Welcome to Pineapple-HR, HR support with heart-for small businesses, 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
Emma has been so helpful, providing our workplace with HR advice.
Everything has been simple to follow, with clear direction. She has provided us with fresh ideas and helped us to identify areas for improvement.
We will definitely be using Emma for future help.
Sophie Seward, Chairperson Rattlesden Pre School

HR support from someone who understands small organisations

Pineapple HR was created for organisations where people management sits alongside everything else - budgets, delivery, governance and community responsibility.

Founded by Emma Bell, Pineapple HR supports small to medium‑sized businesses and organisations that employ staff but don’t have dedicated HR. Emma works directly with decision‑makers, providing practical, proportionate advice that fits real life - not textbook scenarios.

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.

She is known for:

Clear, honest guidance
A calm approach during tricky conversations
Helping leaders feel confident in their decisions
Making HR feel manageable - not intimidating

By acting as an extension of your team, Pineapple HR brings clarity, structure and reassurance, so you’re not handling people issues alone.

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