Experienced HR & Talent Acquisition Consultancy Providing Professional Support
Stone & Co People Management is a specialist HR and Talent Acquisition consultancy supporting businesses with practical, expert people advice. We take a clear, commercially focused approach to HR and hiring, helping organisations build strong teams and effective people processes.
Our ethos is centred on quality, trust, and long-term partnership. We take the time to understand your business, values, and goals, offering flexible outsourced HR and Talent Acquisition support through interim, retained, or hourly services. From day-to-day HR guidance and employee relations to recruitment strategy, selection, and workforce planning, our support is always tailored and delivered within agreed budget constraints.
We believe good HR should feel accessible and straightforward. That’s why we offer a free initial consultation to explore how Stone & Co People Management can support your business and help you move forward with confidence.
Francesca Stone
Founder & Managing Director – Stone & Co People Management
Francesca Stone is the Founder and Managing Director of Stone & Co People Management, a distinguished HR and Talent Acquisition consultancy serving a diverse range of sectors. A CIPD-accredited People Professional with over 20 years of experience, Francesca specialises in delivering strategic, compliant, and commercially astute people solutions.
Recognised by the CIPD for Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and recipient of multiple industry awards, Francesca has an established track record of designing award-winning people strategies, leading high-performance recruitment teams, and cultivating progressive organisational cultures. Her expertise encompasses employment law, HR best practice, and comprehensive talent acquisition frameworks.
Francesca founded Stone & Co to provide organisations with bespoke, outsourced HR and recruitment services. Combining strategic vision with pragmatic execution, she and her team offer flexible, tailored support – whether remotely or on-site – ensuring responsive, collaborative partnerships that drive sustainable growth and effectively manage risk.
What Makes Stone & Co People Management Different
At Stone & Co People Management, we know that business doesn’t always happen between 9:00am and 5:00pm. That’s why we’re flexible and easy to reach, offering support outside of standard working hours when you need it.
Many businesses operate shift patterns, evenings, and weekends, and we’re happy to work around this. Our aim is to fit in with the way your business runs, providing practical HR and talent support that feels accessible, responsive, and tailored to you.