Nicola Bell Director - HR Client Services

Nicola leads our HR client services team in the UK. Nicola advises a diverse range of businesses ranging from new start-ups to larger more established businesses across multiple industry sectors on their HR strategy, compliance and best practice initiatives.

Experience

Nicola brings over 20 years of HR expertise. She advises businesses on aligning their people strategy with their business goals to drive growth and success. Nicola fosters high-performance cultures that enhance collaboration, engagement, and innovation. As an HR generalist, Nicola covers all aspects of HR, from drafting handbooks and contracts to advising on disciplinaries, redundancies, and TUPE.

Nicola advocates for clear communication between employers and employees to build trust and create an innovative work environment. This approach encourages free thinking and problem-solving, propelling business growth and success.

Work highlights

• Nicola's innovative HR strategies and dedication to fostering a high-performance culture have propelled an organisation to award-winning status. By integrating a comprehensive learning and development initiative with personalised individual development plans, Nicola helped the organisation become an employer of choice within its sector. This approach has also led to exceptional employee retention rates, with over 20% of employees remaining with the organisation for more than a decade.
• Nicola and her team expertly guided a client through a complex grievance and subsequent appeal process. By maintaining an impartial stance, they conducted a thorough investigation, hearing, and appeal process. Their sensitive and professional handling ensured a fair and respectful process for all parties involved.