Core
Consultancy
Partners
We partner with organisations to deliver specialised HR solutions that align people, performance and strategy.
Our Mission
OurmissionistodeliverstrategicandpracticalHRconsultingsolutionsthatalignpeoplemanagementwithorganisationalobjectives.Throughsustainableworkforcepracticesandrobustgovernanceframeworks,wesupportorganisationalperformancewhilehelpingclientseffectivelymanagepeopleandcompliancerisks.
About Us
Ethically grounded.
Our vision is to be a trusted leader in HR management consulting by providing ethical and tailored solutions that strengthen organisations and drive sustainable performance.
Rooted in Ethics
We conduct our business with integrity, objectivity and utmost professionalism. Ethics are at the core of our decision making and underpins our advisory approach that ensures responsible and compliant outcomes for our clients and partners.
Recognition of Collective Success
We believe that enduring success is achieved through collaboration. By working in partnership with our clients and stakeholders, we create shared value through aligned objectives by collective accountability and mutual respect.
Grace & Gratitude
We engage with professionalism, discretion and respect in all interactions. Our approach reflects an appreciation for diverse perspectives and a commitment to constructive and solution-focused engagement.
Accountability & Excellence
We take ownership of our actions, decisions and outcomes. Accountability underpins our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and delivering on our promises.
Our Services
Comprehensive HR solutions, tailored to you.
Strategic Advisory & Change
Sustainable growth demands more than reactive HR. We align your people strategy with long-term organisational goals — designing structures, planning workforces, and embedding change that sticks. From operating model design to full-scale restructuring, we build the architecture your business needs to scale.
- HR strategy development
- Workforce planning
- Organisational design & restructuring
- Change management support
- HR operating model development
Compliance, Governance & Policy
Regulatory exposure is a business risk, not just an HR one. We develop, audit, and maintain your governance frameworks and employment policies to keep you compliant, defensible, and ahead of legislative shifts. Every handbook, code of conduct, and policy we produce is built for real-world enforcement.
- HR policy development & review
- Employment legislation compliance audits
- HR governance frameworks
- Employee handbooks & code of conduct
- Policy compliance reviews
Employee Relations & IR
Workplace disputes left unmanaged erode trust and productivity. We bring structured, impartial expertise to disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution — protecting both your people and your organisation's integrity through every sensitive matter.
- Disciplinary process support & independent chairing
- Workplace investigations
- Conflict resolution
- Grievance handling
- Mediation services
Talent, Performance & Leadership
The strongest organisations are built on deliberate talent strategy, not luck. We design recruitment pipelines, performance frameworks, and leadership programmes that identify, develop, and retain the people who actually drive your business forward. From succession planning to team effectiveness, we build capability at every level.
- Recruitment process design & talent strategy
- Performance management frameworks
- Leadership development programmes
- Succession planning
- Team effectiveness workshops
Managed HR & Projects
Not every business needs a full-time HR team — but every business needs professional HR capability. We provide retained advisory, administration, compliance monitoring, and specialist project support so you can operate with confidence without carrying unnecessary overhead.
- Retained HR advisory
- HR administration support
- HR compliance monitoring
- HR audits
- Organisational restructuring support
Engagement Models
How we augment
your operations.
Once-Off HR Projects
Delivering specialised HR expertise for defined organisational needs and consulting projects.
Managed HR Services
Providing reliable ongoing HR support to strengthen people management practices.
On-Demand Consulting
Flexible, ad-hoc HR advisory services tailored for urgent complexities or specialist interventions.
Leadership & Development
Building capable leaders who effectively guide teams and strengthen organisational performance.
The Founder
Michelle Pieterse
With over a decade of high-level experience navigating complex organisational structures, Michelle founded Core Consultancy Partners to bridge the gap between strategic intent and sustainable execution.
Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that ethical integrity and collective success are not mutually exclusive—they are, in fact, the blueprint for enduring enterprise value.
"We build partnerships framed by grace, anchored in accountability."