HRHR Limited

'I had the pleasure of working with Helen Roden when she was Head of Employee Relations & Engagement for Geoban UK (part of the Santander Group).

Although I “sat on the opposite side of the table” as a trades union official representing our members, Helen was a pleasure to work with for several reasons. She always had an objective balanced perspective of both sides of any issue that was being discussed and was very fair in the proposals which she made on behalf of the Bank - a difficult stance to adopt when each group is vying (and haggling!) for their representations to be accepted.

Helen also had an incredible attention to detail, particularly in relation to complex business proposals and models. Often, documentation relating to these discussions was voluminous (involving a substantial amount of reading) and yet Helen was always fully aware of even the most minor points.

In dealing with the cases of individual employees who were in difficult situations, Helen always showed empathy and understanding, balancing their unique personal circumstances with the business needs of the Bank. Whether it was business objectives or supporting individual employees, she always delivered on her promises and commitments.

Helen’s best quality was her honesty. She could always be trusted in both her words and deeds. I trusted her completely and that trust remains to this day.'

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Helen for five years as a fellow Director in a Russell Group university, and I can say without hesitation that she is an exceptional HR professional. Helen brings a wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors, underpinned by deep technical expertise.

Helen excels in the Organisational Development space, delivering insights and solutions with a level of professionalism and expertise that is second to none.

Helen’s leadership style is marked by her integrity, honesty, and openness, which quickly earns the trust and respect of those around her. She combines a strong moral compass with an amiable, approachable nature, making her highly effective in high-pressure environments. Helen is also refreshingly direct—never afraid to address difficult issues head-on while maintaining an inclusive and collaborative approach.

Helen's sense of humour and sociability make her a pleasure to work with, creating a positive and engaging atmosphere, even in the most challenging situations. For organisations seeking a strategic, principled, and personable HR consultant, Helen is an asset who will undoubtedly drive success.

'Helen & her team at Trust in HR have been providing expert advice & excellent strategic and pragmatic support to our group of companies since we started working together in early 2024. Helen has supported the executive team to create and implement our People Strategy and organisational structure, her expertise has enabled us to improve our professional practice, engagement and communication which sets us up for our growth agenda - which has seen our headcount increase by 41% in 2024 plus the acquisition of another business.

Helen's leadership coaching has been invaluable to me and my team and we look forward to this continuing.

We highly recommend TrustInHR to any potential new clients.'

Working with Helen at the University of Leeds was a pleasure - as an Executive leader I needed strong advice, a good listener in complex situations, a rounded and detailed perspective and someone to challenge my thoughts. I consistently received this from Helen.

In all of the time we worked together I could reach out, sometimes multiple times, for calm, consistent and reliable support. Helen was exemplary in both HR and employment relations matters, and I quickly grew to realise how much I trusted her and valued her advice and work ethic.