Extensive Experience
Humber HR People is a team of HR and People subject matter experts who have a variety of skills and knowledge gained working in
HR, recruitment and learning and development in different organisational sectors and locations.
We love sharing that knowledge and experience to make a difference to our clients.
You can choose support from one, two or three specialist consultants to create your perfect outsourced HR department.
With our different personalities and areas of expertise, we will ensure you get the perfect fit to support your business.
Kate van der Sluis FREC CertIHR Co-Founder & Director
Kate is a qualified consultant (BA Hons/FREC/HRi) with a degree in English and Psychology and over 20 years’ experience advising private and public sector organisations across Yorkshire and the Humber.
She is the founder of Humber HR People, a HR Business which supports SMEs to grow people and profit, employing a specialist team that work from two offices in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Kate is a firm believer in the power of community, and in local, sustainable supply chains that benefit and stimulate regional economic prosperity.
Having moved to East Yorkshire in 2009, Kate is passionate about her adopted home as a place to live, work and invest. She has a particular interest in female entrepreneurship, neurodiversity in the workplace, education and skills, and outside of work enjoys time with family and wild swimming.
Kellie Calvert MHRM, MCIPD Co-Founder & Director
Kellie has over 25 years of experience in HR within the UK, Europe, and the US, including automotive, transportation, tech, retail, and leisure sectors, combined with over five years of experience as a business owner, which means not only is she passionate about creating great places to work, she also understands the very real challenges SME’s face.
Kellie knows first-hand the challenge of balancing commerciality with being a good employer and believes people are the biggest asset to any organisation, and when you get the balance right, great things happen.
Why do you work in HR?
"HR" does not sit outside your organisation, it is at the heart of everything you do from the moment you engage your first employee. Our team collaborated and designed our Growth HR Model on the premise of this, we know that people are key to business success. How you manage, nurture and develop the employer/employee relationship will directly impact what your business can accomplish.
Sarah Carvill Business Manager
Sarah brings over 34 years of versatile experience across various sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, and renewables. With a background in marketing, she has successfully enhanced brand awareness and supported strategic communications initiatives.
In addition to her marketing expertise, Sarah has a deep understanding of the full recruitment process, project management, systems and process optimisation, and business planning. Her experience includes managing complex projects, streamlining operations, and designing effective business strategies that align with organisational goals.
Why do you work in HR?
Because people are at the core of everything we do. By providing effective communication, support, training, and guidance, we can empower individuals to reach their potential, which ultimately drives businesses toward their goals.
Victoria Poppleton HR Client Services Team Leader
Victoria has been working within an SME Human Resources team where she gained vast experience in the day-to-day management of employees across an organisation in an HR capacity.
With over 10 years of experience in administration across numerous sectors including retail, manufacturing, and logistics, and having managed a customer complaints team she loves working with people and problem-solving.
She is a positive and determined person who will always aim to create the best outcome possible for the client while being clear and concise.
Why do you work in HR?
I am keen to help make workplaces work for both employer and employee. It is so important to get HR “right” in order to recruit and retain the right people for the business.
I enjoy a varied role, and love speaking to and helping others.
Sarah Allen HR Coordinator
Sarah holds a degree in psychology and is proudly CIPD Level 5 qualified, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and expertise in the field.
With a solid foundation in administrative roles, she has gained extensive experience working across diverse sectors, including occupational health, engineering, and construction.
Her customer-focused approach, proactive mindset, and genuine passion for wellbeing make her a valuable asset in any professional setting.
Why do you work in HR?
I chose a career in HR because I’m passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Ensuring fairness and respect is the foundation for a positive and productive work force.
Danielle Tuplin HR Client Services Team Leader
Danielle holds a degree in Business and Finance and a Master’s in International Business Management, bringing a strong commercial and strategic perspective
to HR.
With experience in HR across healthcare, hospitality, and more recently working within a customer success team, she understands the importance of balancing business objectives with creating a positive and fair workplace culture. Flexible and analytical, she thrives on problem-solving and tackling challenges, always seeking the best outcomes for both employees and organisations.
Why do you work in HR?
I chose a career in HR because I am passionate about people and ensuring equality in the workplace. I believe that when businesses invest time in their teams, they create thriving, successful workplaces where both employees and organisations can reach their full potential. This is the foundation for long-term growth.
Jill Gilby Associate
Jill is a highly qualified educator with a BA (Hons) in Business and Management, along with an MA in Education.
She spent over 20 years teaching business management, including courses in business planning for start-up SMEs. Jill also taught the PGCE to voluntary and community sector organisations. After years of teaching, she shifted her focus to quality assurance and compliance.
Why do you work in HR?
Having run her own business Jill understands the critical importance of effectively managing a company’s leadership and staff. Through her experiences, she saw first-hand how essential it is for businesses to have strong, well-managed teams. Jill is passionate about helping organisations realise the value of developing management skills and ensuring that staff are supported and nurtured.
Suzie Flynn Associate
Suzie has over 25 years experience driving people strategies across a number of sectors including food retail and construction.
A proven change driver, she excels at working collaboratively with business leaders to align HR initiatives with core business objectives, fostering a culture of mutual success.
Suzie possesses extensive employee relations experience as well as expertise in the design of early careers recruitment and development programmes.
Why do you work in HR?
I am passionate about helping organisations connect people to business goals, creating great places to work, where individual talent is nurtured in a positive, inclusive culture.
We are hiring! Sales Associate
Are you a business professional who works freelance in client development? We are hiring for sales associates, who will identify/qualify potential clients for our services.
Reward: A regular monthly retainer, expenses and uncapped commission for each sale we close as a result of your leads.
Flexibility: As a freelance sales associate, you will control your working hours and methods.
Support and Onboarding: Admin support, familarisation day, plus regular team socials. We also have memberships to several networking organisations so events ready to attend!
Territory or Exclusivity: We have no defined territories or exclusivity. However, we would love to chat to you focusing on the Lincoln/Greater Lincolnshire or Doncasteer/Sheffield/South Yorkshire areas.
Interested? Get in touch for an informal chat.
Why join our team?
We're building a team
of passionate, honest, and
driven people who do the right thing. Especially when no one
is watching.
We have ambitious growth plans, scope for career progression,
and support professional qualifications including CIPD.
Work to live, not live to work.
It doesn't matter when or
where as long as you make a difference. Flexible hours, life friendly policies and part-time working are welcome.
We value our team as we know they are everything that makes us great. In return we offer good rates of pay, bonuses, flexibility, NHS top-up scheme, team days out and a great place to work