Kelly Arrol is an accomplished HR consultant with a proven track record of delivering transformative people strategies across diverse sectors. Her expertise spans employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, change management, and performance management, enabling her to address both strategic challenges and day-to-day operational needs with agility and insight.
With a reputation for driving innovative, data-led HR solutions, Kelly is adept at aligning people strategies with organisational goals. She leverages automation and digitisation to streamline processes and improve decision-making, fostering efficiency and resilience during periods of change. A skilled communicator, she works seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership, ensuring that HR initiatives underpin broader business objectives.
Kelly’s career includes successfully managing complex transitions such as collective redundancies and TUPE transfers, with one involving over 400 employees, showcasing her ability to balance cost efficiency with empathy and compliance. She has resolved sensitive employee relations cases through strategic mediation, settlement agreements, and collaboration with legal teams to mitigate tribunal risks. Additionally, her leadership in restructuring programmes has optimised resources and driven substantial cost savings while safeguarding employee engagement.
A strong advocate for fostering talent and supporting career progression, Kelly has implemented forward-thinking initiatives such as a government-backed scheme that created 60 job placements for young people. Her development of succession plans and tailored training programmes ensures organisations are well-equipped for the future. Kelly also champions employee engagement through initiatives like ‘brand ambassador’ committees, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully to organisational strategy.
Outside of her professional role, Kelly is dedicated to personal growth and community involvement, serving in voluntary board positions to share her expertise. When not at work, she enjoys raising her young family, balancing her professional aspirations with her personal commitments. Kelly’s dedication to making a positive impact is evident in all aspects of her work, leaving a lasting legacy in the organisations she supports.
