Running a business comes with plenty of people challenges, from contracts and compliance to absence, performance and difficult employee situations. We Do HR provides practical HR support for businesses across Durham, giving you experienced advice when you need it without the cost of building a full in-house HR team.
Based nearby in Darlington, our team works with employers across County Durham and the wider North East, providing straightforward HR advice that fits the way your business actually works.
Supporting Your Existing HR Team
Need extra expertise or an independent perspective? We work alongside your in-house HR team to provide additional support whenever it's needed.
Expert HR Without the Overhead
Access experienced HR professionals whenever you need them, without the cost of employing an in-house HR team.
Flexible HR Support
Ongoing access to experienced, local HR professionals without the commitment or overhead of an in-house HR team. We provide flexible support tailored to businesses across Durham and the North East.
Practical, hands-on guidance for Durham employers dealing with disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance issues, and tricky workplace conversations.Support with grievances, disciplinaries, performance concerns, absence, conflict and difficult conversations.
Up-to-date HR documentation designed to protect your business, comply with UK employment law, and provide clear boundaries for your management team and staff.
A complete review of your current workplace processes, contracts, and policies. We identify hidden legal risks and help Durham business owners get their operations fully compliant.A practical review of your HR documents and processes, with clear actions to reduce risk.
Build Confidence
Practical, real-world training tailored to your local workforce, equipping managers to handle daily employee challenges with confidence.Support with Breathe HR and cloud-based systems to reduce paperwork and improve visibility.
Local support to implement and manage Breathe HR software, helping North East companies streamline staff records, holiday tracking, absence reporting, and daily admin.
From small businesses building their first team to established employers managing more complex people challenges, having reliable HR support can make running a business considerably easier.
Our Darlington-based team supports organisations across Durham and County Durham, providing a combination of remote advice and hands-on support where appropriate. You get to know the people advising your business, and we get to understand your team, processes and priorities.
Whether you need help with one immediate issue or want ongoing outsourced HR support, we can build the service around what your business actually needs.
You do not need to wait until something has gone wrong. Many businesses contact us because they want to prevent problems, tighten up their documentation or give managers better support.
Speak to us if you need help with:
If you cannot see what you need help with on this list, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
You do not need a national call centre at the other end of the country to get experienced HR support. We Do HR supports Durham businesses from their base in Darlington and works with businesses throughout the North East and across the UK.
Our approach is personal and practical. You speak to real HR professionals who take the time to understand your business, rather than starting from scratch every time you need help.
Clear answers without unnecessary HR jargon.
From one-off projects to ongoing monthly HR support.
Direct access to an HR team that gets to know your business.
Help that can develop as your workforce and HR requirements change.
Based just down the road in Darlington, WEDO HR provides hands-on, face-to-face HR support to business owners across Durham and the wider North East. We know that local businesses don’t want call-centre advice or generic templates—you need a dedicated HR partner who understands the local commercial landscape and can be on-site when tricky workplace situations arise.
Whether you’re an established business in Durham city center, a growing firm in Newton Aycliffe, or operating across County Durham, WEDO HR combines regional proximity with pragmatic, commercially minded employment law expertise.
Fast, local response times for in-person meetings, disciplinary hearings, and staff consultations.
Deep understanding of the local economy, talent market, and regional business needs.
Direct access to experienced HR advisors who know your company name, not just a client number.
Get practical, face-to-face HR guidance without the cost of an internal team. Speak with a North East specialist today.
From our nearby base in Darlington, WEDO HR supports employers across Durham, Newton Aycliffe, and County Durham with everything from employment contracts to complex employee relations. Let’s discuss how we can protect and support your business.
Yes. We Do HR is based in Darlington and supports businesses throughout Durham, County Durham and the wider North East, as well as organisations across the UK.
Yes. We can act as an extension of your business, providing ongoing HR advice, documentation and support without the cost of employing a full-time internal HR team.
Yes. You do not necessarily need an ongoing HR package. We can support businesses with individual employee relations issues, HR documentation and specific projects.
Yes. Our team can visit your workplace in Durham to provide hands-on HR support when needed. Whether you need help with a specific employee issue, an HR review, meetings or ongoing support, we can work with you both on-site and remotely.
Yes. We work with businesses of all sizes, including small and growing businesses that may not need or have their own in-house HR team. We can provide as much or as little support as you need, from help with a one-off issue to ongoing outsourced HR support.
From small businesses to established teams of 100+, our tiered plans provide expert compliance and HR strategy at a predictable monthly cost. Find the right fit for your headcount today.
