As the Founder and Director of Next Gen HR, I specialise in providing strategic and operational HR support and services, to small and medium-sized businesses that lack a dedicated HR function or expertise. I make HR work smarter to help SME's thrive.I understand that the backbone of any successful business is its people. As your dedicated HR ally, I design, implement and provide tailored HR solutions that enhance the employees experience of working for their you.Our services are designed to be your HR lifeline covering: ➡️ Employment Law including Contracts of Employment➡️ HR & People Policies including supporting processes & procedures ➡️ Managing Employee Issues e..g Investigations, Disciplinary, Grievances➡️ Managing Business Changes e.g Redundancy, Restructure, TUPE➡️ Emergency HR supportThere are some specialist areas I also cover:➡️ Employee Benefits including reward and recognition ➡️ Employee Engagement including employee communications support➡️ HR Software & Technology and how to get the most from your HR/People Software including implementation, support and analytics. In particular, I have in depth knowledge and experience of PeopleXD.My mission is to simplify HR management for business owners, helping them to focus on what they do best while we take care of their people management needs. Reach out to me today and book a 30 minute free virtual coffee chat ⬇️⬇️:Zoom – https://calendly.com/cliff-nextgenhr/30minTeams - https://calendly.com/cliff-nextgenhr/teams ☎️ 01926 355340 ✉️cliff@nextgenhr.co.uk

Leyland SDM specialises in paint, tools, plumbing, electrical and woodwork materials from 33 high street stores across London, supported by a central support and distribution centre. They are currently on an exciting journey and have some very ambitious growth plans.Part of the Leadership Team, responsible for people, company culture and health/safety and wellbeing, some of the things i'm proud of achieving:• Developing, implementing and embeding a new set of values and a company vision that is more aligned to business • Developing and leading a HR team across the full HR service remit including colleague engagement, reward & recognition, talent management, recruitment & retention, learning & development, HR policy. • Implemented a colleague engagement survey with significant % improvement in participation and overall improvement in colleague engagement across the business. • Designed and implemented a new end to end recruitment and retention model• Defined the HR strategy focusing on DE&I, Sustainability, Culture, Talent Development and Retention• Designed & implemented a Leadership & Management development programme

Grafton Group plc is a FTSE 250 business with operations in UK, Ireland, Netherlands & Finland. Leading a team of 16 HR professionals in a complex multi-brand/multi-site environment with full accountability for the HR Services function (UK) encompassing Reward & Recognition, HR Policy, Transactional HR, Payroll (UK) and HR Systems (UK & Ireland).Some key achievements i'm proud of:• Design and delivery of a Group (UK & Ireland) HR Systems solution using the latest SAAS HR technology (CoreHR now PeopleXD) for HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Recruitment, Expenses, Training & Employee Self Service• Delivery of all Transactional HR Services for the UK, driving continuous improvement & efficiency• Shape and execute total rewards approach and support model to UK operations • Overall accountability for UK Payroll – Accuracy, Structure, Efficiency & Development• Design and management of all employment policies, manager’s guides, and procedures