About

About

Who am I?

I'm Mellissa Charles MCIPD, Director and Founder of Siarah People Solutions Ltd.

I have over 20 years experience in the HR profession, predominantly in financial services and professional services firms. I founded Siarah People Solutions to offer employee relations expertise to small and medium sized business owners in the London / Essex region who don't have an in-house HR professional.


During my career, I have supported and advised business leaders and their teams through challenging employee relations casework, including redundancy, performance improvement, sickness absence and wellbeing, disciplinaries and grievances. At all times balancing the commercial impact and risk considerations with a fair and empathetic approach.


Am I a good fit for you?

I work mainly business owners in the financial services and professional services sectors who want the support of an independent HR partner for advice, support and a listening ear.


I also work with overstretched HR departments or HR Consultants who need an independent party; for example to carry out an investigation or who just want to outsource challenging people issues so they can focus on other work.


My qualifications/

certifications

  • Chartered Membership of the CIPD (the professional body for HR in the UK)
  • BA Hons Degree in HR Management 
  • Post Graduate certificate in Employment Law
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • TCM National Certificate in Workplace Mediation


My interests

It's a struggle to find free time as a mum of two and business owner, but when I do have some time to myself, you'll find me at a Zumba class, indulging in my love of 90s music, or reading an autobiography!

My approach

I will partner with you to understand your business, the challenges you are facing and the outcomes you are seeking. 


I won't make decisions for you or tell you what you can't do. I will offer pragmatic advice and options in line with the law so you can make an informed choice for your business.


When supporting you and your team through challenging situations, I believe passionately in 'doing the right thing' by people and treating them with compassion and respect.


Why the name? Why the bee?

Siarah is a combination of my daughters' first names!

Mellissa is Greek for honey bee!


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