About Tracey Hirst - HR Consultant

---

Tracey is an experienced HR Consultant with over 25 years of HR expertise in supporting both employees and employers in workplace disputes, including issues related to discrimination, harassment, grievances, unfair dismissal, settlement negotiations, and Employment Tribunal preparation. Her testimonials reflect her professional, supportive approach and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for her clients. 

She is known for providing clear, practical advice and for guiding clients through complex and sensitive situations with confidence and care, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the process from start to finish. Tracey has experience attending Employment Tribunals on behalf of both employers and employees, where her understanding of employment law shines through. She is recognized for her clear, credible, and consistent evidence, as well as for maintaining a professional, objective approach under cross-examination.

 Information about how Tracey supports organisations can be found on

  Home - Practical People   

CIPD Membership No: 1011769X

  LinkedIn:  Tracey Hirst FCIPD MSc | LinkedIn 

Last reviewed: 31 May 2026

Tracey became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) in 2019 following a rigorous professional assessment process. She achieved Fellowship status by demonstrating her HR expertise in leading complex people initiatives and organisational change, along with extensive knowledge in employment law, employee relations, equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

Tracey also illustrated the measurable impact of her work in resolving workplace disputes, leading successful restructures and change programmes, and mitigating legal and employee relations risk. 

As a CIPD Fellow, she is recognized for her integrity and sound judgment, a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice, confidence in managing sensitive and high-risk workplace matters, and professional independence and accountability. Tracey continues to uphold these professional standards through ongoing CPD and reflective practice within the HR profession. 

Demonstrating her commitment to continuing professional development, in 2014 Tracey graduated from Loughborough University with a MSc in Strategic Management.

Last reviewed: 31 May 2026

Tracey has been designing and delivering management development programmes for over 25 years, helping managers build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to lead effectively. In her 40s, she spent three years as a Dealer Principal within two Volkswagen dealerships, where she gained valuable commercial experience in leading successful businesses. 

By combining her commercial awareness with HR expertise, particularly in employment law and inclusive leadership, she developed a strong reputation for achieving high standards while maintaining a supportive and people-focused approach. 

Tracey later incorporated this practical leadership experience into her management development programmes, allowing her to translate complex HR theories and models into clear, practical guidance for resolving workplace disputes that managers can apply in their roles. 

Her engaging and practical delivery style is regularly praised by delegates. Following the completion of a three-day management development programme, one delegate remarked that he had learned more with Tracey than during his university business studies course. To view testimonials from Tracey's training, visit Leadership Development Programme - Practical People. 

Last reviewed: 31 May 2026