Hello, I'm dedicated to becoming the go-to expert in HR for companies with staff sizes ranging from 10 to 50 people. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of this niche, I offer tailored solutions that empower you to build exceptional teams, foster a thriving workplace culture, and navigate HR complexities effortlessly. From strategic talent acquisition to performance management and compliance, I'm committed to helping your company succeed by providing HR strategies that align perfectly with your industry and growth stage.

I initially started consulting at the Hello Group in May 2016 and took up a permanent role in March 2017. My portfolio includes managing a team of 11 HR Professionals and providing strategic HR support to our Local and International Offices which are based in; India, Mauritius, Africa, UK and U.A.E.

Bircham Consulting, founded by Gwen Bircham, offers a total, flexible and cost effective HR solution to growing orgnisations who do not require the services of a full time Human Resources Department.Gwen’s career in HR was born in 1999 and over the span of the past 16 years she has gained exposure in all areas of HR Management across a multitude of industry sectors. Havingspent the past five years in a consulting role with a global leader in professional services she has gained invaluable business insight into not only local but also global best practices.The Bircham Consulting network partners will engage with you and your business, we share the philosophy that for the project to be successful we need to not only partner with your business but view ourselves as an integral part of your team for the duration of the project and support thereafter. This not only allows us to get to know your business on an intimate level but also assists us deliver on our promise to you which is to facilitate your growth and success through your human capital investment and our mutually beneficial partnership.You win, we win – it’s that simple.

The service areas within our human capital business line will provide a comprehensive performance-enhancing stream of services that will assist our clients in unlocking the potential of their people thus achieving optimum business results, these services include but are not limited to; Recruitment and selection.Talent management.Psychometric assessments.Business process re-engineering.HR business outsourcing.Review organisational effectiveness to align strategic objectives with human capital investment. Transactional HR and administration support services.General consulting & advice pertaining staff benefits.Comprehensive HR audits.Job profiling.Discipline and corrective action.Performance management.Merges and acquisitions.Registration of learnerships through various SETA's.Completion and submission of all statutory requirements including BBBEE, grants and levies, D.O.L & SARS.

Full HR Management function for national support of 60 stores. Reported to EXCO.