At HEHR, I provide practical, straight-talking people support that helps businesses move forward with confidence.

I’m Harris Edwards, a CIPD Chartered HR Consultant, and I specialise in employer-led ACAS settlement agreements. This approach supports businesses in managing employee exits in a fair, respectful, and commercially sensible way. It can be particularly effective where there is a dispute, ongoing concerns, or where the working relationship has broken down, and the business does not want to pursue a formal process.

Settlement agreements allow for a confidential and amicable exit for all parties, whilst protecting the business from future litigation. I focus on achieving outcomes that work for both the organisation and the individual, without unnecessary process or complexity.

With upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act, where employees will gain key employment rights much earlier in their service, businesses are facing increased risk when managing performance, conduct, and organisational change. Settlement agreements are becoming an increasingly important tool to manage this risk effectively and protect business operations.

Alongside this, I support organisations with:

• Consultation processes to implement changes to terms and conditions

• Day-to-day HR advice and complex employee relations matters

• Practical, manager-focused training on legislative changes and best practice

• Strategic HR input to support business growth and operational efficiency

I always start by understanding what the business and its managers are trying to achieve. From there, I provide facilitative, practical advice that helps you get to the right outcome in a way that works for your organisation, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all HR approach.

My approach is simple. I listen, I challenge where needed, and I deliver clear, compliant solutions that support your business aims.

No fluff. Just practical people strategy.