To ensure that Taunton School is able to deliver exceptional through the provision of a high quality HR Service delivery & clear HR Strategy. 650 staff, and line management of a team of 5.Responsibilities include: Management of HR & Recruitment Team, Management of HR Service Delivery, Defining HR Strategy, HR & Payroll system development, L&D system development, Pensions, ER case management, EDI, Staff surveys, Staff forums, Furlough, Recruitment & Selection, SCR, Safeguarding,… Show more To ensure that Taunton School is able to deliver exceptional through the provision of a high quality HR Service delivery & clear HR Strategy. 650 staff, and line management of a team of 5.Responsibilities include: Management of HR & Recruitment Team, Management of HR Service Delivery, Defining HR Strategy, HR & Payroll system development, L&D system development, Pensions, ER case management, EDI, Staff surveys, Staff forums, Furlough, Recruitment & Selection, SCR, Safeguarding, Onboarding, Induction, Apprenticeships, Performance Management, L&D, Coaching, Change Management, Remuneration & Benefits, PD (Talent Management, Performance Development & Succession Planning), Absence Management, LTS case management, Wellbeing, Gender Pay Gap, H&S training, HR Reporting, Statutory Reporting, Review & Development of Policies & Procedures, SSMT, Governor Reports etc. Show less

Built a solid and efficient HR function from no foundation, and headed up HR operations for a leading independent car dealership in the South West of England, across 5 sites (200+ staff). Ensured the delivery of a professional and efficient Human Resources function, managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department through establishing, maintaining and improving people management practices and skills. Line Management of 3 staff, with oversight of… Show more Built a solid and efficient HR function from no foundation, and headed up HR operations for a leading independent car dealership in the South West of England, across 5 sites (200+ staff). Ensured the delivery of a professional and efficient Human Resources function, managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department through establishing, maintaining and improving people management practices and skills. Line Management of 3 staff, with oversight of Payroll.Areas managed and developed included: Terms & Conditions; Benefits package; Introduction of DIS; COVID-19; Furlough; Data Protection/GDPR; Health & Safety; Policies & Procedures; Staff Handbook; Recruitment & Selection; Careers site; Careers fairs; Apprenticeship programme; Onboarding & Induction; Reward & Benefits; Employee Relations; ACAS Concilliation; Probation; Absence Management; LTS case management; Performance Management; Workforce Strategy; Welfare & Wellbeing; Employee Recognition; Coaching; Pay Reviews & Job Evaluation; Review and Optimise systems etc. Show less

Built a solid and efficient HR function following conversion to Academy status, and transfer of staff and related policies from North Somerset LEA. Provided a comprehensive operational HR service within the Academy giving advice and guidance across all areas of employment and in relation to specifics such as national and local school conditions of service, employment legislation, and safer recruitment practices. Areas managed included: Recruitment & Selection, Child Protection,… Show more Built a solid and efficient HR function following conversion to Academy status, and transfer of staff and related policies from North Somerset LEA. Provided a comprehensive operational HR service within the Academy giving advice and guidance across all areas of employment and in relation to specifics such as national and local school conditions of service, employment legislation, and safer recruitment practices. Areas managed included: Recruitment & Selection, Child Protection, SCR, DBS, CPD, IIP status, Restructures, Change Management, Employee Relations, Union negotiations, Performance Development, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Capability, Absence Management, Staff Welfare & Wellbeing, Governor's HR Committee Meetings, HR Reporting, Strategic input into SIAP, Development & Management of HR improvement plan, SLT meetings, Development of HR planning strategies to enable a sustainable staffing budget, Review & Develop Policies & Procedures, Coach & support Line Managers etc.*Ofsted 'Outstanding' Show less

Analyse & Document HR business & systems processes; Define user requirements; Enhance SAP HCM portfolio; Define the SAP HCM roadmap & ensure alignment to HR strategic objectives; Respond to GIA Reporting; Recommend & analyse improvements; Design & execute test scenarios & test scripts; Manage change requests; Update user guides; Training of SAP & UDC users; Business liaison; Map HR processes; Linkage of processes to SAPHR system and other departments & processes; Build & Design of HR… Show more Analyse & Document HR business & systems processes; Define user requirements; Enhance SAP HCM portfolio; Define the SAP HCM roadmap & ensure alignment to HR strategic objectives; Respond to GIA Reporting; Recommend & analyse improvements; Design & execute test scenarios & test scripts; Manage change requests; Update user guides; Training of SAP & UDC users; Business liaison; Map HR processes; Linkage of processes to SAPHR system and other departments & processes; Build & Design of HR Sharepoint; ER Policy Development & Management; ER Queries/Guidelines Show less

Promoted from HR Advisor (Regional) to HR Manager in December 2008.The role consisted of being a subject matter expert and representing our Division - Corporate Services - (c.11,000 employees), on numerous divisional and cross-segment people projects.Areas of responsibility & involvement included: Employee Engagement; Labour Management; Corporate Social Responsibility; SAPHR Payroll System; Performance Management; L&D initiatives; Employee Recognition; HR Dashboard; Design of &… Show more Promoted from HR Advisor (Regional) to HR Manager in December 2008.The role consisted of being a subject matter expert and representing our Division - Corporate Services - (c.11,000 employees), on numerous divisional and cross-segment people projects.Areas of responsibility & involvement included: Employee Engagement; Labour Management; Corporate Social Responsibility; SAPHR Payroll System; Performance Management; L&D initiatives; Employee Recognition; HR Dashboard; Design of & Management of HR Audit system; Management of Project Clear; Management of Banded Bonus Systems; Diversity & Inclusion Champion; Data Cleansing; Management of Divisional Overpayments; Facilitation of Long Service Awards & Star Awards; TUPE Mobilisations; Overseeing TSS/Casual Workers & ensuring Legal Compliance; Operational improvement plans; Developing People Policies; Client liaison etc.Also covered for Regional HRM's on day to day ER/Operational issues, and involved in key operational projects e.g. restructures, TUPE, union negotiations.Key achievement was the transition of c.11,000 employees onto a new HR/Payroll system (SAP) over the course of 14 months - involved cleansing of employee data; contract matching; contract building; defining new business processes; defining new procedures etc. Show less

Provision of Generalist HR advice, and L&D support, to managers and business units across the UK.Formation and revision of company policies & procedures; discipline & grievance; TUPE transfers; redundancies; restructures; performance management; absence management; statistical reporting; probationary reviews; contracts; recruitment & selection; psychometric assessments; monthly headcount reporting; administration of private healthcare scheme; assistance with HR/Payroll projects;… Show more Provision of Generalist HR advice, and L&D support, to managers and business units across the UK.Formation and revision of company policies & procedures; discipline & grievance; TUPE transfers; redundancies; restructures; performance management; absence management; statistical reporting; probationary reviews; contracts; recruitment & selection; psychometric assessments; monthly headcount reporting; administration of private healthcare scheme; assistance with HR/Payroll projects; business unit HR audits; ASR systems training; admin/management of on-line training courses; TNA; in-house training delivery; LSC/NVQ's etc. Show less

Main duties included: Recruitment; Job Descriptions; Factory staff interviews; Onboarding & Induction; Issuing Offers & Contracts; Starters, Variations & Leavers; Staff Handbook; Absence monitoring and reporting; Return to work interviews; Disciplinary & Grievance meetings; Policies & Procedures; HR operating manual; Statistical reporting; Training sourcing & delivery; Exit Interviews; TU liaison; File audits; Right to Work; General HR queries.

Contract role after relocating to the North-West

Temp role whilst travelling between Jan 2000 and Jan 2001