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Plymouth, Launceston & SW Devon

As your local HR Dept we support businesses across Plymouth, Plympton, Launceston, Liskeard, Polzeath, Totnes, Dartmouth, Torquay & Torbay

Your Local HR Partner

The HR Dept Plymouth, Launceston & SW Devon provides outsourced HR advice and hands‑on support to small and medium‑sized businesses. We work with employers who want expert HR guidance from experienced professionals — without the cost or commitment of hiring an in‑house HR team.

Why Businesses Choose Us

We understand the realities of running a business in our region: the tight‑knit communities, the seasonal pressures, the challenges of recruitment, and the importance of maintaining a loyal, motivated workforce. Our advice is always practical, pragmatic and commercially focused, helping local business owners achieve their goals through their people.

Supporting Employees across Plymouth, Launceston and SW Devon

The HR Dept operates nationwide, however our service is genuinely local and personal. We’re based in Devon, supporting employers from Plymouth to Launceston, SW Devon and Torbay. We’re part of a trusted network that supports over 6,000 SMEs across the UK and Ireland — but your relationship is with us, your local HR experts.

When you choose to work with us, you’ll have direct access to Managing Director Justine Mitchell‑Pearce and HR Operations Manager Ben Brill. Together, we bring over 25 years of HR experience across a wide range of industries, from large blue‑chip organisations to family‑run businesses and growing SMEs. We understand what good people management looks like at every stage of business growth.

We’re not a call centre. We’re a small, local business just like many of the clients we support.

We take the time to understand your organisation, your challenges and your ambitions.

Our advice is personal, pragmatic and grounded in real‑world experience.

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Invaluable HR Support

We've been working with Justine for over 5 years now and she's provided fantastic professional HR advice and guidance for our business as well as coaching support for our managers that have enhanced their job performance and confidence in their roles. We couldn't do without her!
Three Mile Beach, Cornwall
We couldn’t be happier with the service that Justine provides us with the backing of the HR Dept, she is always available to give us advice and it really feels like she is a member of our team.
Absolute Sales and Lettings
An amazing level of support and responsiveness.
Devon and Cornwall Planning Consultants
Great support for JAZZ HANDS CIC, with all of our HR needs. Ready to help, ready to offer advice and always timely - it's great to have immediate answers and expert support.
Jazz Hands CIC
We have been working with Ben and the HR Department for over 4 years now. They are very responsive, knowledgeable, and offer brilliant support. Highly recommended.
The Eddystone Trust