HR Business Solutions - Clients

We have a diverse range of clients from the retail, hospitality, IT and government agencies to name a few . Therefore, we can tailor our solutions to meet your requirements in a cost efficient way that will add real value to your business.

Testimonials

"The results were incredible and we managed to identify payroll savings that amounted to over €110,000 per annum. Caroline and her team also helped us through a NERA inspection process which involved meeting and negotiating on our behalf with the NERA inspector. They conducted insightful Customer Focus Group sessions and provided us with a user friendly action plan which detailed valuable recommendations for my business. Caroline and her team take a hands on approach to helping you achieve results and remain legally compliant."
Derek Downes, Eurospar Templemore, Rathkeale and Dungarvan

"The service HR & Business Solutions provided was of an extremely high standard as they provided us with template documentation and real life advice to help ensure we were prepared when we received our NERA audit. They were present on the day of the audit and helped us through the process. I would be happy to recommend their services to any business."
Gillian Medve, Spar Castletroy & Bantry

"Our investment in HR & Business Solutions was one of the most worthwhile investments we have made as a business on two levels, firstly, it has given us a template for how to run an effective legally compliant HR department going forward and secondly, we pre-empted any problems we would have run into with NERA as we were notified of an audit just a couple of months after implementing HR & Business Solutions recommendations. I cannot emphasise how much I would recommend the use of the services of HR & Business Solutions for all retailers. Their advice and support is an invaluable asset that no business can afford to be without."
Catherine Regan, Spar Pallasgreen

"Caroline and her team have excellent HR knowledge and experience. In addition to ensuring we were fully compliant & prepared for any NERA inspection, they helped us implement a best practice approach to HR that has resulted in; increased staff efficiency, improved staff morale and very significant labour cost savings. HR & Business Solutions real strength lies in their operational knowledge and experience of the retail sector, this knowledge allowed them to benchmark my business against industry standards in many areas such as overhead costs, margin mix and departmental participations which proved invaluable when setting targets and budgets in these challenging times. I would highly recommend the services of HR & Business Solutions to any business, their people are focused friendly and efficient and the fees involved were recouped many times over by the savings achieved."
Louis Byrne, Spar Oakpark & Monavalley, Tralee

"HR & Business Solutions came on board to help our business with legal compliance, payroll and productivity and to conduct a Customer Focus Group. We were extremely impressed with the service they provide and will continue to work with them in the future. We have also made savings off our payroll and have a more productive team with a great customer insight, all thanks to HR & Business Solutions. I would highly recommend Caroline and the team to any client going forward."
John McCarthy, Eurospar Kilkenny

"The recruitment process was hassle free with both Caroline and her team walking us through the interview process and equipping us with the necessary tools. They set a very precise list of questions based once again on our business requirement and allowing us an insight into the candidates. Their experience and talent shone through at all stages and after second round interviews a very suitable candidate was chosen.
HR & Business Solutions are so professional and most importantly have a genuine willingness and ability to get things done. I would consider having HR & Business Solutions at the end of my phone as important as having my tool box in the van."
DJ Walsh, Thermopro

"HR & Business Solutions devised a two-day management development session for all of my 10 retail store Managers, focusing on sales, business objectives, performance management, customer care, motivation, etc. This event was a great success; all managers returned to their stores very focused on their objectives for the year ahead. We also introduced the Quad Business tool which has ensured our Managers focus on the key operational standards of the business. This system has been a key factor in the success of our business. The team at HR & Business Solutions continue to provide us with practical HR advice and support and their service is invaluable to my team and I".
Maurice Muldoon, Managing Director, Click

"Caroline worked with us for many years as our Operational & HR Director. She continues to work with us in proactively assisting us in the area of HR, productivity, legal compliance and offers us ongoing HR advice and support which is very important to us to ensure the smooth running of our business. Caroline introduced the Quad Tool to which has produced very high levels of consistency, autonomy and best practice in all aspects of the business. We highly recommend Caroline to any client going forward".
Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director, Garvey Group

"HR & Business Solutions updated our contracts of employment and employee handbook, along with HR policies and procedures. They also conducted manual handling and induction training. We are very pleased with their services and will continue to rely upon HR & Business Solutions expertise in the future".
Charlie Costelloe, General Manager, West Cork Hotel

"Caroline offers us HR advice and support and also facilitated a Strategic Management Development Session for our Board of Directors. We were delighted with Caroline’s professionalism and knowledge, and feel that she has really added value to our business, and I have to say our expectations have genuinely been exceeded".
Brian White, Managing Director, Bryan S Ryan

"We have recently restructured our organisation and HR & Business Solution’s support and advice has proved invaluable. Many thanks for Caroline’s support and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services".
Eamon O’Reilly, CEO, North & East Kerry Development

