Zoe Wilson, Founder and Director

Zoe is the founder of ReThink HR and our resident dancing queen. She has over 20 years’ experience in HR and technology, both in-house and as a consultant; but it’s a love for systems that finally won her over. She has combined all of that expertise in systems, business and people to create ReThink HR.

Zoe has worked with a wide range of sectors, from media and the arts, to engineering and not for profit. Her only criteria is that you value your people and want to get the best from them.

She is based in Essex, and is a regular scuba diver with a huge passion for travel, food and wine.

Philippa Barnes, Director

Philippa joined Rethink HR in April 2018 as a Director and Zoe’s business partner.

She is passionate about examining a business’s roots and understanding its finer details to find a solution that balances commerciality and a positive employee experience.

As a self-confessed HR geek, she brings creativity and imagination to projects.

She is a stickler for detail and is the one most likely to spot our typos.

Outside of work her top 3 priorities in life are family, food, exercise – in that order!

Hollie Mann, Senior Consultant

Hollie joined ReThink HR in 2022. She brings over ten years’ experience leading HR functions and teams in both private sector and not-for-profit organisations. Hollie loves process, systems and routines and is easily the most organised person we know.

She has led a number of HRIS implementation projects and loves doing the fiddly bits, using technology to streamline processes and allowing an organisation to focus on the bigger picture. She unlocks the full potential of an HRIS and ensures that it becomes a vital tool for everyone.

Outside of work you will find her in the gym, on a yoga mat or out and about exploring.

Katie Williamson Hill, Consultant

Katie joined ReThink HR in 2026 and brings over ten years’ experience spanning Payroll, HR, and HR Technology.

Having progressed through a variety of in-house HR roles before specialising in HR systems, Katie understands the challenges businesses face when balancing people, processes and technology. Over the last six years, she has focused on HRIS selection, implementation and optimisation, helping businesses successfully navigate change and get the most from their technology investments. 

Katie is passionate about using HR systems to standardise processes, improve governance, strengthen data quality and reduce organisational risk. She enjoys partnering with businesses across different industries, bringing insights from each project to help new clients build efficient, scalable and sustainable HR tech. 

Outside of work, you’ll usually find Katie exploring nature with her dog, planning her next travel adventure, or seeking out great food to cook and enjoy.

Jez Lowe, Consultant

Jez brings with him more than 10 years of HR generalist experience prior to specialising in HR Systems, with a strong focus on the charity sector.

Jez has led HRIS implementations for a range of organisations, including Save the Children and Comic Relief, combining hands-on HR expertise with a strong understanding of how systems can enable better outcomes for both people and organisations.

Jez is passionate about systems and data (yes, really!) and brings an infectious energy and enthusiasm to making HR processes smarter, more efficient, and more impactful.

Outside of work, Jez’s top priorities include eating any type of cheese available and adding to an ever-growing vinyl collection.