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Client: John F Hunt Group

Industry: Construction

Date: April 2023

Testimonial:  Ian Saville, Finance Director: “We were introduced to Kingswood in 2023, initially to provide a strategic HR review of our business, which resulted in a recruitment of a new Group HR Advisor.  We were so impressed with the service that Gemma Todd and Sarah-McKee Harris provided; we have continued to utilise their services where Gemma in affect providing an external Head of HR service for the group along with being a great sounding board for our new Group HR Advisor.  We have also utilised Kingswood recruitment service in search for additional payroll staff.”

In 2023, John F Hunt Group commissioned a strategic review by Kingswood Group of its Human Resource provisions, processes, and personnel. The collaboration initially aimed to identify and report on the shape of HR within JFH Group at that time in support of a Board level decision to recruit a Group HR & Training Director.

Gemma Todd, for Kingswood Group HR Solutions, led the project for the client, meeting with members of the senior management team and other stakeholders involved in elements of HR delivery within the Group. The report generated by the review, which was far reaching and robust, concluded that the role of a Group HR & Training Director was potentially a future consideration as the pressing need was for a Group HR Advisor and a drive for harmonisation and consolidation of HR practices across the Group first.

Impressed by the quality of service, John F Hunt Group extended their partnership with Kingswood Group, appointing Gemma Todd to the role of an external Head of HR, to enable her to work directly into the client with the provision of information, advice, and guidance on critical HR matters. She also serves as a valuable sounding board for the newly appointed Group HR Advisor. The seamless transition and ongoing support demonstrated Kingswood Group’s commitment to understanding the unique needs of John F Hunt Group. Recognising the efficiency of Kingswood Group’s recruitment services, JFH Group then engaged the services of our specialist recruitment team in the search for payroll staff, further solidifying the partnership.

Through Kingswood Group’s strategic HR insights and recruitment prowess, JFH Group not only successfully filled critical roles but also has the blueprint from which the Group HR Advisor can start the process of streamlining and harmonising the organisation’s internal HR services and processes. The collaboration continues to thrive, showcasing the enduring impact of Kingswood Group’s tailored solutions on JFH Group’s organisational success.

Kingswood Group first started working with Couno in 2020, prior to the pandemic, on a monthly retainer to provide ongoing HR support, advice and guidance to the CEO and senior team. Our initial brief was to review, update and implement robust HR compliance and documentation into the business so that as they embarked on a company growth strategy, they knew their people would be employed on up-to-date employment contracts of employment with quality employee handbooks with relevant HR policies for the business.

Shortly into our working relationship, the pandemic hit and as we all know employers were suddenly having to deal with unknown territory with quick changing rules on how and where their employees could work from. Kingswood Group’s HR team were able to support Couno and other clients during these difficult times by keeping them regularly updated with changes to employment legislation whilst advising and supporting the business on specific employee situations and issues. Post covid, we have continued working with Kevin and the team at Couno and he has kindly provided the following quote for us to share with you about our work to date:

‘We have worked with Kingswood for a number of years, their team implemented many policies and procedures for us as well as advised on a number of sensitive HR issues. We have always found their approach very professional, knowledgeable, and proactive. ‘

Kingswood Group still offers a great range of outsourced HR support and guidance to suit different businesses needs and budgets, so if you’d like to see how we can support you and your business click here to review our packages:

Outsourced HR Services

Kingswood Group engaged with Seventeen Group in December 2022, in relation to supporting with niche HR recruitment needs. 

After providing advice and guidance on the specific search and market challenges, we were able to agree the best recruitment approach and subsequently introduce a new member of the HR team to Seventeen Group. We have since developed a strong working relationship with the business and team. 

‘Working with Kingswood Recruitment was an incredibly efficient and supportive experience. Laura Cramphorn truly understood the needs of our HR Team and worked diligently to find the perfect candidate. 

The dedication and expertise which Kingswood Recruitment offer made the recruitment process seamless, and we’re thrilled with the exceptional fit they helped us discover. Seventeen Group couldn’t be happier with the results.’

Katy Foot 

Head of HR & Operational Services – Seventeen Group 

 

About Seventeen Group

Seventeen Group was founded in 1982. It has now developed into a multi disciplined insurance and risk management organisation. It started off as a entrepreneurial broking and underwriting agency. Seventeen Group has been an active investor in the UK insurance market, since 2001.