Welcome to LACE Partners.
We are the leading management consultancy specialising in HR, workforce and payroll transformation.
Your project is unique. Let’s shape it together.
About us
Based in the UK, we operate globally and across industries, helping over 500 organisations tackle their most complex people challenges.
From strategy and advisory to hands-on execution, we offer expert, unbiased guidance across business and technology—free from vendor conflicts.
What sets us apart? Our collaborative approach. We work closely with clients to drive successful outcomes, reflected in our outstanding satisfaction scores.
Our services
HR transformation
Realise business value through functional change
People strategy and CPO advisor
Translate your business goals into people outcomes
Payroll excellence
Take the noise out of your payroll and create clarity from chaos
Talent and skills
Build a skilled workforce fit for the future
Change and adoption
Deliver change that sticks
People and workforce analytics
Improve outcome through data and elevated insight
People experience
Deliver on your promise through amazing experiences
Our services
HR transformation
Realise business value through functional change
People strategy and CPO advisor
Translate your business goals into people outcomes
Payroll excellence
Take the noise out of your payroll and create clarity from chaos
Talent and skills
Build a skilled workforce fit for the future
Change and adoption
Deliver change that sticks
People and workforce analytics
Improve outcome through data and elevated insight
People experience
Deliver on your promise through amazing experiences
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Our customer satisfaction score (CSAT)
Our CSAT score reflects the percentage of satisfied clients, tracked monthly and at project completion. Updated July 2025.
Next events
We regularly run both online and offline events, webinars, networking opportunities and more. Find out more on our events page.
Our latest whitepapers
Less stress HRIS - Part three: Beyond launch
Part three of our Less stress series focuses towards optimising your HR technology system.
Less stress HRIS - Part two: Beyond basecamp
This paper explores eight essential areas for setting up your HRIS for long-term success.
Less stress HRIS - Part one: The road to the Cloud
A guide towards a successful HRIS implementation, ensuring high employee adoption and stress-free project management.
Optimal payroll starts with the foundations
Laying the foundations for an optimal Payroll function.
The efficiency paradox
Boosting productivity in the face of economic constraints.
How to build your HR operating model to support business success
Our new guide will help you assess your current setup, explore different HR models, and build your HR operating model tailored to your organisation's needs.
HR Shared Services Trends 2024 Report
Our latest HR Shared Services Trends report outlines 2024 key trends including AI, service delivery technology and function capability.
CPOs: From HR to workforce transformation
Download our free whitepaper for insights on aligning people strategy to business objectives and more.
Five steps to successful EX
Download our free whitepaper for practical advice on the power of employee experience in delivering business value.
Insights
We believe that great work comes from great insights and we have a dedicated team that sits at the helm of the business, feeding into new and innovative thinking and shaping our service offerings.
What HR leaders need to know about the Employment Rights Bill
Fifteen million people, half of all workers, are set to benefit from the Employment Rights Bill, which will establish day one rights to parental and...
From implementer to influencer – Whitepaper
Discover how HR is evolving from a reactive support function to a strategic influencer in business transformation. Our latest whitepaper, based on...
From dashboards to decisions: What we learned at the HR Analytics Summit 2025
The LACE team who attended the HR Analytics Summit at the beginning of September had a fantastic time; a full day of learning, sharing ideas, and...
How HR can better support employees facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer?
Did you know not all breast cancers can be treated the same way? In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast host Chris Howard, a member from...
Inside payroll consultancy: real stories and strategies from the team
Discover what it’s really like to work in payroll consultancy through the voices of our team. In this video, our consultants share their experiences...
HR Analytics Summit London 2025
Unlock the Power of People Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning The HR Analytics Summit London 2025—is a one-day event for HR, People...
What HR leaders need to know about the Employment Rights Bill
From implementer to influencer – Whitepaper
From dashboards to decisions: What we learned at the HR Analytics Summit 2025
How HR can better support employees facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer?
Inside payroll consultancy: real stories and strategies from the team
HR Analytics Summit London 2025
How can strong payroll foundations drive business growth?
Beyond promotions: Why every organisation needs a modern career map
The transformation blueprint for mastering job architecture
How can CPOs drive business success through people-first leadership?
Case studies: How Payroll and HR Shared Services drive transformational change?
LACE Executive Payroll Network – Connecting Payroll leaders
How can HR leaders effectively tackle addiction in the workplace?
Should your business have a Chief AI Officer?
The empathy engine: Navigating AI-driven change with people at the core
JGA and LACE Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 – Networking drinks
How our payroll community can boost your payroll strategy
To deliver workforce transformation, HR must continue to transform itself
Is HR facing a silent mental health crisis?
Understanding the KDDs – what are they and why do you need to know?
Building the foundations for future Payroll success
Why merging HR and IT could be the key to unlocking AI’s full potential
JGA and LACE Fantasy Premier League 2025/26
EU AI Act – HR, are you prepared?
Our culture is what makes us who we are.
Having a good culture is beneficial for us as a business, for our clients we work with, which helps us to deliver a better service. We are committed to our sector, steeped in knowledge and expertise and collaborative – we are supportive of each other and that enables us to get the best out of everyone.
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