We work with ambitious business owners and managers in small to medium-sized companies (typically 20–50 employees) who want practical, proactive HR support that makes a real difference.
If you’re ready to build a happier, higher-performing workplace - we’ll help you get there.
We take the stress out of managing people. Zest HR helps you fix problems, stay compliant, and build a motivated, high-performing team that grows with your business.
Whether it’s setting up the basics, solving complex issues, or creating a culture that attracts and retains great people – we’ll help you every step of the way.
Get contracts, policies, and compliance in order
Resolve tricky employee issues quickly and fairly
Build confident, capable managers
Streamline HR with simple software
Strengthen engagement, performance, and culture
Improve hiring speed, quality, and consistency
HR Advice & Support
Practical, no-nonsense guidance when you need it most. We help with recruitment, onboarding, performance, absence, and employee relations - giving you clear advice, not HR jargon.
We talk about your business, your people, and what you need right now. It’s a no-pressure conversation to understand where you’re at and where you want to get to.
Based on that conversation, we’ll recommend the best level of support for you and your business - nothing overcomplicated, and no upselling for the sake of it.
We get you set up quickly and smoothly, so support starts straight away. Clear next steps, no admin headache, and you know exactly what’s included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use you on an ad-hoc or pay-as-you-go basis?
Absolutely. If you'd prefer, you can use our services on a pay-as-you-go basis, ideal for one-off issues, documentation, investigations or projects.
What HR services do you offer?
We cover the full HR lifecycle, including: Contracts, handbooks & policies HR advice for day-to-day people issues Appraisals & performance reviews Recruitment…
What size businesses do you work with?
We specialise in supporting small and medium-sized businesses, typically between 20–50 employees. This is the sweet spot where companies need consistent HR…
What HR software do you recommend?
We work with user-friendly systems such as Breathe, and can help you choose, set up and roll out the right HR software…
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Tara is a results orientated HR professional that exceeds
expectations. She has saved us a considerable amount of time,
money and stress in some very challenging circumstances. Tara
is knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with and executes
superbly.
James StrattonConnexion
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tara for the past 18
months as an HR advisor for my agency. She have been
instrumental in streamlining our HR processes and ensuring
we stay compliant while supporting our growing team.