HR Services

People are your biggest asset, and how you look after them says a lot about your business. Our HR specialists are here to support you, making sure you always say and do the right thing.

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Balancing the needs of your people with the priorities of your business is one of the toughest challenges in HR. Getting it right takes experience, insight, and a practical understanding of how organisations really work. That is where the team at Reality HR makes the difference.

Reality HR is a well-established HR and learning and development consultancy that has joined the Shaw Gibbs Group. Its CIPD-qualified specialists work closely with businesses to attract, develop, and retain great people, while keeping employment practices compliant and fit for purpose. By welcoming Reality HR into the group, we can offer clients access to this expertise as part of a joined-up approach to long-term business success.

Reality HR works with SMEs, start-ups, and inward-investing businesses across a wide range of sectors. Its support is flexible and tailored, whether that means ongoing HR management, help with a specific project, or trusted advice when an unexpected issue arises.

HR services and support we offer

The services and support available include:

  • HR Outsourcing. Flexible, expert HR support that integrates with your business and scales as you grow.
  • Emergency HR Support. Fast, practical guidance when urgent or sensitive people issues arise.
  • Recruitment Support. End-to-end help to attract, assess, and onboard the right people.
  • People Processes. Clear, effective frameworks that support performance, development, and consistency.
  • Pay and Benefits. Market-aligned reward and benefits advice that supports fairness and retention.
  • Organisational Design. Structuring teams and roles to support efficiency, growth, and future plans.
  • International HR. Specialist support for businesses operating or investing across borders.
  • Employee Engagement. Insights and actions that strengthen culture, motivation, and retention.
  • Disciplinary and Grievance. Professional, compliant handling of employee relations matters.
  • Attendance Management. Practical support to manage absence fairly and improve productivity.
  • Restructures and Redundancy. Clear, compliant guidance through organisational change and settlements.
  • Insights Discovery. Behavioural insights that improve communication, teamwork, and leadership.
  • Contracts and Handbooks. Clear, compliant employment documents tailored to your business.

Practical HR support at every stage

Whatever stage your business is at, our HR support is designed to be practical, proportionate, and aligned with your goals. We work as an extension of your team, providing clear advice, trusted expertise, and people solutions that help your business move forward with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

Who provides Alliotts’ HR services?

The HR services are delivered by Reality HR, a well-established HR and learning and development consultancy that has joined the Shaw Gibbs Group. Its specialists are CIPD-qualified and work closely with businesses to attract, develop, and retain their people.

What kinds of businesses do you support?

Reality HR works with SMEs, start-ups, and inward-investing businesses across a wide range of sectors. The support is flexible and tailored to each business.

Can we get help with a one-off issue rather than ongoing support?

Yes. Support can take the form of ongoing HR management, help with a specific project, or trusted advice when an unexpected issue arises. There is also dedicated Emergency HR Support for urgent or sensitive people matters.

Do you help businesses operating across borders?

Yes. The International HR service offers specialist support for businesses operating or investing across borders, which is particularly relevant for inward-investing companies.

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    Jane
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    HR Consultant

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    When businesses face people-related challenges, Jane steps in with practical solutions and strategic insight. As an HR consultant at Reality HR, part of the Shaw Gibbs Group, she specialises in guiding organisations through periods of transition, from workforce restructuring to employee engagement transformation.

    Jane’s career has taken her across diverse sectors – Technology, Aerospace & Defence, and Hospitality, giving her versatile experience in tackling HR complexities. She’s particularly skilled at managing the human side of organisational change, ensuring smooth TUPE processes, and resolving sensitive employee relations matters with diplomacy and care.

    Clients appreciate Jane’s down-to-earth approach. She cuts through jargon to deliver actionable advice, building genuine partnerships with the leaders and teams she works alongside. Her ability to listen, understand context, and provide clarity makes her an invaluable partner during both challenging transitions and day-to-day HR needs.

    From project-based support to comprehensive outsourced HR services, Jane helps businesses build stronger people practices. Whether planning a major change or simply requiring HR guidance on hand Jane’s expertise provides businesses with the support and reassurance that they need.

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    Sudheer
    Gupta

    Partner

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    Sudheer specialises in providing high level tax advice and practical business support to growing businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them. His clients include UK and overseas owned UK subsidiaries, and high net worth individuals.

    Sudheer provides the bespoke and in depth expertise to help businesses achieve their objectives. His time as Company Secretary for a fast growing, large, listed group of Companies gave him a unique perspective into what businesses need from their advisors.

    Working with inward investing companies Sudheer helps ensure their UK expansion and investment is a success. His clients have included internationally recognised brands and Private Equity Firms.

    As head of Alliotts Outsourcing Service, Sudheer leads a team of specialists providing business solutions and virtual FD services to both UK to overseas companies.