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The Lighthouse HR Blog is designed for Fractional HR Directors, CEOs and founders of UK businesses who want people strategy to drive growth.

Curated by Maggie Sierko, Fractional HR Director and Founder of Lighthouse HR Consultancy, every article is rooted in real-world experience across Amazon, IKEA and fast-growing, multi-site organisations.

Effective CEOs and HR leaders know that people strategy is one of the strongest levers for sustainable growth and resilience, not just a support function. The Lighthouse HR Blog is designed for Fractional HR Directors and UK CEOs who want sharp, strategic insight on how to align people, operations and performance at scale.

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Scaling People, Powering Growth

If your business is looking to grow, restructure, or improve workforce performance, I can help you build and execute the right people strategy—tailored, agile, and results-driven. Whether you’re expanding, integrating teams, or navigating complex challenges, I bring the insight and hands-on experience to deliver lasting impact.

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*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is a Limited Company (Nr: 16473733) specialising in delivering practical high-impact HR support on an ad hoc, project, or retainer basis. our core expertise lies in change management, employee experience employee relation, HR polices, processes, and compliance. We partner with business to deliver tailored solutions that align people strategy with organisational goals

*Led by a results-driven senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience — including more than a decade heading HR functions — Lighthouse brings deep expertise in developing and executing people strategies across Europe. We are experienced in workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and change management, particularly within fast-paced, AI-driven environments. Our approach blends strategic insight with hands-on operational delivery, coaching leadership teams and navigating complex employee relations issues with pragmatic, legally sound solutions.

*Yes, Lighthouse HR Consultancy holds comprehensive professional indemnity insurance through Hiscox, with coverage up to £2 million.

*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is fully registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding confidential information and building trust with clients and partners.

*We understand the need for immediate support. Exact availability will be confirmed upon agreement, but we aim to begin within one week of contract signature, depending on the selected service option.

*Unlike short-term hires, which can involve higher costs and limited engagement, Lighthouse offers flexible, tailored support without the overheads of employment (e.g., agency fees, NI contributions, holiday or sick pay). Our consultancy model ensures consistent delivery, strategic alignment, and full focus—particularly under the full-time Service 2 option—without the distraction of job seeking or interim transitions.

*We work with mid to large-sized businesses across sectors, with particular experience in tech, AI, and fast-paced growth environments. Our solutions are always tailored to the client’s size, structure, and specific challenges.

*Yes. We are experienced in supporting fully remote, hybrid, and multi-site/country businesses, and adapt our ways of working to suit your team’s structure and communication preferences.

*Once an option is selected, we’ll schedule an onboarding session to understand your current challenges, priorities, and goals. This is followed by a short diagnostic period (if needed) and the creation of a delivery plan aligned with your timelines and expectations.

*Success is defined collaboratively at the outset — typically through clear objectives, milestones, or deliverables depending on the service model. Regular check-ins and progress reviews ensure alignment and accountability throughout.