Key achievements at Magna International included:-* Developing and implementing UK HR strategy for sale of Interiors business (approximately 2,000 employees)* Developing, implementing and maintaining an auto enrolment pension strategy including introducing a Master Pension Trust to replace an occupational scheme* Introducing a reward strategy to complete regular market reviews of benefit provisions resulting in a cost saving of £155,000 in year oneOther responsibilities and achievements include:-* Preparing for introduction of Gender Pay* Managing annual pay and bonus cycles across brands engaging multiple key stakeholders* Relationship management of external third party providers to ensure effective service delivery* Responsible for 6 Company Payrolls and developing 5 payroll employees with zero SOX exceptions in internal audits* Created a group strategy to implement SAP payroll and effective time and attendance into the business* Managing and improving the HRIS system (Peoplesoft)* Undertaking external market reviews and communicating findings to employees* Merging Private Medical insurance schemes into one scheme, saving £10,000 per annum* Provision and interpretation of pension legislation to Trustees and Company Directors* Managing Group Pensions Council to act as intermediary between Trustees and Members* Designed and implemented a UK voluntary benefits programme* Development and implementation of computerised audit of UK profit share scheme input* Partnering with line managers and HR Managers to educate of reward and payroll* Lead Group office relocation from Leamington Spa to Coventry* HR Manager accountable for the day to day operational management of HR Services to employees based in Group Office

Key achievements:-* Designed, developed and implemented a structured salary scheme for employees within a defined budget* Design and implementation of annual salary review policyOther responsibilities included:-* Hay job evaluation including the development of a job evaluation database* Expansion of the EAP from head office to incorporate the whole business* Implementation of a formal Company car policy and procedure* Supported payroll manager in recruitment and selection of payroll clerks

Key Achievements:* Reviewed compensation package to decrease variable pay and increase fixed pay on a cost neutral basis* Re-evaluated all bonus schemes to produce consistency for all schemes. This involved employee consultation, costing out, developing rules and communication to employees.Responsibilities included:-* Undertaking external salary surveys* Undertaking Executive salary reviews* Leading Hay job evaluation panels for the review of up to 6 roles per session* Support of DB & DC pension schemes* Maintaining and promoting voluntary benefits scheme to increase awareness and usage.* Developed and implemented a revised relocation policy and procedure.