Training, Coaching and Mentoring

Mentoring

Shaping the future of HR with tailored mentoring solutions

We understand that for many managers in smaller businesses, the responsibility of people management and HR can feel daunting, especially without formal HR training or support. That’s why our mentoring programme is designed to guide and empower individuals who may have limited HR knowledge but are tasked with navigating the complexities of managing people.

At Oculus HR, we offer practical advice, tailored guidance, and expert support to help managers build confidence and capability in handling HR responsibilities. From onboarding and employee relations to performance management and succession planning, we ensure they’re equipped to handle challenges effectively and make decisions that support both their team and the business.

While our primary focus is on mentoring those new to HR responsibilities, we also provide support to junior and mid-level HR professionals looking to grow their skills and refine their approach in an ever-changing business landscape.

Our HR mentoring programme offers personalised, one-on-one support to help you tackle those tricky HR challenges with confidence and clarity.

Here’s why partnering with us will make a real difference for both you and your organisation:

Immediate impact:
With the help of our experienced mentors, you’ll be able to make decisions quicker and with more confidence. Our mentors have likely been through similar situations and can offer practical advice, giving you the guidance you need to hit the ground running.

Your trusted confidant:
Let’s face it, HR is a sensitive subject. Sometimes you just need someone to bounce ideas off. Our mentoring sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can discuss your thoughts, concerns, or challenges openly. We ensure you have the right emotional support and expert advice when you need it most.

A safe space for emotional & logical reasoning:
We understand that HR decisions can be a balancing act between the emotional and the logical. Our mentoring helps you think through both sides, giving you the space to process these aspects and come to clear, well-rounded decisions. You’ll be guided to make decisions that are in line with your values and the bigger goals of your organisation.

Professional growth:
Our mentoring programme is all about you. We’ll tailor the sessions to meet your needs, so you can grow and develop much faster than with standard training. You’ll be in control, focusing on the areas that matter most to you. This means your development is quicker, relevant, and directly aligned with your role.

Focused motivation and clear goals:
With personalised mentoring, you’ll stay motivated and focused. We’ll help you set clear, achievable goals, so you can make steady progress in your professional development. The results? Improved performance and a clear return on investment for both you and your organisation.

A valuable investment:
HR mentoring is a win-win for both you and your organisation. Not only will you gain the skills and confidence to succeed in your HR role, but your business will benefit too. Stronger employee relations, better decision-making, and improved performance are just some of the ways mentoring pays off. In the end, you’ll be a more capable, skilled, and motivated HR professional, which means better outcomes for everyone.

Mentoring services we provide include:

Assessment of capability: Initial evaluation of skills and experience to help us shape a mentoring plan that aligns with the individual’s development needs.
1-2-1 mentoring sessions: Personalised guidance tailored to the individual’s current role and career goals.
On-site support: Sessions conducted directly within your business to ensure relevance to the workplace environment.
Flexible topics: Areas of focus can include employee onboarding, employee relations, policies and processes, performance management, succession planning, and more.
Structured six-month program: Regular, planned sessions spread over six months, ensuring steady progress and measurable growth.
Monthly sessions: Anticipated 2-2.5 hour sessions each month, focusing on practical advice and real-time problem-solving.
Distance support: Ongoing support and guidance between sessions to ensure continuous development.
Culture and values focus: Discussions around your organisation’s culture and values to align HR practices with business goals.
This structured approach ensures that each HR professional is equipped with the right tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their role, enabling continual professional growth.

We engaged with Oculus HR mid 2023, we were looking for support across the business from the HR function and Oculus HR were able to come in and seamlessly work with our managers and teams. We worked with them for 7 months and they had a positive impact in a very short space of time.

They were able to offer support with the day to day HR function and as well as from a strategic view. We had a positive experience working with the Oculus team.
Since we started working with Oculus HR we can now get on with our day jobs knowing that the team will help us manage our HR and will keep us updated with any significant changes that we need to be aware of.

Oculus HR have helped us update all our policies and procedures inline with current legislation and also manage some difficult personnel issues with the minimum of fuss.
We initially chose Oculus HR because they offered a good value package, with knowledgeable and experienced practitioners, and are also based locally.

We’ve built an excellent working relationship over a number of years, with prompt, reliable and always helpful, up to date, information and guidance on all HR matters – this has proved to be an invaluable service for the Council.
We wanted a local company that could help us navigate the minefield of staff issues, ensuring we were following the right protocols at the right time.

