Navigating HR
Navigating HR Challenges, Driving Sustainable Growth

Our Mission
At Navigating HR, our mission is to empower businesses by providing strategic HR guidance that drives growth and success while championing sustainability and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
We are passionate about creating diverse, inclusive workplaces that value every individual and promote environmentally conscious practices. Committed to navigating the ever-changing HR landscape on behalf of our clients, we ensure compliance, boost employee engagement and align people strategies with business goals.
We strive to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be a trusted partner, delivering the highest standards of excellence in human resources. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of your workforce, helping you chart a course toward exceptional business performance and a dynamic, resilient organisational culture.
Our Services
HR Strategy & Planning
HR Strategy and Planning involves guiding businesses to align their workforce with strategic objectives, ensuring they have the right talent, skills, and culture to succeed.
At Navigating HR, we help organisations chart a clear course by identifying workforce needs, managing talent effectively, and developing tailored policies that boost performance and engagement. Our approach anticipates future challenges, addresses skill gaps, and optimises workforce planning.
By partnering with Navigating HR, businesses can steer through complex compliance landscapes, reduce turnover, and enhance employee satisfaction, driving growth and sustaining a competitive edge on their journey to success.
Employment Law Compliance
Navigating employment law is crucial for steering your business safely through the complex and ever-changing legal landscape.
At Navigating HR, we guide companies to ensure that all employment practices are aligned with current laws, minimising risks of costly fines, litigation, and reputational damage. Understanding and adhering to employment regulations helps businesses maintain fair, safe, and compliant workplaces, fostering trust and stability.
By partnering with Navigating HR, you can confidently chart your course, avoid legal pitfalls, and focus on driving your business forward, knowing that your compliance obligations on contracts, policies and HR practices are expertly managed every step of the way.
HR Audits
Audits are an essential tool for ensuring your business remains on course by identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, and non-compliance within your HR operations.
At Navigating HR, we conduct comprehensive audits that provide a clear map of your current HR landscape, highlighting strengths and pinpointing areas that need improvement. These audits help businesses align their HR practices with legal requirements, best practices, and strategic goals, minimising the risk of costly errors, compliance breaches, and employee dissatisfaction.
By partnering with Navigating HR, you gain expert insights to fine tune your HR processes, ensuring your organisation remains compliant, efficient, and well-prepared for future challenges.
Change Management
Navigating change management is critical for successfully steering your business through complex transitions such as restructures, TUPE transfers, mergers, and acquisitions.
At Navigating HR, we provide expert guidance to help organisations manage these changes smoothly, minimising disruption and resistance while ensuring clear communication and employee engagement. We chart a course that aligns your people and processes with the new direction, addressing legal, cultural, and operational challenges.
By partnering with Navigating HR, you can confidently manage change, maintaining stability and productivity, and ensuring that your business emerges stronger, more aligned, and ready to navigate future opportunities.
About Navigating HR
Stephanie Robey
Founder
Stephanie Robey, Chartered FCIPD
Stephanie Robey is the founder of Navigating HR, a strategic HR consultancy dedicated to helping businesses tackle the complexities of human resources and people management through tailored, expert solutions.
With over 25 years of experience as a highly accomplished HR and People Director, Stephanie combines a distinguished career as a Royal Navy Commissioned Officer with a deep understanding of organisational leadership and commercial acumen. Her expertise spans HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organisational development across multi-site operations in the UK and Europe.
Stephanie is committed to aligning HR strategies with business goals, enabling companies to strengthen their workforce and create thriving organisational cultures. Her approach is grounded in sustainability, inclusivity, and a genuine passion for empowering businesses to succeed through their people.
At Navigating HR, Stephanie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational excellence, offering bespoke solutions that meet the diverse needs of her clients.
Lil Burgess
HR & Employee Relations Advisor
Lil Burgess, HR & Employee Relations Advisor
Navigating HR is proud to have Lil Burgess as a key part of our consultancy team, bringing her expertise in HR and a passion for delivering practical, people-focused solutions.
With extensive experience supporting small businesses and charities, Lil has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by organisations in diverse sectors. Her expertise lies in employee relations, including leading disciplinary investigations, resolving workplace conflicts, and fostering positive working environments.
In addition to her HR experience, Lil has a rich background in community-focused roles, including volunteering with the Major Crimes Imaging Department and the Citizens Advice Bureau, as well as managing a dispute resolution service. These experiences have honed her skills in impartial advice, active listening, and conflict resolution, which she applies to her HR practice.
At Navigating HR, Lil specialises in supporting HR consultants with generalist HR and employee relations activities, ensuring businesses can navigate complex HR challenges with confidence. Her people-centric approach, combined with a commitment to continuous professional development, makes her a valued resource for clients seeking tailored and effective HR solutions.
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