Experienced Corporate HR Generalist & Industrial Relations practitioner having being in the employ of bp for 22 years. Have been seconded on three separate occasions to jointly owned Shell & bp joint ventures; namely SAPREF & Blendcor. Strong interface with Union/Labour: Formulation of mandates for wage negotiations, "Lead" for all Plant level negotiations, preparation[s] of Arbitrations for individual matters such as dismissals on behalf of the employer[s]. Strong negotiation skills. Formulation of Training & Development Plans. Responsible for Remuneration and Benefits. Overall management for Occupational Health and management of various third party contracts. Responsible for Recruitment and Policy development, including Wellness Programme.Acted as the Company Secretary on ocassions in the absence of the Company Secretary.Specialties: Within the HR Function, the area most enjoyed related to the field of Labour Relations and conflict management. Preparation of material and evidence when leading cases involving fault and no fault terminations at Employment Tribunals/Court/Bargaining Councils is highly developed.