Usher & Upton

People Strategy & Compliance

HR Expertise When You Need It

Policy handbooks, employee relations and difficult decisions need clear direction. Usher & Upton gives Irish employers practical, legally sound advice that protects the business and supports its people.

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How We Help

Good decisions start here. If you need a fractional HR director or project-based support, Usher & Upton fits its work around the people issues in front of you. We turn employment law into sensible steps for managers, employees and business owners.

Our advice follows Workplace Relations Commission codes of practice and current Irish legislation. That means clearer contracts, better records and a fair process when relationships become difficult.


Consulting Services

Useful support, plainly delivered.

HR Compliance Audits

Find gaps in policies, contracts, personnel files and record-keeping before they become expensive problems.

Policy & Handbook Development

Receive a practical employee handbook aligned with Irish law, your sector and the way your team works.

Employee Relations & Mediation

Get independent investigation support, guidance for disciplinary hearings and calm help with workplace conflict.

Organisational Restructuring

Plan redundancy programmes, assess TUPE duties and communicate change with care and proper documentation.

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

Set a clear inclusion roadmap using workforce data, manager training and measurable workplace actions.


"The HR audit Usher & Upton conducted saved us from a potential WRC claim. Their advice was immediate, clear and incredibly reassuring." Marianne P., CEO, Retail Group Cork

Get Expert Advice

Let's talk. Contact our consulting team about a policy gap, an employee relations matter or a wider people decision. Conversations are handled in complete confidence.

We work with employers in Cobh, Cork and across Ireland.