"Caroline has excellent HR knowledge and experience, but her real strength lies in her operational knowledge of the retail sector. She is a real asset to our business and she has helped us to reduce our payroll costs and focus our team on improved standards. Caroline has also introduced performance management systems throughout our stores, provided employment law advice and assisted us with our recruitment needs. I would highly recommend the services of HR & Business Solutions to any business".
Pat Joyce, Managing Director, Joyces 365 Supermarkets

"Caroline took the time to get to know our business and provide a true outsourced HR solution. Her advice and guidance so far has been invaluable, and the documents supplied have already enabled us to take a new look at how we manage our approach to new and existing staff. It was great to ask the questions we needed to ask, improving the way we operate and she has helped drive our business forward".
Michael O’Leary, Managing Director, S.O.L Golf Construction Ltd

"As a small business we cannot justify a whole HR Department, so HR & Business Solutions works fantastically for us. We can now focus our energies on doing what we do best, with the peace of mind that our personnel needs are attended to. Caroline has guided us through NERA audits, implemented employment contracts and designed a HR manual to suit our business needs."
James Ryan, Owner, Centra, Limerick ( O’Connell & Lower William St)

"Caroline has helped us achieve real payroll savings in our business and guided us throughout the process. We have reduced our payroll costs by a significant €7,000 in the first month of 2010. I am delighted with the proactive back up they provide me with"
Canice Dunphy, Owner, Supervalu Granard, Co. Longford

"Thank you for the time yourself and Caroline spent over the last 2 days with the staff here in Shaws Tralee. The feedback from the staff has been very positive and to listen to staff correcting each other is very encouraging. From my own perspective, the course was delivered in a professional manner but pitched at a level that all could understand and comfortably participate in. I look forward to doing further business with yourselves and would have no hesitation in recommending HR & BUSINESS SOLUTONS."
Steve Pike, General Manager Shaws, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

"It was highly relevant, informative, enlightening, well delivered and one of the best courses I have attended in years. It has focused my mind for any upcoming interviews and was an eye opener for the amount of work required when preparing for an interview."
Attendee at HR and Business Solutions CV and Interview Course

"The CV and the Cover Letter that HR and Business Solutions did for me was absolutely outstanding. I got invaluable tips and techniques for interviews during my session which has also given me confidence and an edge over my peers. I could not thank HR and Business Solutions enough for their time and effort. I feel confident and optimistic for the future"
Attendee at HR and Business Solutions one to one Coaching Session

"I came to HR & Business Solutions for CV and interviewing skills advice when I was applying for the 'Whalen Internship' with the New York State Assembly. As a government student this prestigious internship was the reason I decided to attend the University College Cork. My first challenge was to prepare my CV which HR & Business Solutions did effortlessly retaining all the vital information I wanted to put forward. Then onto the interview coaching the approach I was met with was refreshing as they researched my particular area of interest and applied a tailored solution to helping me prepare for the interview. I was successful and have been chosen to go on the internship; I can honestly say I could not have done it without HR & Business Solutions' invaluable help, support and knowledge. I approached the interview with full confidence in my own abilities and provided with a great source of inspiration."
Neill O'Callaghan - Attendee at CV & Interview coaching at HR & Business Solutions

"With four Centra stores, it was clear that we needed to have professional HR Support to assist us in achieving legal compliance and resolving employee issues. HR & Business have worked with us for a number of years and provide us with a first class service. The team are always on hand to answer our wide range of queries in a timely manner and always take our business consideration into account. I would highly recommend HR & Business Solutions as it is a worthwhile investment to bring you peace of mind when dealing with the complexities of employee issues and Irish employment law."
John Raftery, Raftery Centra Group, Corofin, Claregalway, Claremorris, Charlestown

"Caroline has reenergised &refocused our team reminding us that our people are our key competitive advantage in the battle against our competitors. Though the introduction of sensible performance managament systems &a more people orientated way of working, i am happier through our continued partnership with HRBS that we are on the right road to achieving our goal of service excellence in store."
Brian Colclough, Supervalu Roscrea

"Within a short time Caroline has become an indispensable resource to our store. Her advice is always clear and definite, and lacks the ambiguity we have found from others within her field. Under her direction we feel more confident to deal with difficult situations, and pre-empt potential problems. She is thoroughly professional, yet very approachable and personable. She shows genuine interest in our affairs and a willingness to help. We highly recommend Caroline and her team at HR Business Solutions to any potential client."
Tommy Grimes, Supervalu Midleton

"We have worked with HR &Business Solutions for a few years and have always received first class HR best practice and employment law advice. Caroline and the team are have taken the time to understand our business and have not only an extensive knowledge of employment legislation but of the legislation governing our sector in particular. I would highly recommend HR &Business Solutions to any business especially as they provide comfort and reassurance in the complex employment law arena"
Paudie McCarthy, Eleco Electrical Services