Mel is the founder of Kinsella HR Solutions Limited launched in January 2023 a HR Consultancy based in Carlisle, Cumbria with the capability of working across the UK. She then went on to launch Kinsella Business Solutions CIC, in July 2024. A Community Interest Company (CIC), the organisation focuses on social objectives alongside its business goals. Mel has assembled an exceptional team that specialises in four key areas: HR, Leadership Development, Marketing, and Recruitment.
Industries she has worked with include civil service, local authorities, schools, charities, voluntary organisations, IT, creative arts and manufacturing.
Professional Background
Mel holds the prestigious FCIPD (Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) designation, which signifies her high level of expertise and experience in the field of human resources. As a Director and HR Consultant, she brings over 25 years of experience in resolving people issues to support business success.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Disciplinary and performance management
- Dispute Resolution (working with representative bodies where required)
- Leadership and management development for senior managers and team leaders
- Employment law compliance, including review of contracts, policies, and procedures
Additional services offered are;
Core HR Services
- Compliance Management: Ensuring businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, helping avoid legal disputes and penalties.
- Employee Training and Development: Delivering tailored training solutions to enhance workforce skills, engagement, and retention. Courses include sexual harassment, bullying, unconscious bias, neurodiversity awareness in the workplace.
- HR Technology Solutions: Implementing and supporting HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and employee self-service portals to streamline HR operations.
- Contract, Policies & Procedure Development: Creating and updating employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and clarity.
- Discipline, Performance, Absence & Grievance Problems: Addressing disciplinary issues, performance management, absence management, and grievance handling.
- HR Health Check: Reviewing current HR practices and processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Leadership & Management Development: Providing coaching and development for leaders and managers to strengthen organisational capability.
- Recruitment, Selection & Induction: Supporting recruitment campaigns, onboarding processes, and induction programmes.
- Talent Management, Reward & Retention Strategy: Designing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and reward talent.
- Career Coaching: One-to-one or group coaching to support career development and progression.
- Bespoke HR Support: Customised support for workforce and people management issues, tailored to the specific needs of each organisation.
- Employment Tribunal Preparation: Assisting with the preparation and documentation required for employment tribunals.
- Policy & Procedure Writing: Drafting and updating HR policies and procedures to suit business needs.
- Retainer Scheme: Offering ongoing, flexible HR support through an affordable retainer arrangement.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Mel has a passion for her Christian faith, music and performance:
- Mel is a dedicated follower of Jesus, and a passionate business professional committed to serving others with integrity, excellence, and faith. Guided by the principle of Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”
- She performs as a solo act, singing Soul and Motown
- Mel is also a member of a 5-piece Disco and Soul band
- Additionally, she volunteers as a trustee and LAB Advisor for charities and local schools in Cumbria
Personal Philosophy and Interesting Fact
Mel's favourite life quote is "Live your best life," which reflects her positive outlook and zest for life. This attitude is further demonstrated by an interesting fact about her: Mel loves heights and has participated in a skydive to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, showcasing her adventurous spirit and commitment to charitable causes.
Future plans for Kinsella HR Solution includes;
Enhancing digital transformation and HR technologies.
Developing further Leadership and Manager Development programmes across organisations.
Developing further Talent Management and Retention.
Scalable Service Delivery and Outsourcing with partners across multiple industries.
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