Welcome to Pineapple-HR, HR support with heart-for nurseries, preschools, and early years settings.

Making HR simple, with the human touch.

  • “Working with Emma at Pineapple HR has been a game-changer for our nursery. I was struggling with how to approach performance management in a way that was fair, supportive, and effective. Emma gave me clear, practical advice that helped me have those difficult conversations with confidence. Her guidance not only improved team performance but also boosted morale across the setting. I can’t recommend her enough to any nursery manager looking for expert HR support!”

    - Nursery Manager, Suffolk

  • “Emma is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is trustworthy, supportive, knowledgeable, and personable — everything you need in an HR partner. Her advice is always practical and tailored to our needs, making complex HR issues feel manageable. I would highly recommend Emma to any nursery or early years setting looking for expert HR guidance.”

    -            Nursery Director, Suffolk

Meet Emma, the founder of Pineapple-HR.

The HR Consultant Who Truly Understands Your Childcare Team

An HR consultant whose extensive experience across sectors like manufacturing, charity, and early years has honed her into a highly confident and pragmatic professional. What truly sets her apart is her deep-seated passion for supporting early years teams.

Emma knows first-hand the demands of managing recruitment, crucial safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining team wellbeing in childcare settings. She understands the pressure you're under. Her approach is rooted in building trust quickly and delivering HR solutions that work in the real world—so you can focus on the children, not the paperwork.

As an active leader within her professional community, chairing the CIPD Mid & North Anglia Branch, Emma ensures her guidance is not only proven but also grounded in the latest HR best practices. Partner with Emma for an HR partnership that feels both friendly and supremely competent.

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