About Petra

With over 20 years as a HR professional  I offer a wealth of experience drawn from working with organisations

✔️ British Airways

✔️ Police Service of Northern Ireland

✔️ Local Government Councils

✔️ Further Education Colleges

✔️ Disability Action

✔️ Diverse range of private companies

My expertise spans mediation, organisational development, employment law, health and wellbeing management, and project management.

Achievements

My achievements reflect my enduring commitment to     professional excellence. I hold professional accreditations and qualifications

✔️ CEDR (Accredited mediator)

✔️ Mediation NI

✔️ Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law & Practice

✔️ Postgraduate in Management of Change, Organisational Development and Design

✔️ NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-Being at Work

✔️ Chartered Member of the CIPD

My specialism lies in employee relations and managing organisational change. Our mission is to promote workplace harmony, foster open communication, resolve disputes through skilled mediation, and create bespoke health and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications & Accreditations

Our achievements reflect a deep commitment to professional excellence. With recognised

accreditations and advanced qualifications in HR, mediation, employment law, organisational development, a

nd workplace wellbeing, we bring both credibility and practical expertise to every project.

What our clients say

At Upstart, our success is measured by the success of our clients. Here’s what they have to say about working with us

Petra played a pivotal role in shaping our HR framework, leading the creation of our employee handbook and essential policies, as well as delivering targeted training for our management team to ensure consistent, effective leadership across the organisation.

Disability Action

Disability Action Org

Petra assisted me to resolve a workplace issue where I was unfairly dismissed. She has a huge amount of employment law skills and knowledge and gave me the support and confidence that my situation would be successfully resolved, I don't know what I would have done without her.

Construction

Head of Department

Petra’s approach and handling of the complex employee relations meeting were exceptional. It was a highly delicate and challenging situation, yet she managed every query and concern with great professionalism and composure. The outcome, guided by her direction, went far beyond our expectations.

Retail Sector

Assistant Director