
Your Trusted HR Partner
Making business success so much easier — HR support for small and medium sized companies
More Than Just HR
Selecting the right independent HR partner is a pivotal decision for small businesses. I know how complex and overwhelming employement law and regulations can seem, so my approach to simplify is rooted in a holistic and balanced perspective, driven by a passion for your success. With a wealth of experience spanning various sizes of businesses and industries, including investment banking, startups, nonprofits, and more, I'm here to help your business to flourish. My unique blend of qualifications, including mediation and executive and personal coaching, helps equip me to tailor creative solutions to your specific needs.
My educational background includes being a qualified Barrister at Law, holding Chartered Fellow status from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors - reflecting my commitment to staying at the forefront of business, corporate governance and people management trends.
As partners, you'll benefit from the expertise of an experienced and down ot earth HR director without the burden of additional payroll expenses. I'll efficiently streamline your HR processes, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity, enabling you to focus on your core business activities.
I firmly believe in finding practical cost efficient solutions to every challenge while upholding ethical and confidential HR practices. Your small business's success is my primary concern, and whether you have one employee (or planning to hire your first!) or 500, I'm here to provide you with the support and expertise to help make this happen.
Let's get you buzzing along nicely
In the heart of a thriving hive, every bee knows its place, and each one contributes to the collective effort. It's a symphony of coordinated activity, much like what effective HR can bring to your company—a seamless and productive workforce.
Imagine your employees as a team, content and aware of their roles, all working harmoniously towards your company's success. I'll make sure that your people strategy aligns seamlessly with your business goals, propelling growth and efficiency as if guided by a shared purpose.
Well drafted HR policies support and act as a guardian for your business - providing you with peace of mind. Legal complexities and challenges in employment law can be overwhelming. But you can feel confident and calm knowing that you are adhering to these laws and minimising the risk of legal issues and exposures.
Good HR lays the foundation for a positive culture which is a key ingredient for success, nurturing an environment where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support are second nature. I'll help you put these critical building blocks in place.
Let's create a workplace where employees collaborate seamlessly, working together towards your company's prosperity, all while ensuring legal compliance and nurturing a vibrant, positive culture.
When employees are happy and understand their role, they focus on working towards the success of the company
Professional HR services
Strategy Development
This is your roadmap to a thriving workplace. We'll collaborate closely to create a cost effective HR strategy tailor made to the size and scale of your business and aligned with your company's goals, fostering your positive and harmonious culture while ensuring your long-term success. You can feel confident as I help guide you in your HR journey.
Compliance and Regulations
Maintaining compliance with employment laws is crucial for every well-run business. I will help you to demystify complex regulations, ensuring your company seamlessly adheres to laws, fostering a professional, balanced atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and long-term success.
Talent Management
I’m here to help you find the right people to do the right jobs in the right way! I will help define your talent needs and devise streamlined and inclusive recruitment processes to bring the right people in. Collaboratively, we'll identify, nurture, and retain your top talent, creating a professional and approachable workplace that champions growth, diversity and success.
Employee Onboarding
Let's get your new hires seamlessly transitioned. Together, we'll design an employee onboarding process that reflects your brand and culture, ensuring a welcoming, informative, and supportive start for your team members.
Training and Development
Enhancing your team's skills and knowledge is an important part of your success. We'll collaborate to create customised training programs, fostering growth and empowerment - elevating your workforce with tailored solutions.
Performance Managment
Elevate your team's potential and productivity with a supportive performance management culture. Together, we'll develop a user friendly process that promotes professional growth, trust, and positivity, enhancing your company's overall success.
Employee Engagement
I'm passionate about creating a workplace where your team thrives. Together, we'll boost employee engagement through innovative and culturally appropriate strategies, ensuring a positive, professional, atmosphere that fuels motivation, productivity, and long-term success. We'll elevate your team's commitment and satisfaction.
ER & Investigations
Trust me to guide and support you through any interpersonal conflicts, disciplinaries, or grievances. Such situations can be stressful, complex and extremely time consuming for the SME owner. Count on me for expert guidance and mediation/conflict resolution. I specialise in conducting independent and confidential workplace investigations, with a focus on complex cases and protected disclosures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal requirements.
Scalability Planning
Whether you aim to grow organically or planning to grow by acquiring another business, we'll craft a scalability plan that aligns with your company's growth goals, ensuring a seamless expansion while preserving the positive, professional, and approachable culture you've worked so hard to cultivate. I have extensive experience in TUPE requirements and in Ireland and Internationally.
Succession Planning
Let's future-proof your organisation! Collaboratively, we'll develop a succession plan that nurtures talent from within, promoting a seamless transition of leadership while upholding your positive, professional, and approachable culture for the next phase.
I'll develop professional HR services that are tailored for all stages of your business
Whether you have one employee or five hundred, I can help your business grow.
Book a free discovery call now and find out how.
Sarah Cowman HR Advisors provides HR consultancy and bespoke professional services to small and medium sized businesses in Ireland. As your HR partner, she's committed to your success.
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