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Rachel Collar, Founder of Haus of HR
RACHEL COLLAR
Founder | Consultant HR Director | Executive Coach

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Welcome to Haus of HR, your very own HR partner providing HR consulting and executive coaching services.

We offer bespoke HR consulting solutions in HR compliance, employee development. engagement wellbeing and recruitment. Alongside executive, leadership and career coaching solutions.

We’re not your ordinary HR consultancy; we like to think of ourselves as your HR interior designer. Find out more about what HR consulting is all about here.

Our approach is to understand your business and your people, so we can design and deliver HR solutions that enable your business to grow and thrive through your people.

Let us help you create a solid foundation for your business with our expert HR strategic partnership. Explore our HR services now.

Clearly cares about her clients

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“…Rachel has given us some excellent advice and guidance which has already had a positive impact on the HR processes in our business. She is approachable, personable and clearly cares about her clients. I would recommend Rachel at Haus of HR to any business looking for a HR partner…”
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Katie Goodall
Managing Director, Starting Off Ltd (Northampton)

We have the perfect relationship

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“…I was looking for a local HR partner that could offer me peace of mind on all HR-related matters. I found that with Rachel. We have the perfect relationship, where Rachel provides me with invaluable support and guidance that allows me to feel confident in approaching HR issues in the best way. She has supported me with things such as HR policies, employment contracts, restructuring, appraisal schemes, bonus structures and lots more! She gets me, so her advice is always helpful and tailored to my needs…”
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Lyn Hamilton
Franchise Director, Vitality Corporate Services Ltd (Kettering, Northamptonshire)

Rachel is an HR Rockstar!

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….We have recently asked Rachel to assist with recruiting three people into the business and she achieved a 100% success rate, each of which have been perfect “fits” – and at a fraction of the cost of the traditional recruitment agencies!
She has also been assisting us with a range of other areas, including providing guidance on staff contractual, performance and communications approaches.
And finally, she employs a Chief Happiness Officer – what’s not to like?!
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Simon Wheeler
CEO & Managing Director, Canonbury Products Ltd (Brackley, Northamptonshire)

Space created for reflection and clarity!

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….I enjoyed the space created for reflection and clarity, allowing me to be more open and vulnerable. I have been encouraged to reflect and formulate a plan of action with goals and accountability, with no judgment.…”
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Business Owner, (Milton Keynes)

Need a helping hand with your HR queries?

To ensure fairness and legal compliance, you should:

– Follow the ACAS Code of Practice.
– Carry out a fair investigation.
– Invite the employee to a disciplinary hearing with sufficient notice.
– Allow the right to be accompanied.
– Confirm any outcomes in writing, including the right to appeal.

Getting the process wrong can result in costly claims. A Haus of HR consultant can manage the entire process or coach your managers through it step by step.

The distinction is crucial for tax, rights and liability. Employees have full employment rights, while genuine contractors do not. Key tests include:

– Control over how and when work is done
– Obligation to accept work
– Provision of own equipment and tools

Misclassification can lead to tribunal claims and HMRC penalties. The Haus of HR team can assess your current workforce setup to ensure you’re correctly classifying roles.

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, full-time employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid holiday per year, which can include bank holidays. Part-time employees are entitled to the same on a pro-rata basis.

You must also ensure holiday pay reflects normal pay, including overtime or commission where applicable. Haus of HR can review your holiday policies to ensure they’re legally compliant and clearly communicated to your team.

Yes. Eligible employees are entitled to up to 52 weeks of maternity leave – 26 weeks of Ordinary Maternity Leave and 26 weeks of Additional Maternity Leave. Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is available for up to 39 weeks, provided eligibility criteria are met.

You must also avoid any form of discrimination related to pregnancy or maternity. The Haus of HR team can help ensure your policies and practices fully support both compliance and a positive employee experience.

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