Having the Oculus HR team there to refer to has made a real difference to Lee and I. We both feel we can speak to anyone at Oculus at any time, about any staff-related issue, and we never feel judged or unsupported.

We initially worked with a remote independent HR company, but everything was online, and at times, we felt like we were left to make decisions on our own without the necessary expertise. This created a sense of uncertainty, as we worried about making the wrong decisions or jeopardising the business. Managing staff is never easy, so having the Oculus HR team always available to listen and offer advice has made a huge difference. Just knowing we can pick up the phone, talk to someone, and receive expert guidance and support has greatly improved our working lives.
We liked the fact that Oculus HR were local to ourselves, providing face to face support to feel part of our team. From the outset they felt like a great cultural fit with our business and had a very flexible approach.

The team helped us identify gaps in our processes and kept us abreast of changing legislation, giving us confidence that we have everything in place for our HR needs.

Oculus HR provided us with a solid platform to manage our day-to-day HR requirements in-house. They are also there for us whenever we need more specialist support or advice, providing an extremely professional and responsive service.
We chose Oculus because it’s a local company, run by local people, but more importantly Oculus ‘gets’ what it’s like to run a small independent business and pragmatic support/outcomes.

They’ve had a huge and positive impact in a number of situations e.g. when taking over a business and the HR setup for this, staff management (absence management support etc.), and it’s important for me to have the connection with the team, to know the support is there if/when needed.

We have over 50 employees and I feel an HR partner that understands the real-life of our business is essential!
We chose to work with Oculus HR because of their honest and clear approach. They have given us the confidence to know we are taking the right steps at the right time, and are treating our people fairly and in line with the law.

Oculus HR ensured that we have the proper systems in place, saving us time and money by getting it right the first time!
Oculus HR provided expert HR support that allowed us to focus on our core operations. Their guidance has streamlined our HR processes, improved compliance, and enhanced employee satisfaction.

They made a significant difference in our business by bringing specialised HR expertise that has elevated our operations and efficiency, which has freed up our internal resources.
When looking for HR support for our business we wanted a local company with a personal touch and Oculus HR ticked all the boxes.

Oculus HR worked with us to ensure that all our policies and employment contracts were up to date and met all UK employment law requirements. The friendly team were also always on hand to answer any queries and advise on any employment law issues. We’re very happy with the support that Oculus HR provided!
Having Oculus HR on board has had a fantastic impact on our business. To know that knowledge, support, and advice is just at the other end of the phone/email gives us great peace of mind.

We have Oculus HR on-site at both our offices once a month, which is incredibly reassuring for staff to know that should they need HR advice they have that regular opportunity. It also allows management to discuss any issues on a regular basis and ensure they are dealt with correctly and swiftly.
We were keen to work with a local Northeast based company and upon researching, Oculus HR was the perfect fit for us.

Oculus HR have been an invaluable additional resource to support our in house HR team, giving us the ability to answer staff queries, pull together policies and guide us through processes with ease. They do this in a timely manner ensuring continuous flow for the business. Knowing that a member of the Oculus HR team is at the end of an email or a phone call away to help with any queries and provide guidance, gives us peace of mind that we are doing everything right for our team.
We have used the services of Oculus HR for a number of years as our business has grown from 400 employees to around 1100 today. We initially used Oculus to advise on a very broad range of issues supporting the small HR team we had at that time.

As we have grown, Oculus HR have worked very closely with our team on a number of the more complex matters across a broad range of issues. Their specialist and very knowledgeable team have helped us resolve these quickly and cost effectively with the minimum of disruption.

Oculus HR have built a great understanding of the ethos of Maxim FM and therefore we have been able to release our team to continue with the more normal day to day functions, removing those bumps in the road every company experiences.

The old adage ‘spend money to save money’ certainly applies here. I would recommend Oculus HR to anyone who wants to resolve HR issues and just get on with running their business.
We chose Oculus HR after following an extensive process to identify a HR partner to work with that we could trust and that could support us in our requirements. It was clear after this research that Oculus were a standout firm to work with and we are very pleased with the service received.

Oculus have provided a very reliable solution to our HR requirements and have without doubt given us a much better outlook of HR and all things relating to people within our group. They have provided us with a much more organised suite of documentation and a cost effective solution to assisting us for all relevant matters.

Oculus provided a vast improvement to our HR solutions and provided helpful reassurance to us that we had the right support to deal with a large range of issues that previously weren’t as effectively managed