About us

Great businesses are built on great people.

We understand that managing employees can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, aspects of running a business. That's why we're passionate about providing practical, professional HR support that helps small businesses navigate people matters with confidence.

Kirsty Panas, founder of Workplace Compass HR

Founded by Kirsty Panas, a CIPD Level 5 HR professional with experience across a range of HR disciplines, Workplace Compass HR was created to give small businesses access to expert HR support without the cost of employing a full-time HR team.

Our approach is simple. We provide clear, practical and tailored HR solutions that are designed to meet the unique needs of your business. Whether you need ongoing HR support, help creating essential documentation, guidance through a difficult employee situation or assistance building strong people processes, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We believe HR shouldn't be complicated. It should be accessible, supportive and focused on helping businesses and their people succeed together.

What drives us

Our vision

To be the trusted HR partner for small businesses, helping organisations create positive workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.

Our mission

To provide practical, accessible and tailored HR support that helps small businesses manage their people with confidence.

By simplifying HR and building trusted relationships with our clients, we enable business owners to focus on growing their organisations while knowing their people are supported.

Our values

Five things we hold ourselves to.

Professional

We provide reliable, knowledgeable HR advice that businesses can trust.

Approachable

We build genuine relationships and communicate in a friendly, straightforward way.

Practical

We deliver HR solutions that work in real workplaces, not just on paper.

Integrity

We act with honesty, confidentiality and professionalism in everything we do.

People focused

We believe successful businesses are built on engaged, supported and valued people.

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