About Shrewd - Shrewd HR

So, why Shrewd HR?

Adjective

having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions

Shrewd

Able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions;

At Shrewd HR, we believe in delivering real value to every client through our unique approach. We’re not just here to tick boxes—we care about your business and are committed to supporting your journey by protecting your organisation while ensuring your people are treated right. That’s the Shrewd difference.

A great workplace isn’t complicated (on paper!), but it takes the right approach. It’s about bringing together the right mix of skills, experience, and individual uniqueness to align with your business goals and values. It’s about looking after your people—rewarding them for their contributions and providing the tools, support, and environment they need to thrive. At the same time, it’s essential to have transparent, fit-for-purpose HR processes, systems, and policies in place to manage challenges effectively.

We’ve designed our services to support every element of the employee life cycle, no matter the size or stage of your business. From proactive, positive initiatives to handling those tricky situations, we’re here to help you build a workplace that works for everyone.

Our Values

With decades of experience, our team has worked across all sectors to provide informed problem-solving and advice on people solutions in order to create a great place to work.

Our team’s experience guides a real practical approach when working with your business. We understand your needs and expectations and ensure results-driven solutions are successfully implemented. We are a trusted HR partner and an extension to your team.

We’re not just a passionate, canny bunch. We have sound judgement to approach complex HR challenges and will support your in-house team every step of the way.

We are advocates of progression, change and continuous improvement. Shrewd HR is ahead of the game, standing still is not an option. We always ensure the latest tools and technologies are utilised to help your workplace stand out.

Meet the team

Our team is made up of experienced HR professionals who are passionate about helping businesses create great places to work. With a mix of expertise across employment law, strategic HR, and hands-on people management, we bring a balanced approach that supports both businesses and their employees.

Each member of our team brings something unique—whether it’s decades of experience in employment law, a background in growing businesses, or a deep understanding of workplace culture and people management. What unites us is our commitment to delivering practical, tailored HR solutions that add real value.

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I would highly recommend Shrewd HR to anyone in need of first-class HR support.

Laura Gillespie, Founder and Director, Gillespie Recruitment Ltd

I have been working with Shrewd HR for several months. As a relatively new business I didn’t have the resource to manage HR in house. Shrewd HR came on board, put systems and processes in place to ensure that I am supporting my team as best I can. I find them to be approachable, they have integrity and most of all they have the interests of both the business and the employees at heart. I would highly recommend Shrewd HR to anyone in need of first-class HR support.