Andy Dodd Email & Phone Number

Bradfield, England, United Kingdom

Recruitment:Held responsibility for the end to end recruitment cycle. Oversaw the recruitment inbox.Liaised with senior managers establishing professional relationships, understanding their recruitment needs, identifying objectives for future, current and pending recruitment, providing guidance in workforce planning, like for like replacement or internal transfers. Throughout the process ensured on going continuous communication, the provision of documentation, building and maintaining strong and effective candidate relationships all in a timely manner and in accordance with the College’s procedures. Provided interviewees with pre-employment safer recruitment/compliancy process. As part of this process, received and reviewed applications in accordance with a vulnerable environment’s guidelines, such as career history and dates, the right to work in the UK as required to satisfy the immigration border agency and the College’s compliancy regulations. Prepared the on boarding and provided employment inductions to new staff.Collated compliance for people in accordance with Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) regulations, maintaining accurate records on college systems for employees and ISI inspections. Including administrating contractors/visitors DBS clearances and recorded on internal databases. General HR:Point of contact for all HR queries including employment policies/procedures and responsible for providing guidance to employees. Oversaw the HR inbox.Supported the HR adviser with employment issues and cases, additionally, when required, taking accurate notes at meetings.Maintained and monitored HR databases and personnel files with relevant personnel details with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, both electronically and manually. Oganised and stored archived paperwork, documents and computer based information in line with GDPR regulations.

Cheadle

Held site responsibility as the first point of contact for all HR administrative enquiries, processes and for the coordination of the HR function for Priory Cheadle which included recruitment, training, compliance and payroll. Provided guidance and support to the management team on end to end recruitment, the interpretation and implementation of HR procedures, ensuring consistent employment practice. Worked with managers and the team to deliver solutions for HR requirements and ensured a positive experience for all stakeholders by growing a team that offered excellent customer service, timely and accurate administration in line with the SLA’s and KPI’s of the Priory Group. Worked alongside the payroll administrator to obtain an overview and understanding of the payroll process, providing absence cover and giving recommendations to improve ‘double handling’ of inputting data which generated a considerable amount of queries. Initiated a group/individual discussion and training sessions with all relevant parties.Undertook a full review of employee training, reviewing processes which involved the administration, organisation and delivery to managers of all mandatory/statutory training for employees. Produced a monthly/yearly training calendar. Revisited the training matrix to become more visible and user friendly. Key Achievement – Priory Royal Cheadle Hospital: Employee of the Month – November 2018 (After 2 months employment voted for by the Senior Management Team and Hospital Director)Established myself as a key operator and coordinator of a small HR team, team members gravitating towards me to seek guidance and support. Recognised by the HR Director and Hospital Director highlighting that my calming and influencing approach, knowledge and experience along with my resistance to fail challenges set me as a figure head of the team.

Altrincham, Manchester

Andy takes responsibility for the human resources strategy at McGoff & Byrne , McGoff Group Facilities Services and Newcare reviews current policy and procedures and introduces new working practices in line with the Group’s reputation for best practice and investing in people.One of Andy’s main aspirations is to create an effective Group HR function that focuses on efficient recruitment, retention and people development.Andy has over 15 years’ experience at establishing HR best practice, strategic HR planning and workforce development. He also has demonstrable experience of establishing & maintaining working partnerships with senior management, workforce &, client/customers. Additionally, he has carried out numerous analysis of absence, recruitment & performance management.Andy also works closely with Group Support Services, Facilities Management and Procurement divisions to drive the business forward.www.newcareprojects.com

Altrincham, Manchester

Andy takes responsibility for the human resources strategy at McGoff & Byrne , McGoff Group Facilities Services and Newcare reviews current policy and procedures and introduces new working practices in line with the Group’s reputation for best practice and investing in people.One of Andy’s main aspirations is to create an effective Group HR function that focuses on efficient recruitment, retention and people development.Andy has over 15 years’ experience at establishing HR best practice, strategic HR planning and workforce development. He also has demonstrable experience of establishing & maintaining working partnerships with senior management, workforce &, client/customers. Additionally, he has carried out numerous analysis of absence, recruitment & performance management.Andy also works closely with Group Support Services, Facilities Management and Procurement divisions to drive the business forward.

