Fixers, not just advisors
Plenty of providers stop at telling you what the law says. We draft the contracts, run the investigations, deliver the training and sit in the room for the difficult conversations.
How outsourced HR worksIntelligent HR for a brighter tomorrow
Practical HR and employment law support for Irish employers
PurpleTree brings outsourced HR, employment law and health & safety together under one roof. You get a named advisor who knows your business, a fixed monthly fee with no hourly billing, and real WRC representation when a complaint or inspection lands.
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Our HR services run on HR:Duo, the cloud HR software we configure for your business, so your contracts, policies, time and attendance records and compliance all live in one secure system. See the HR software we set up.
Outsourced HR Services
Cover for every people problem, in one place
Most Irish SMEs juggle employment law, payroll, safety and HR software across separate suppliers. PurpleTree brings them under one team, from contracts and WRC representation to safety statements and outsourced payroll, so nothing falls through the gaps.
Employment Law & WRC
Employment contracts, disciplinaries, investigations, redundancy and WRC claims, handled by specialists who know Irish employment law inside out.
View serviceHealth & Safety
Safety statements, risk assessments, audits and on-site training that keep you compliant with the Health and Safety Authority.
View serviceStrategic HR Consulting
Pay and reward, salary benchmarking, gender pay gap reporting and the HR strategy to restructure and scale with confidence.
View serviceHR Essentials
The day-to-day foundations every employer needs, from HR audits and policies through to GDPR compliance.
View serviceOutsourced Payroll
Accurate PAYE, PRSI and USC handled by IPASS-certified specialists, with SEPA payments and HR:Duo integration.
View serviceHR Software
HR:Duo cloud software set up, configured and supported by Irish HR experts, with time and attendance, leave and digital contracts in one place.
View serviceDirect access to the people who actually do the work
You will work with Bill, Amanda or Laoise, the same experienced consultants who take the time to understand your history, your people and your HR challenges. We do not hand you a rotating cast of account managers or a faceless call centre.
You get flexible, hands-on support shaped around your business, whether that is a one-off employment issue, software to automate the admin, or ongoing guidance as you grow.
Comprehensive HR services
Employment contracts, HR policies and procedures built for your sector and headcount, with support from the first conversation through to a resolution that holds up.
Contracts and policiesEmployment law expertise
From redundancy and disciplinary procedures to equality and working time obligations, you get practical employment law advice and WRC representation that meets your legal duties with confidence.
WRC representationReallocate your resources
HR compliance generates no profit, it only prevents loss. We lift the admin off your team so they can spend their hours on the work that actually grows the business.
Free up your teamStrategic HR consulting
Some people decisions carry real risk. We work alongside your leadership team on the complex calls, from restructuring and redundancy to pay, reward and salary benchmarking.
Strategic HR consultingBest-in-class HR software
Staff records, contracts, leave and policies in one secure platform. We configure the HR:Duo software around how your business actually runs, with fast setup and ongoing support.
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Why we started PurpleTree
We founded PurpleTree because we were frustrated with the outdated, generic HR advice and unresponsive support that was holding good Irish SMEs back. We had seen it firsthand, as business owners and in corporate HR roles: employers getting hit with WRC complaints while traditional HR providers failed to address the realities of modern workplaces.
We knew there had to be a better way.
So we created the HR consultancy we would want to work with ourselves, one that puts the relationship over everything else. We are a team of forward-thinking people who get to know you and your team, so the support and solutions we give you are genuinely tailored rather than off the shelf.
For employers who want the benefits of HR software for compliance, efficiency and organisation, we have the cutting-edge technology too, all under one roof.
Putting the relationship first means we do not churn out generic advice, use British-made templates, or clock up billable hours for the sake of it. We are about understanding your situation, anticipating your challenges, and giving you straightforward HR support and tech that just makes sense, on one clear monthly fee.
World-class HR software, configured around your business
HR:Duo is the HR software we use to manage your staff records, contracts, policies, time off and documentation in one place.
We configure it for your business and support it day to day, so you get the technology and the Irish HR expertise together rather than a login and a help page.
- Clock in from anywhere, with accurate time and attendance records
- See exactly who is on site and when, across multiple locations
- Track certifications and skills before they expire
- Manage annual leave and absence without the spreadsheet chaos
- Digital contracts and documents, signed and stored securely
- Working time records built to meet Organisation of Working Time Act obligations
Free WRC Compliance Check
How exposed is your business to a WRC inspection?
Answer 40 quick questions on contracts, working time, pay, leave and HR policies and get an instant read on where your WRC exposure is likely to sit. It is free, takes five minutes and there is nothing to sign.
Let's take HR off your hands
You are running a business. HR should not be the thing keeping you up at night. Whether you are scaling quickly, working through a difficult situation, or simply tired of HR always being one step behind, PurpleTree steps in as your dedicated outsourced HR partner and a real extension of your team rather than a helpline you ring in a crisis.
We support Irish SMEs across construction, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and beyond, with hands-on HR support tailored to the realities of each sector.
Book a call with our HR expertsYou are probably a fit if
- Your time goes on HR admin instead of growing the business
- You have had an inspection, a complaint or an internal issue and need expert support quickly
- You have great people but limited in-house HR or health and safety expertise
- You want HR without the jargon, just practical answers you can act on
- You have outgrown one-size-fits-all HR that slows you down
- You are ready to turn well-managed HR into a genuine competitive advantage
Irish Employment Law Guides
Straight answers to thorny HR questions
Our most-read guides on Irish employment law, payroll and WRC cases. Useful on their own, and a sign of how we think.
HR Services
Six Employment Contract Mistakes That Land Irish Employers at the WRC
A contract of employment in Ireland is more than paperwork. These six common mistakes with employment contracts leave Irish employers exposed to WRC claims, and most are entirely avoidable with the right support.
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Working Time Mistakes That Land Irish Employers at the WRC
The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 is one of the most commonly cited laws in WRC complaints, yet many Irish employers fall short on rest breaks, maximum hours, and record-keeping. Here are the six working time mistakes that keep landing employers in trouble.
HR Services
Probation Periods Do Not Protect You as Much as You Think
A probation period in Ireland does not give employers a free pass to dismiss without process. These seven common mistakes expose Irish SMEs to WRC claims, financial penalties, and operational disruption.
HR Services
PRSI Mistakes That Cost Irish Employers Thousands
PRSI errors are among the most costly payroll mistakes Irish employers make, creating retrospective liabilities and damaging employees’ state pension entitlements. Here are the common mistakes PurpleTree sees and why they matter.
HR Services
Auto-Enrolment Pension Mistakes Irish Employers Are Already Making
Auto-enrolment pension obligations are now live in Ireland, and employers are already making costly mistakes. From eligibility errors to mishandled opt-outs, here are the pitfalls PurpleTree’s payroll and HR teams see most often.
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Pay Transparency in Ireland. Five Mistakes Employers Are Already Making
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is reshaping how Irish employers handle pay bands, salary disclosures, and gender pay gap reporting. Here are five pay transparency mistakes in Ireland that SMEs keep making and why getting ahead of them matters.
Support shaped around your sector
Every industry carries its own employment and safety risks. These are the sectors we know best.