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We provide HR consulting services and people solutions to SMEs and Start-up businesses across the UK
We’ll make sure you have the right people foundations so your business is a stable one, built to last.
We pride ourselves on offering an expert HR strategic partnership, unlocking access to the best people solutions. We specialise in delivering talent retention programmes to ensure you keep your people, attract top talent and be known as an employer of choice!
Rachel Collar
FOUNDER | HR CONSULTANT
Hi, I’m Rachel.
Let’s get the boring bit over first – both my Degree and Masters are in HR Management, and I’m a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) – so yep I’ve got the qualifications.
More importantly I’ve got the experience too. Frightening to say, but I’ve over a 22-year career in HR, delivering successful HR programmes across the employee lifecycle in both the UK, EMEA and USA.
I’ve partnered with SMEs and global corporations, and thrown in local authority and not-for-profit organisations for good measure too.
I’m a HR chameleon and can adapt to changing environments where I’ve successfully led HR in manufacturing (food, industrial, automotive), distribution, IT outsourcing, telecommunications, insurance and financial services.
I love to connect with other business owners too, that’s why I’m the Co-ost of Business Buzz Northampton. It would be great if you could join me at the next event.
I’m also an Enterprise Adviser at Sponne School, Towcester. My role is to help bridge the gap between the world of work and education, working with the school’s senior leadership team to create opportunities for young people.
When I do have spare time, I love to go hiking in search of geocaches and mountain biking. As well as keeping fit, I also like to have some down time doing Tai Chi and Pilates.
I live in a motorsport mad house – so it’s ideal being able to hear the action from the Silverstone track when working from my desk.
Last but not least, I’m a fur baby mummy to my rescue cat Buddy AKA the Chief Happiness Officer at Haus of HR. He may even make a special Zoom appearance, for a fee of course!
It’s Award season!
What a way to celebrate 2022 so far, by winning two awards at the Northamptonshire SME Business Awards event. It’s such an amazing achievement to come this far in less than 12 months. We also have other award nominations in the wings, so we’re excited for the next stage of the awards process and will keep you posted. We’re keeping everything crossed!
SME Award Nominee
Women’s Business Club 2022
Small Business Award Nominee
Women’s Business Club 2022
Woman Who Achieves Awards 2022
Woman Who Achieves Awards 2022
Don’t you mean house?
No we don’t! It’s definitely Haus!
At the Haus of HR, we like to be a little different. Or we might prefer to say a bit more avant-garde (sounds good hey!)
We could say we were influenced by Lady Gaga’s business empire!
But, we just simply wanted to have a name that would enable us to showcase our services, and make you feel welcome with a more personal and friendly service.
Our door is always open at the Haus of HR….
Want to pick Rachel’s HR brain?
Head on over to the Chat Room @ the Haus of HR to book some time with Rachel.
Find out how she can get your HR Haus in order!