Established in 2009, New Care Projects is a development-led care home operator providing ‘New Generation’ care facilities. From the initial concept and design of the building, through to construction, recruitment and care delivery, New Care carefully considers every last detail of each care facility that it creates and the high level of service that it is able to offer.The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is always our number one priority. Providing a home-from-home experience in surroundings that provide the highest levels of comfort, our care homes are a safe environment that offer a warm welcome whilst our dedicated team provide professional, person-centred, friendly and compassionate care.It is our vision that the care homes we design and build complement the exceptional care delivery provided by New Care; with the aim of significantly raising the standard of care across the UK. We assume a progressive approach to the provision of care homes, with each care facility expertly designed by architects and clinical staff, then purpose-built by an award-winning construction team.Clinically proficient and working in conjunction with the CQC, addressing all requirements of current legislation and care standards, our care homes are well thought out to provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care.Each care home features a high specification and is decorated by an interior designer creating stylish yet comfortable and practical spaces. Ultimately, we want our residents to feel proud of their home; happy to invite family and friends to visit, all the while receiving the very best care with respect and dignity.SpecialtiesResidential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Short Stay Reablement

Trafford

To work alongside the SEN Service Manager to carry out statutory procedures for the assessment, statementing and placement of pupils with special educational needs.To ensure that statutory assessment procedures, including placement and review, are carried out in an efficient and professional manner whilst adhering to statutory timescales. To work with professional, schools and parent/young children to obtain advice relating to the statutory assessment of children identified with special educational needs. To work with professionals, schools and parents in coproduction to produced legal documentation and a statement of needs ensuring confidentiality at all times.To liaise closely with parents, professionals and senior management across a range of services to provide advice and support to schools and parents on matters relating to special educational needs.

Quay West Trafford Council

SEND Pathfinder Project Support & Business Support Lead for Children and Young People’s Service Trafford Council on a Government initiated National project.Within my role I had sole responsibility to provide project management and support to the multi-agency services, ensuring that the outcomes and expectations of the project were being met. The project outcomes were to improve the mediation and participation of all staff and agencies involved in the single assessment model, to improve information and communication with children, young people and families about how they would be involved in the decision making processes. Ensuring more efficient use of resources, expertise and skills. I worked to the project board & senior directors providing project management support, reports and updated plans. I proactively provide practical & efficient solutions by innovated thinking and the analysis of statistical information; I managed the project documents and verified accuracy and distribution. I updated the project board reports risk and issues logs. I ensured I had a high level of focus on providing a customer focused service when dealing with concerns from parents and the public on sensitive and confidential matters. I ensured the accuracy of information in respect of children and young people using the social care record within the children’s information system, I also supported the project board and stakeholders with the delivery of communications. I was responsible for advising on data protection requirements in respect of records and case files providing analysis for the project board as required. I set up, managed and monitor yearly project budgets and forecasts. I also had lead responsibility on the development of an ICT project systems and processes and establish workforce development requirements providing training and guidance strategies, documents and courses. I supported, guided and influenced managers on all operational requirements of the project

Trafford

To advise Managers, by interpreting Legislation; Corporate, Directorate and Departmental policy and on employment best practice generally.Within my role I was responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources service, including recruitment and selection, absence management, performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures. I carried out investigations, formulated opinions and gave appropriate advice to managers in line with the authority’s policies. I ensured that the personnel database was maintained and I provided and interpreted reports for managers. I was involved with the liaison and negotiate on individual issues with various trade unions / representatives in regards to employment Issues.• I took HR lead on numerous disciplinary cases and was involved in a complex dismissal. • I improved the absence % by ensuring that nine long standing cases were resolved. • I was a part of the restructure of ISS/IRS staff with the Youth Offending Service.• I supported and influenced management and employees in regards to job evaluation, job description, business risk assessment, consultant process and one to one consultation.

Wrexham

Human resources Advisor for the Wrexham County Borough council.To advise Managers, by interpreting Legislation; Corporate, Directorate and Departmental policy and on employment best practice generally.To advise Managers, by interpreting Legislation; Corporate, Directorate and Departmental policy and on employment best practice generally.Within my role as part of the HR shared service department I was responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources for two services, including recruitment and selection, absence management, performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures. I provided support, guidance and training to new operational managers with regards to absence management, performance management and disciplinary cases. • I was involved in senior management recruitment and aided the head of service to carry out performance processes on senior management.• I took HR lead on contract negotiations and renewals and was involved in operational restructure, which was to include head count proposals, EVR / redundancy, job evaluation staff development. • I had line responsibility for HR assistants.

Bmw Engine Plant Coleshill Birmingham

I have worked for a recruitment Company for over three years. In this time I have been an On-site Account Manager / H.R Manager. Within my role I report directly to the Managing Director of my division and have overall management responsibility for all aspects of the On-site account based at the BMW Engine Plant Birmingham. I also hold responsibility for advising my team, complimentary associates and supporting the Clients operational Managers on a day-to-day and weekly basis.

To assist Divisional HR Director in ensuring provision of an effective, efficient and professionally competent Human resource function to the M.D, Divisional Finance Director, General managers and line Managers. To develop and maintain strong communication channels and relationships with senior management team, line managers and employees. To assist in the creation of an environment and culture in the division that supports change, encourages sharing of information, improves communication, encourages cross-functional teamwork, challenges the status quo, tries new things and realises a desire to make a difference.

I provided strategic HR advice to contribute to the business objectives and financial targets and ensured that high quality HR processes were being delivered within the business, and applied correctly by managers. As a result absence reduced from 19% to 7% in 6 months.