Fractional HR solutions tailored to IT, telecoms & utilities SMEs

Solving your people challenges with flexible, expert HR support.

Do you need a solution to these problems?

  • Struggling to attract and retain top technical talent, with high competition and salary expectations driving up recruitment challenges.
  • Difficulty managing engagement, productivity, and culture with remote or hybrid teams across multiple locations.
  • Facing rapid technological change and needing to continuously upskill employees to stay competitive.
  • High employee turnover leading to loss of expertise, increased costs, and disrupted operations.
  • Pressure to improve diversity and inclusion but lacking a clear, effective strategy to implement change.

Our clients grow an average of 30% over a 12 month period

Navigating complex people challenges requires more than just HR compliance – it demands strategic, commercially-focused leadership. At People Puzzles, we provide flexible, part-time HR solutions tailored to the unique needs of growing SMEs. Whether you’re struggling with talent acquisition, managing a distributed workforce or driving culture in a competitive market, our expert team of board-level People Directors is here to help. We bring proven, sector-specific strategies that align your people goals with your business objectives, delivering immediate, measurable impact.

Our fractional HR model allows you to access the expertise of a nationwide pool of specialists without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. From addressing high employee turnover to navigating rapid technological change, we offer the support you need, when you need it. With no tie-in contracts and a track record of helping businesses thrive, we’re the trusted partner for companies ready to unlock their potential through better people management.

What our clients say about us

Why choose us?

Access to a nationwide pool of specialists

Gain instant access to a vast network of HR experts with niche specialisms, ensuring you always have the right support, without needing multiple hires.

Flexible, fractional HR support

Part-time HR leadership that flexes with your business needs, offering immediate impact without the overhead of a full-time hire or the limited scope of an individual consultant.

Unmatched expertise and instant impact

Our board-level HR Directors have deep sector expertise bringing commercially focused strategies that drive business performance, not just HR compliance.

Long-term partnership and delivery

With our no-tie-in contracts and a track record of delivering measurable business results, we offer a risk-free partnership that focuses on delivering real outcomes for your business.

Spotlight on 4 of our amazing team of over 80 HR experts

Alison Hilton

Alison Hilton

Former HR Director at BT and Openreach

People Director, Caroline Taylor

Caroline Taylor

Former HR Director at Zen Internet

Headshot portrait photo of People Director Jules Gordon against blurred foliage background

Jules Gordon

Vodafone, Sophos, Nuance Communications

Miranda Clarke

Vodafone, 3 & British Gas

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