Meet Teresa Abbey

Hi, my name is Teresa. 

I’m delighted to welcome you to Abbey HR’s website. Whether you have come to my site for advice about an issue you are facing or need support for your day-to-day Human Resources needs, you’ll find information about how I can help you, alongside a range of employee communication templates and HR video resources.

I established Abbey HR in 2011 with a vision to provide expert, seamless Human Resources support that gives business owners and managers confidence in their HR processes, people management and compliance. I am passionate about supporting employers to achieve best practice HR  that not only meets compliance standards but creates more positive, effective and productive workplaces.

I haven’t always been in HR; I spent ten years in accounting and payroll prior to embarking on my HR career. I have a real love for numbers and helping businesses to successfully manage staff overheads. This gives me a unique perspective on business economics and efficiencies, and is also particularly useful when supporting organisations with growth strategies, restructuring and change. 

I moved into Human Resources in 1999 while perusing a CIPD  qualification in Personnel Management from the National College of Ireland. I spent the following ten years working in “Personnel” for a number of Irish businesses. Then in 2009, I took a leap of faith into the world of HR consulting! I was very fortunate to be introduced to a large accountancy practice which opened doors to two large Irish retail businesses, both of whom I am very proud to continue to work with today. Since then, I have worked with many, many SMEs, family run Irish businesses, and one large Government entity.

HR is a fast-moving industry and a cutting-edge knowledge of the latest trends, initiatives and changes in legislation is vital to creating tailored solutions that fit the needs of each individual business. I am a member of CIPD, the Human Resources industry’s accrediting body, and the Small Firms Association/IBEC which provides access to an expansive network, professional development programs and the latest knowledge around topical issues, employment law and compliance. I am also a member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland, and hold a Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring for Business.

When you work with me, you can have complete confidence that your HR needs are in the hands of a committed and experienced industry professional who genuinely cares about your business. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your HR needs and how I can support you to achieve your goals.