Extensive Experience
Humber HR People is a group of senior leaders who have a variety of HR and talent backgrounds gained across different organisational sectors and geographies.
We love sharing our knowledge and experience to make a difference.
Choose support from one, two or three specialist consultants - we really are your external HR and Talent department.
We work hard to match the best fit support for you and your business.
Kate van der Sluis FREC Managing Partner
Kate has over 2o years’ experience in hiring, executive search and consultancy, Kate has worked with clients in the manufacturing, tech, engineering and service sectors, from start-ups to FTSE 250. Kate likes simple, effective strategies and enjoys working with business owners and entrepreneurs. Her specialisms are Hiring and Recruitment Strategy.
Kate has a degree in English & Psychology from NTU, is a Fellow of Institute of Recruitment Practitioners (FIRP FREC), holds the REC Certificate in In-House Recruitment, and is trained in work behaviour & psychometrics with Thomas International. She is a founder member of the HEY LEP Talent Forum and an advisory board member for Marketing Humber.
Why do you work in HR?
Employees are always an organisations’ biggest cost – and their biggest asset.
I’m determined that we will build better workplaces with positive, proactive, people-centred HR and Hiring.
Kellie Calvert MCIPD Director of HR Consultancy
Kellie has over 22 years’ experience in HR, within the UK, Europe and the US, including automotive, transportation, tech retail and leisure sectors.
Kellie is energetic, positive and passionate about harnessing the value of people contribution, delivered through HR Consultancy. Her specialisms are Employee Relations and People Strategy.
Kellie has (MCIPD), with a Masters in HR Management and trained in work behaviours with Thomas International. Kellie chairs our online HR Huddles, providing a network of best practice for fellow HR Professionals.
Why do you work in HR?
Because I enjoy the complexity of people.I believe if you have the right people strategies in place, you can harness and benefit from that complexity and really utilise the greatest organisational asset every business has – its people.
Rebecca Garland HR Partner
Rebecca has a psychology degree and is CIPD qualified to associate level. Her background is in retail management and employment law working for large organisations as well as working alongside SMEs for a variety of sectors including construction, engineering, manufacturing, and the health and social care sector.
She is passionate about delivering a great service, has a positive 'problem-solver' attitude with high standards, and pays close attention to detail putting clients' needs at the forefront of the work.
Why do you work in HR?
Because I am fascinated by human behaviour and 'why' people act in the way that they do, particularly in the work environment. I strongly believe that people are an employer's greatest asset and in turn, we are all 'people managers', regardless of the sector, we work in or the job role we have.
Jo Underwood Talent Partner
Jo has over 5 years’ HR experience in and around the Humber region, helping businesses across sectors including construction, healthcare, health and wellbeing, education and FMCG.
Specialising in talent acquisition, Jo believes that the key to commercial success is found time and time again in the strength of the workforce which starts with acquiring the right people for the right role.
Jo has a degree in Sociology and is trained in work behaviour and psychometrics with Thomas International.
Why do you work in the HR?
With a natural zest for everything human, I truly believe that people are a key asset in any business. I help businesses attract top talent as well as work out great processes, support their employer brand and develop sustainable solutions to finding the people they need.
Sarah Carvill Office Manager
Sarah has over 30 years’ experience in marketing, communications, design and senior office administration roles working in a variety of sectors including, new build, oil and gas, chemical and renewables.
She has extensive experience in creating and raising brand awareness both internally and externally, developing and producing social media campaigns and designing and coordinating corporate exhibitions and events.
Sarah is a dedicated and creative individual who is passionate about people’s wellbeing.
Why do you work in HR?
Because people are at the heart of everything we do, and communicating, offering support, training and guidance where necessary will help produce great people which in turn will help businesses achieve their goals.
Joanne Boyd HR Coordinator
Joanne has been supporting HR shared service functions within HR for 6 years. Having a strong admin background for over 20 years, Joanne has worked in a variety of sectors such as finance, medical manufacturing, and retail.
She has experience in HR correspondence, problem-solving, and process improvements within systems or navigating procedural complications. Joanne will always try to see from the customers’ perspective and provides the best experience for them.
Why do you work in HR?
To provide guidance or support when required by connecting the right people or providing resolution to system issues. Helping people understand the processes and procedures in place which provide the structure and guidance needed and to leave the conversation knowing they understand and are happy with the outcome.
Could This Be You?
We are always interested in talking to commercially focussed, people orientated HR and Talent professionals. If you are looking for variety, and think you would enjoy life in consultancy, and can make a difference for our clients, then read on.
We typically hire CIPD Level 3/5 HR Advisors, or CERT RP/Cert IHR Recruitment Professionals.
We offer flexible working, commitment to contuining professional development, 25 days holiday + your birthday off, company mobile and laptop, free parking, healthcare cash plan for yourself and dependents, and quarterly profit related bonus.
We have plans to hire again in late 2022 so please do get in touch for an informal chat and to discover if we share the same values.
