A human resources consultancy has become an accredited growth skills provider as part of a new scheme launched by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

The Personnel Partnership, based in Holmfirth, will work to deliver HR support and training as part of the scheme that is designed as a “one-stop-shop” to help ambitious small and medium-sized businesses across the Leeds City Region to grow.

The service will provide access to support in areas including finance, skills and training and leadership and development.

Following its accreditation, local businesses that are eligible will be able to access subsidised funding of up to 50% towards leadership and development training and HR support from The Personnel Partnership.

Helen Straw, managing director at The Personnel Partnership said: “Effective people management is crucial in the growth of any company, but is sometimes a grey area for small businesses that don’t have the time or resource to dedicate to doing it properly.

“Through partnering with the Leeds City Region Enterprise partnership, we are able to support such businesses in different areas of people management. We can ensure that they have the most appropriate systems, processes and procedures in place - as well as providing bespoke training on people management issues that will enable them to grow.”

Visit www.the-lep.com/ or email helen@thepersonnelpartnership.co.uk