Caroline Rigby (Assoc Cipd) Email and Phone Number

As a People Partner (C Suite Business Partner) - Corporate at Wincanton, I play a crucial role in shaping the people strategy within the corporate functions, including Finance, Marketing, Procurement, IT, Property, Legal, Co Sec, and Strategy. My responsibilities extend to resource planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives. I actively contribute to fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement… Show more As a People Partner (C Suite Business Partner) - Corporate at Wincanton, I play a crucial role in shaping the people strategy within the corporate functions, including Finance, Marketing, Procurement, IT, Property, Legal, Co Sec, and Strategy. My responsibilities extend to resource planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives that align with the company's strategic objectives. I actively contribute to fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring that our people practices add value and enhance customer/shareholder satisfaction.With a strong background in generalist HR, I am adept at navigating complex organisational changes and providing expert advice to senior management. My approach is both strategic and hands-on, allowing me to lead teams effectively while maintaining a focus on delivering service to our internal and external stakeholders Show less

As a People Manager at Wincanton's Screwfix site in Lichfield, I was responsible for leading a dynamic people team and driving the people strategy across both Warehouse and transport functions . My role initially was to lead this start up site from a People perspective. My BAU responsibility was to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services across various areas including resourcing, employee relations, learning & development, and employee engagement. I worked closely with the General… Show more As a People Manager at Wincanton's Screwfix site in Lichfield, I was responsible for leading a dynamic people team and driving the people strategy across both Warehouse and transport functions . My role initially was to lead this start up site from a People perspective. My BAU responsibility was to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services across various areas including resourcing, employee relations, learning & development, and employee engagement. I worked closely with the General Manager and the site management team to develop and implement the site People plan, champion employee wellbeing initiatives, and support the achievement of contractual KPIs and targets.I brought a strong generalist People/HR background with a proven track record in a fast-paced logistics/retail environment. My expertise in employment law and handling complex ER issues, coupled with my ability to adapt to change, allowed me to effectively influence and drive improvements across the site. Show less

As an HR and Talent Attraction Manager, I was responsible for developing and implementing our talent strategy and people plans to ensure that we have the right skills in the right roles. I worked closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the 'People Plan' to the business, ensuring that our people offer is fit for purpose. I also developed and owned the 'Talent Plan' across the head office functions to support future growth and developed Personal Development Plans for internal… Show more As an HR and Talent Attraction Manager, I was responsible for developing and implementing our talent strategy and people plans to ensure that we have the right skills in the right roles. I worked closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the 'People Plan' to the business, ensuring that our people offer is fit for purpose. I also developed and owned the 'Talent Plan' across the head office functions to support future growth and developed Personal Development Plans for internal succession. I kept our talent pipeline up to date, highlighting succession and risks, and was able to confidently discuss the plan across the business.Additionally, I coached Senior Managers in best practices when dealing with their people, whether it is about developing talent, improving capability, or generalist HR issues. Show less

As a Regional ER/HR Advisor for One Stop Stores Ltd, I supported my region by providing first line expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations. I prepared and managed case files end-to-end for ongoing cases, and provided ER statistics to identify key trends, using this information to build a robust plan to support areas of concern. I managed short and long-term absences, including attending home visits and ill health terminations, and carried out TUPE and redundancy… Show more As a Regional ER/HR Advisor for One Stop Stores Ltd, I supported my region by providing first line expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations. I prepared and managed case files end-to-end for ongoing cases, and provided ER statistics to identify key trends, using this information to build a robust plan to support areas of concern. I managed short and long-term absences, including attending home visits and ill health terminations, and carried out TUPE and redundancy consultations. I worked with the central support team to review policies and procedures, and attended Area Manager meetings to upskill, coach, and update managers in all areas of ER. Additionally, I provided out-of-hours support for all store incidents, including armed robberies Show less