About

Hello!

My name’s Kath O’Rourke and I’m a passionate and experienced HR professional with over 12 years of experience in human resources. In 2024, I set up TideHR, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses create vibrant, people-focused workplaces through effective, strategic HR solutions. I specialise in building the organisational structures, processes, and culture needed to guide teams through rapid growth or challenges, and optimise workforce performance.

I've worked across the private, public, and third sectors, blending hands-on operational skills with big-picture HR strategy. My expertise includes enhancing performance culture, overseeing learning and development, driving workforce growth, managing organisational development, wellbeing, compensation, benefits, and performance management. Through my consultancy, I collaborate with organisations to design and implement impactful people strategies that boost retention and improve business performance.

As a trusted advisor, I partner with leaders to navigate complex people challenges and build HR frameworks that are aligned with their organisational goals. My pragmatic, common-sense approach ensures businesses get the best out of their people while staying focused on results. Whether I'm helping to embed best practices, shape company culture, or guide businesses through change, I can implement effective ways to help organisations keep their top talent for longer and create a healthier workplace.

My Approach

What am I like to partner with?

I have a modern and fresh approach to dealing with people-related opportunities and challenges – I’m solutions focused, optimistic and will focus on what is possible.
I bring an energy and proactive approach which helps to give momentum to tasks, always ensuring that the focus remains on business outcomes, people and engagement.
I have a strategic mindset – I can craft a compelling vision that aligns to a company’s mission and help strengthen their employer brand.
I enjoy coaching senior leaders – I will review what an organisation wants and needs, analyse the gap between where it is and where it wants to be, and design organisational practices that bridge that gap to increase performance.
I’m passionate about people – I have good emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills, creating an atmosphere where every team member feels valued and motivated.
I’m a clear and confident communicator and enjoy working across all levels of the business.
I’m adaptable and open-minded – I can work in a fast-paced environment and maintain flexibility and optimism.
I believe feedback is key – I can coach team members with insight, nurturing a culture of growth, and will encourage and support you to do the same with your teams.
I’m organised and methodical – I love to introduce helpful structures and enjoy optimising processes to ensure everything's running smoothly, with low or no cost to the business.