About vivoHR

Director

With a background that combines a Masters in Organisational Psychology with over 20 years’ experience in HR and Training, Sam has a wealth of HR skills and knowledge to share and has been working with clients in a multitude of industry sectors ranging in size from Startups to Blue Chip brands. 

Her pragmatic approach to dealing with employee matters has helped clients deal with everything from redundancy, disciplinary and grievance situations to equality audits and introducing a comprehensive performance review and development programme. Sam’s work has saved a number of businesses in excess of tens of thousands of pounds, by enabling them to avoid costly tribunal claims.

With a passion for supporting organisations committed to developing a culture of fair treatment, inclusion and respect for individuals, Sam offers a ‘joined up’ best practice strategic approach to helping clients manage their people. She gets excited about providing complete HR solutions that can be deployed in ‘real life’ – practically and simply. To this end she has developed the vivoHR People Plan.

Sam says: Whatever I do in a company, my clients tell me that they feel like I am on their side, that my passion and energy are infectious and my determination to get the right outcome gives business owners the confidence to be a great employer!

HR Consultant

Rachel joined our HR consultancy as an HR Administrator in 2013 having previously provided business support for over 18 years to companies including DERA, Logica and BT.

After learning on the job Rachel gained her CIPD qualification and has continued developing her HR knowledge and expertise becoming one of our HR Consultants in 2017.

Whether she is working on a client’s HR documents or dealing with hands-on HR issues, they are always ‘just right’ and in safe hands with Rachel. Her efficiency and organisational skills mean our clients can trust that she’ll manage all their HR tasks.

Rachel is also our resident expert in setting up and maintaining cloud based Human Resource Management Systems for our clients, who are already commenting on the time saving and ease with which they can use these tools.

Rachel has an eye for detail, a dislike for jargon and a highly logical outlook. You know you will get well thought out and plain speaking advice from Rachel.

Rachel says: “It’s my job to help our clients manage their day-to-day employment operations as easily as possible so that they can focus on successfully running their business”

HR Consultant

Sarah-Louise joined vivoHR as an HR Consultant in February 2022, having previously worked in HR departments for a variety of sectors such as IT, Leisure, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals. She started her HR career over 14 years ago by accident and hasn’t looked back since, carving a path as a HR professional.

After being qualified by experience for many years, Sarah-Louise undertook her CIPD Level 5 during maternity leave with her first child.

With a generalist background Sarah-Louise has a wealth of knowledge relating to employee relations concerns. She is also experienced in creating and tailoring policies/procedures to the company’s individual needs whilst ensuring they are compliant within the eyes of the law. She has a passion for systems and ensuring they work to the needs of the client to make life easier not harder!

Sarah-Louise is focused on delivering high quality thoughtful advice to help employers provide a fair and forward-thinking approach to their HR requirements.

Sarah-Louise says: “After working as an in-house HR professional for many years I am very excited to be part of an HR Consultancy like vivoHR to share my knowledge and passion for all things HR and people related. I want to be a solid partner and friendly voice of reason for my clients who they can trust and turn to, to give them reliable and accurate advice.”

HR Consultant

Rebecca is approaching her 30th year in Human Resources and has worked across many industries in various HR roles.

She has recently concluded a central Government project focused on designing and delivering their talent acquisition strategy. Alongside this, she has worked as a Consultant for a prominent City Council, project managing a highly publicised change management programme to help them avoid bankruptcy. Most recently, she has supported our clients with race discrimination grievances, sexual harassment disciplinaries, and TUPE transitions. Rebecca regularly chairs appeals, disciplinaries, and grievances, making her a frequent choice as project lead for our Employee Relations cases.

An Executive Coach, HR Mentor, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Trainer, she has a keen interest in helping our clients develop a more neuro-inclusive leadership approach. Rebecca is based in our newly formed East Anglia office.

Outside of work, she is a busy mum of twins and can often be found collapsed in a heap with a glass of pink gin at her side!

HR Advisor

Emmie-Beth embarked on her HR journey in 2019 through an apprenticeship with a large public services company. Since then, she has gained experience across various industries, including education, engineering, and public services.

She began her career supporting HR teams with TUPE transfers before progressing to an HR Advisor role in an SME engineering company, where she provided generalist HR support.

Later, Emmie-Beth commuted to London to work for a prestigious Fashion Education group, acting as HR Advisor for their Group function before joining the vivoHR team in 2024.

With a breadth of experience in end-to-end recruitment, policies and procedures, process improvements, and learning and development, Emmie-Beth has supported employees at all levels – from graduates to directors and CEOs. Her proactive and forward-thinking approach to HR helps businesses enhance their services while easing the burden of day-to-day HR challenges.

Emmie-Beth says “Having now moved from an internal HR structure to HR consultancy, I am excited to work closely with clients in improving their HR processes and by providing authentic, compliant advice. I am excited to be one of the trusted, friendly faces of vivoHR.”

When she’s not working, Emmie-Beth enjoys exploring new places, trying her hand at creative projects, and making the most of her downtime with family and friends.

Administrator

Bev joined vivoHR in April 2023, having had a varied working life and her gentle nature is just what we need in our busy office.

Bev says: “I’ve been ‘doing’ admin for far longer than I care to admit.  It happened accidentally, I got a place in art college a million years ago, as art was my thing (and still is in my spare time) but had a crisis of confidence. As a Londoner I was expected to go and work in a bank in the City following in the family footsteps, I compromised and qualified with a London Chamber of Commerce Private Secretary’s Certificate.  I endured the Victoria Line day in and day out for a couple of years, working for BP in Press and PR.

I went from big corporate life to working in a Citizens Advice Bureau then moved to Wiltshire and worked in a Drug and Alcohol support centre.  Then my daughters arrived and I got creative about how I worked.  I ran a small internet business around the kids and got really involved in school committees, finally ending up as a governor and felt proud to be a small part in helping turn that particular school around. 

More recently I worked as an administrator in a school in the Student Support team. I loved the interaction with the students, it’s tough being a teenager these days, there were many issues to try to help out with. I now volunteer with a local agency mentoring young people who may be struggling in various aspects of their life.”

Bev says “There was never really a career plan, I’ve always believed you need to be happy in your job, it takes up far too much of your life not to be. This is my first real encounter with HR and I’m learning daily. It’s fascinating listening to what the team get up to in their work.”