About
This is the one place for all your HR needs and the one team you’ll need
People Management Partners is the only place start ups and small businesses need to go for all their HR needs. With services to match businesses at any stage, People Management Partners believes good HR should be accessible to all businesses and tailored to their needs.
We can promise we won’t scare you with legal jargon, or convince you that you need HR processes that you don’t.
We keep HR human so you can grow your business the best way possible.
Our team
Sarah Ropek
Founding People Partner
I spent the first 10+ years of my HR career mainly working in larger businesses, where I learnt how people processes should work together to drive the success of any business. However, I also learnt that in bigger companies’ change can be slow and the value of HR can be lost in amongst all of the internal politics, red tape and bureaucracy.
In 2015 I founded People Management Partners to work with small businesses and startups developing HR processes and initiatives in a way that makes a tangible difference to their culture and bottom line.
PMP keeps me pretty busy, but when I am not at work you’ll find me spending time with my husband and 2 small kids (ideally at the seaside) or working on the never-ending renovation of our house.
Katy Riordan
Senior People Partner and Service Delivery Lead
I am a senior HR professional with over 15 years of experience across both the public and private sectors. I have particular expertise in working in private healthcare and extensive experience in partnering with lots of other types of businesses – from membership organisations to distribution businesses and PR firms.
I am passionate about providing excellent - but realistic - HR support to business owners and leaders. I have extensive experience in employment law and get a lot of enjoyment from finding ways to balance legislation, case law and HR best practice with creating people practices which ensure the workplace, employee offering and experience is the best it can be for each unique business need.
In my spare time, I am often renovating a property and enjoy being outdoors picnicking or in my garden pottering.
Louisa Gartrell
People Partner
I have more than 10 years’ experience working in Human Resources. During that time have worked with with small charities and membership orgnisations, as well as global communications agency.
My strengths lie in developing productive stakeholder relationships, adapting to a constantly changing environment, and mentoring people managers.
Originally a music graduate, I still enjoy singing with my choir as well as attending an eclectic range of live music events. Weekends are spent with family and friends over food and drink - curries and cocktails are a favourite.
Rachel Field
People Partner
I have been in HR since 2009, working my way up from an HR Administrator. I have experience with SMEs, mid-size and large corporate businesses across a range of sectors including charities, care, veterinary, automotive and logistics to name a few.
I pride myself in offering a practical and down to earth approach to all aspects of my work. I also enjoy building strong, successful relationships with everyone, from employee to CEO.
Outside of work, I love going to live music and comedy events, and weekends and holidays these days are usually spent going on little adventures with my two young children..
Sarah Oliver
People Partner
I have worked in various HR roles for more than 10 years. I joined PMP from an other HR Consultancy, where I worked with a variety of different businesses and industries. Prior to that I also worked in house within both the healthcare and education sector.
I have particular expertise in managing employee relations cases, but as a generalist I also enjoy supporting a broad range of HR projects for our clients.
Outside of work I like to spend as much time as I can in the garden, where there is always something to be done or a DIY project to start. When I'm not doing that I am out with my cocker spaniel or off on city breaks to explore new cultures.
Kate Mellor
Business Support Manager
I have over 20 years' experience in providing high level administration and business support across many industries. I am obsessively organised and logical and bring a wealth of experience in managing processes and implementing systems to improve the running of any business.
For the last 5 years I have run my own successful VA business and am now very excited to join the PMP team as their Business Support Manager.
In my role I am responsible for developing and managing the processes and systems which support both the client facing and back-office functions. I also maintain our accounting software, providing financial reporting where required and look after our internal HR requirements.
Outside of work I am kept busy by my two sporting mad children and when I have time I enjoy time at the gym, cooking for my friends and looking after my small herd of Guinea Pigs!
Ruby Jeal
HR Coordinator
I started my career in HR when I joined People Management Partners as part of the kick-start scheme. During my time here I have had the opportunity to support businesses across all sectors with their HR and recruitment administration.
With a friendly and logical approach, I enjoy engaging with the businesses we work with to provide a high-quality and responsive service
Outside of work, you’re likely to find me spending time with my friends and family or out walking my sausage dog.
Emma Sullivan
HR Coordinator
I am an organised and dedicated HR generalist with more than 10 years of HR administrative experience, across different sectors.
I pride myself in my friendly and professional manner; and enjoy working with different clients to provide an efficient service.
Outside of work, I enjoy keeping active by attending fitness classes, going on long walks and reading lots of books.
Could you be the next member of the PMP team?
At People Management Partners we are always looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a role at the company please send your CV to hrsupport@pmp-hr.co.uk.