About Foster Your People HR
My mission is to give you access to a great HR business partner for your small or growing business, when you need it.
People are crucial to an organisation’s success, so I’m dedicated to enhancing their work lives and helping them achieve better results. HR solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all, I use my experience to provide practical, customised solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Hi, I’m Jennie
With over 15 years of HR experience across sectors ranging from engineering and education to call centres and consultancies, I’ve seen first-hand how crucial effective people management is to a business’s success.
I founded Foster Your People in 2024 to bring high level HR expertise to growing SMEs and startups, particularly across Dumfries and Galloway, that need expert support without the cost of a full-time in-house HR team.
Whether you need strategic guidance on navigating UK employment law, or practical, hands-on support with recruiting, managing, and retaining your team, I’m here to help.
My approach is straightforward and pragmatic. I take the time to understand your unique business goals, giving you tailored advice that keeps you compliant and confident.
Qualifications and Credentials
Fully qualified and Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD)
BSc Hons in Business Administration from the University of Bath
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Oxford Brookes University.
British Psychological Society Accredited Test User for Ability Testing and Occupational Personality Testing, qualified to use psychometric tests and the MBTI assessment, a powerful tool for team building, individual development, change management and communication.
Trained Facilitator in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Methodology, a proven facilitation method which we can use as part of powerful workshops and team days.
Values
As a CIPD member, I adhere to strict professional and ethical principles, as well as putting my own strong personal values at the heart of my practice. When working with me, you will find that I uphold and value:
Respect and humanity
Collaboration
Transparency
Professionalism and integrity
“extremely helpful and easy to talk to regarding all areas of HR. She always has time for any queries big or small and her approach to discussing employment laws/regulations takes away the jargon and monotony that can often come with HR meetings ”
Emma, Business Director