Practical HR support that works in the real world
KMC HR Solutions supports business owners and leadership teams with straight-talking, hands-on HR that enables you to manage your people with confidence, reduce risk, and keep your business moving. No call centres. No generic advice. Just experienced, consistent support from someone who understands your business.
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Our Approach
You won’t be treated like a number.
KMC HR was founded by Kerry McCarthy, bringing over 20 years’ experience leading HR across UK and European organisations, from operational delivery through to strategic transformation. We help organisations put the right foundations in place - practical, compliant, and built to work in the real world.
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How KMC HR Supports Your Business
Flexible support built around your business - from day-to-day HR to senior-level project work.
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Fractional & Project HR
Flexible, senior HR support when you need it most. Whether you’re going through change, growth, restructuring, or simply need experienced input at leadership level, KMC HR works alongside you to deliver what’s required - without the need for a full-time hire.
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Employee Relations & Case Management
Straightforward, compliant handling of people issues. From disciplinaries and grievances to performance, absence, and complex situations - you’ll have experienced support to deal with issues confidently and consistently.
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HR Foundations & Compliance
Getting the basics in place so your business is protected. Contracts, handbooks, policies, and processes that reflect how your business actually operates - clear, compliant, and built to stand up when it matters.
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Structure, Growth & Change
Aligning your people, roles, and structure with where the business is going. Support with workforce planning, organisational changes, restructures, and making sure you have the right setup to move forward.
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Pay, Reward & Retention
Making sure your pay approach is fair, competitive, and sustainable. From benchmarking and pay reviews to building simple frameworks that help you attract and retain the right people.
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Culture, Engagement & Development
Creating a working environment where people perform and stay. Practical support to strengthen culture, improve engagement, and introduce development approaches that actually work day-to-day.
Brands we've proudly supported
We're proud to have worked alongside brands of all sizes, scales and sectors.
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Client Testimonials
"Working with Kerry McCarthy at KMC HR Solutions was seamless and a fantastic experience from start to finish. Kerry is extremely knowledgeable at what she does and made the process seem very easy, I look forward to having a lasting relationship with Kerry going forward.”
Jamie Lindsay
Harris Campers
"Kerry provided excellent support in reviewing and updating our staff handbook and policies. She was so easy to work with throughout the process. Kerry quickly understood our organisation and ensured everything was clear, consistent, and fit for purpose. Her attention to detail and practical approach made a real difference, and the final documents were of a high standard. I would highly recommend Kerry to any organisation."
Ann-Marie McGonigal
YMCA Bellshill
"Kerry delivers personal HR support that makes me feel like more than just a customer in a database. Absolutely delighted with the service — anyone that is having second thoughts about working with a faceless corporate HR provider should look instead to KMC HR."
Jamie Steel
Squinty Pixels
Get in touch with KMC HR Solutions
Reach out to us for any and all HR queries. Use our handy contact form or reach out to us using any of our communication channels. We'll always endeavour to reply to your messages as soon as possible.