Trusted Health & Safety expertise with a personal approach
James Balding is Head of Health & Safety at impact HR and a Certified Member of IOSH (CertIOSH). An experienced Manual Handling Trainer and CDM Principal Designer, he provides practical, compliant advice to help employers maintain safe workplaces. James supports employers with consultancy, risk assessments, compliance audits, and developing strong safety cultures through tailored training and guidance.
James holds the NEBOSH National Diploma and BA (Hons). He has completed IOSH Manual Handling “Train the Trainer” and APS Principal Designer qualifications. His professional standing demonstrates his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in health and safety practice.
He is passionate about creating safer environments, engaging teams in proactive health and safety practices, and tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of each organisation.
James once won a national poetry competition, with his poem published in a national newspaper.
Our team combines HR expertise with a practical, people-first approach. Get to know the experts who’ll work alongside you to support your business and your people.
She began her career working within a chartered accountancy firm before taking time out to raise her family. Wanting greater flexibility and balance, she went on to establish her own accountancy practice, supporting a wide range of clients. Over the... Read more
Amber Shoyer is a Group Digital Marketing Executive at Impact HR, supporting multiple brands across the group with their marketing strategy, and day to day activities.
Chartered Fellow CIPD with 30+ years’ HR experience. Gemma Todd specialises in complex employment law, case management, and values-driven HR solutions.
Grace Jermy is a CIPD-qualified HR professional specialising in employee wellbeing, onboarding, and employee relations, supporting organisations to build positive workplace cultures.
CEO of Impact HR with 20+ years’ experience in HR leadership and strategy. Greg Guilford supports SMEs with people, culture, and organisational growth.
James is an HR professional with over four years of experience in employment relations, HR automation, and employment law. He holds both a BSc and MSc in Human Resource Management and is CIPD Level 7 qualified.
With over 23 years’ experience in HR and Employment Law, Julie Dawson is a trusted and well-respected HR Consultant based in Leeds, supporting SMEs across Yorkshire with practical, people-centred solutions.
Juliet Irving makes HR simple and stress-free. Find out how she partners with clients to make a real difference.
HR Consultant and Associate CIPD member. Laura Wright specialises in employee relations, investigations, and HR support for SMEs across multiple industries.
Mellissa Charles has 25 years experience in the HR profession and holds a BA Hons degree in HR Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Employment Law and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.
Paul Addy, is a HR Consultant and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. With over 30 years’ experience in HR, and senior roles for companies including Barclays, GE and ASDA, he is passionate about helping businesses grow through development of a positive people culture.
We’re always open to hearing from HR professionals who share our values. If you’re passionate about supporting businesses and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Keeping your workplace safe and compliant is not optional – it’s essential. We provide practical health and safety support that helps you meet legal requirements, reduce risks, and create a safer environment for your employees and visitors. Whether you need ongoing retained support, one-off projects, or specialist training, our team of experts are here to give you confidence and peace of mind.
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Run your business with confidence. impact HR’s retained health and safety service gives you ongoing, expert support—so you stay compliant, reduce risk and free up time to focus on growth. You’ll have a named competent person, practical guidance whenever you need it, and a plan that fits your organisation.
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Not every HR need fits into ongoing support. That’s why we offer tailored HR projects to help you manage complex issues, deliver change, and strengthen your people strategy. From restructures to EDI support, we provide expert guidance to keep your business compliant and moving forward.
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With our retained HR service, you get unlimited advice, bespoke documentation, and hands-on case management — all for a fixed monthly fee that keeps you compliant, confident, and free to focus on growth.
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Sometimes you don’t need ongoing HR support — you just need the right advice, or the right documentation, exactly when the situation calls for it. Our Pay As You Go (PAYG) HR services give you the flexibility to access expert support without committing to a retainer.
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Whether you need day-to-day HR support, ad-hoc support or a long-term partner, we’re here to help.
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