businesses, from start-ups taking on their first employee to growing teams of 100+. Wherever you are on the journey, we tailor our support to fit.

Do you only work with UK clients?

No — although we’re proudly UK-based, we provide remote HR support to clients worldwide. Many of our clients operate internationally or have hybrid teams across borders.

How do you charge for your services?

We offer flexible options including pay-as-you-go advice, project work and ongoing retainers. We’ll always agree pricing upfront so there are no surprises.

What is Personality Profiling and how can it help my business?

As a Certified Thomas International Practitioner, we use professional assessments to give you practical insight into how individuals communicate, lead and work in teams — improving recruitment, leadership and team dynamics.

Can you help with a specific issue, like a difficult conversation or a grievance?

Absolutely. Many clients first come to us with a one-off challenge. We’ll guide you step-by-step and stay alongside you for as long as you need.

How quickly can you respond?

We pride ourselves on being responsive and accessible. Most enquiries receive a same-day response, and ongoing clients have direct access to us when issues arise.