Founder & Managing Director

As our founding star, Kelly established HR star in 2015 and has over 15 years’ experience in the HR world having worked for leading local companies including Renishaw, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and Lloyds TSB (formally C&G). Kelly is a proactive HR professional and firmly believes that HR should be fun, engaging and provide a healthy environment for all to flourish.

Through her extensive experience in Senior HR positions, Kelly recognised that businesses could increase productivity and reduce staff challenges by embracing employee engagement as a key element of their company culture. And the rest was history!

Fun fact: Kelly is a self-confessed Peloton addict! In Kelly’s spare time you will find her pedaling towards her next trophy. When she’s not beating her latest time, you’ll find her frantically looking online for last minute tickets to Celine Dion concerts!

‘Having worked in HR for 15 years, I understand firsthand what a difference engaged employees can make to a business. To me, employee engagement is all about how each individual fits into the business on a wider level, where your people feel part of something much bigger.’

People Advisor

As our people star, Holly knows all about people and how to get teams to function optimally. Holly started her career in HR and Recruitment 3 years ago, and studied her Level 5 CIPD in 2019 before joining the HR Star team. Holly believes businesses thrive with an active HR team at their core who can listen to their employees, act on their feedback and create a happy workforce for all. Holly works tirelessly with clients to make positive changes, whether that be through simply just listening to them, coaching them, or by using their feedback to make strategic recommendations to Directors.

Fun fact: As an avid Fitbit Challenge walker, Holly knows a thing or two about hiking trails. When not power walking or listening to Shania Twain, Holly is a keen writer and has contributed to Bounce Back Journey publications – so go and check them out!

‘We call ourselves the ‘Dream Team’ because we really do dream up creative ideas for the business as a team and work together as a family.’

People and Talent Administrator

As our people and talent star, Caz joined the team in 2020 having had previous roles in project management and resource planning. Whilst on maternity leave, Caz realised that what she loved about work was the people. After completing her CIPD level 5 in the summer of 2020, Caz wanted to pursue a role in HR with a team that shared her passion for people. As a firm believer that people are a business’ greatest asset, Caz has seen first hand that people perform best when they are happy and engaged in their role.

Fun Fact: Caz is an avid traveller, and has almost ticked off all 194 countries across the globe (no, seriously). At weekends you can find Caz enjoying some seriously good home cooked tapas and a nice bottle of vino!

‘HR isn’t always about process and procedure, it can be about building relationships, mentoring, and elevating people to their true potential. HR requires people focussed thinking and I am all about the people!’

Operations Executive

As our operations star, Amy has over 10 years’ administration experience covering HR, recruitment, personal admin and operations. Since 2019, Amy has been fundamental to the success of HR Star by supporting all areas of the business. Amy ensures everything runs seamlessly, from assisting on research, to business planning, to liaising with clients, and organising team days. Amy believes the team’s creativity, passion, efficiency and progressiveness is an award-winning partnership for any organisation.

Fun Fact: You can usually find Amy at her local gym keeping fit. When she’s not beating her personal bests, she can be found jet-setting to the next hot country on her bucket-list!

‘I love being the organised ‘cog’. Working at HR Star has really shown me the importance of a happy employee and the impact this can have, and this is our passion so everything we do just aligns!’

Learning and Development Specialist

As our learning star, Marita believes the first step when it comes to learning and development is a conversation to understand individual and organisational goals. With over 15 years in the travel, property, charity and higher education sectors, Marita loves to understand what a business needs, and coaches people to help the business prosper. Marita is also a qualified Mental Health First Aid instructor and DiSC facilitator so supports wellbeing, leadership, and teamwork in a credible and trusted way.

Fun Fact: Marita is our in-house coffee connoisseur, she can smell a dark roast blend a mile off! Alongside bird watching, Marita is an avid gardener, and takes pride in her prize-winning kale and broccoli!

‘I love my job because it feeds my love of learning about neurology, habits, health, emotions and behaviours. I love to share this through training and coaching in practical ways.’