Fractional HR Leadership & Strategic Support
I provide senior, fractional HR support to CEOs and leadership teams who need experienced guidance without the commitment of a full-time hire. I work as a trusted extension of your leadership team, offering clear, commercially grounded advice to support confident decision-making, manage risk, and build sustainable people practices.
This includes HR strategy, organisational design, employee relations, policy development, and supporting boards and senior leaders through sensitive and complex people issues.
Navigating UK Employment Law & Legislative Change
The UK employment law landscape is evolving rapidly, creating increased risk and complexity for organisations of all sizes. I support leaders in understanding and responding to legislative change in a way that is proportionate, practical, and aligned with business goals.
I help organisations stay compliant while maintaining flexibility and performance, translating legal requirements into clear policies, processes, and management practices. This includes advising on changes to employment rights, contracts, employee relations, restructuring, and performance management, as well as supporting leaders through consultations and implementation.
My approach is pragmatic and risk-aware — ensuring compliance without unnecessary bureaucracy. Clients value having an experienced HR professional who can interpret legislation, anticipate impact, and guide them calmly through change.
Leadership & Manager Development
Developing confident, capable managers is a core part of my work. I support leaders at all levels to build the skills and confidence needed to manage people effectively, particularly in times of growth, change, or uncertainty.
My work focuses on practical capability-building: managing performance, handling difficult conversations, leading through change, and creating high-performing, engaged teams. This development is grounded in real organisational context and aligned with legal and cultural considerations.
Recruitment & Talent Strategy
Recruitment is more than filling roles — it’s about building teams that will perform, grow, and stay. I support organisations to design and deliver recruitment strategies that are legally sound, inclusive, and aligned with long-term business needs.
This includes advising on role design, workforce planning, selection processes, assessment, and interview capability. I also support leaders in navigating competitive talent markets, scaling teams in SaaS environments, and recruiting into highly regulated sectors such as biotech and pharma.
Where required, I work hands-on to improve recruitment processes, support senior or critical hires, and ensure recruitment decisions are robust, fair, and defensible.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Organisational Change
I have extensive hands-on experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale transformation initiatives. From due diligence and integration planning to cultural alignment and communication, I help organisations manage the people impact of change while maintaining performance and engagement.
I bring a clear understanding of the legal, operational, and human considerations involved in M&A, ensuring change is delivered thoughtfully and effectively.
Coaching, Psychometrics & Career Development
Alongside my HR and operational work, I am an experienced coach, psychometric assessor, and career development specialist. I hold postgraduate qualifications, including a Master’s in Cyber Psychology, allowing me to bring deep behavioural insight into leadership, decision-making, and performance.
I support individuals with executive coaching, career transitions, leadership development, and assessment-informed growth, always focusing on meaningful, sustainable change.
My Approach
I am known for being practical, calm, and outcome-focused. Clients work with me because I bring clarity to complex situations, balance people and commercial realities, and deliver solutions that work in practice.
If you’re a CEO, founder, or senior leader looking for experienced fractional HR support, guidance through UK employment law change, leadership development, or recruitment expertise — get in touch. I’m the person who can help.
Ciara McGrath Consulting 