HR Staple

HR Projects

Sometimes you need experienced HR support for something bigger, more complex, or simply outside your day-to-day. That's exactly what we're here for.

Not every HR challenge fits neatly into a retained support package or a standard service offering. Sometimes businesses face significant one-off situations that require dedicated, expert resource — the kind of project that sits outside normal operations and demands focused attention to get right.

HR Staple works with businesses across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Central Scotland to provide experienced, hands-on support for large-scale, complex, or time-sensitive HR projects. We step in as your HR partner, take the weight off your shoulders, and see it through to a successful conclusion — giving you the peace of mind to focus on running your business.

The Kind of Projects We Support

Every project is different, but the types of work we regularly support include:

  • TUPE transfers and business acquisitions

  • Redundancy and restructuring programmes

  • Large-scale recruitment campaigns

  • HR system selection and implementation

  • Organisational redesign and role mapping

  • Culture change and transformation projects

  • Developing and launching company-wide HR frameworks or policies

  • Managing complex or sensitive employee relations matters

If your project isn't on this list, get in touch anyway — if it involves your people, we can almost certainly help.

How It Works

We begin with a conversation to understand the scope, timeline, and outcomes you're looking for. From there, we agree a clear plan and ways of working that fit around your business — whether that means working on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. You'll have a dedicated point of contact throughout, and we'll keep you informed and involved at every stage.

The Result

Complex projects delivered on time, to a high standard, and with the minimum disruption to your business and your people.

Have a project in mind? Tell us about it — we'd love to help.

Strategic HR Services

Organisational Development & Strategic HREmployee EngagementCulture and ValuesManagement Development TrainingHR Director Service

Operational HR Services

HR AuditNew StartersPolicies, Procedures and ContractsPerformance ManagementHR ProjectsEmployee RelationsWorkplace MediationHR Software

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What counts as an HR project?+
An HR project is a significant, usually one off piece of people work that sits outside your day to day operations and needs dedicated, focused attention. Common examples include TUPE transfers and acquisitions, redundancy and restructuring programmes, large scale recruitment campaigns, HR system implementations, organisational redesign, and culture change initiatives. If it's bigger or more complex than your normal HR activity and needs experienced resource to get right, it's the kind of thing we can take on.
Q: We don't have in house HR. Can you run a project for us?+
Yes, and this is a big part of why the service exists. Many of the businesses we support don't have an internal HR function, or have a small team that doesn't have the capacity or specialist experience for a major one off project. We step in as your HR partner, take the weight off your shoulders, and see the project through to a successful conclusion, so you can stay focused on running the business rather than getting pulled into unfamiliar and time consuming work.
Q: Can you help with redundancies and restructuring?+
Yes. Redundancy and restructuring are among the projects we regularly support, and they're areas where getting the process right really matters. These situations carry legal risk and need to be handled carefully, fairly, and in line with the correct process, as well as sensitively for the people affected. We help you plan and manage the whole thing properly, which protects your business and ensures your people are treated with the fairness and respect they deserve during a difficult time.
Q: What is a TUPE transfer and can you support one?+
TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations. In simple terms, TUPE protects employees' terms and conditions when a business or part of a business changes hands, or when certain services are outsourced or brought back in house. It's a complex, legally sensitive area that's easy to get wrong. We support businesses through TUPE transfers and acquisitions, helping you understand your obligations, follow the correct process, and manage the people side smoothly.
Q: How does working on an HR project with you work?+
We start with a conversation to understand the scope, timeline, and the outcomes you're after. From there we agree a clear plan and a way of working that fits around your business, whether that's on site, remote, or a mix of both. You'll have a dedicated point of contact throughout, and we keep you informed and involved at every stage, so there are no surprises and you always know where things stand.
Q: How is an HR project different from your retained or ongoing support?+
Retained or ongoing support covers your regular, everyday HR needs. An HR project is dedicated resource for a specific, larger piece of work with a defined beginning and end, like a restructure or a system implementation. The two often complement each other. Some clients use us for ongoing support and bring us in for projects as they arise, while others come to us purely for a single project. Whatever fits your situation is fine.