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Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Expert Hire tasked specifically with raising the company’s international HR performance and people management prior to the sale of the business.• Led and completed a comprehensive review of HR processes across all international markets before standardising reporting lines to improve centralised decision-making.• Undertook robust performance appraisals of key HR personnel in each country market, and upskilled HR performance in Spain, Austria… Show more • Expert Hire tasked specifically with raising the company’s international HR performance and people management prior to the sale of the business.• Led and completed a comprehensive review of HR processes across all international markets before standardising reporting lines to improve centralised decision-making.• Undertook robust performance appraisals of key HR personnel in each country market, and upskilled HR performance in Spain, Austria, Germany, Belgium and France respectively. • Developed and put in place new talent recognition programs across the company.• Strategic review and introduction of a consistent structured company talent management program including goal setting, performance reviews, “9 box grid” and succession planning. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Tasked with establishing HR to support KIC’s international roll-out across 6 European countries. • Ensured the standardisation of all HR workflows, policies, procedures and structures.• Introduced performance management and appraisal systems across all markets.

Full HR responsibility for Lidl UK (the Company’s 3rd largest market) employing 18,000 staff deployed across 660 stores and 10 regional distribution centres in England, Wales and Scotland. Managed a team of 54 HR employees covering all aspects of the employee life cycle.Key Achievements• Progressively established HR as one of the company’s main engines for growth by successfully developing an HR team of 54 employees reflecting every step of the employee life cycle at a time… Show more Full HR responsibility for Lidl UK (the Company’s 3rd largest market) employing 18,000 staff deployed across 660 stores and 10 regional distribution centres in England, Wales and Scotland. Managed a team of 54 HR employees covering all aspects of the employee life cycle.Key Achievements• Progressively established HR as one of the company’s main engines for growth by successfully developing an HR team of 54 employees reflecting every step of the employee life cycle at a time rapid company change and expansion.• Re-branded the image of Lidl UK as a ‘destination employer of choice’ from No 263 in the Times Top Companies list in 2007 to No. 15 in 2016. • Decisive management of organisational and structural change whilst maintaining high levels of engagement by means of effective stakeholder management and transparent communication.• Developed and implemented training interventions throughout the organisation leading to improved performance, enhanced capability and ultimately improved customer experience. (graduate/undergraduate programmes, development and leadership programmes, etc.)• Introduced performance management processes and HR KPI’s leading to change in behaviours from managerial to leadership.• Designed and successfully implemented organisational change and restructuring initiatives; enhancing capability and leading to greater commerciality and people focus. • Introduced flexible benefits for all employees, and a clear remuneration structure and policy for all areas of business, with added incentives based on KPIs, % of annual t/o and productivity calculations. • Delivered significant improvements to employee engagement, enablement and loyalty to the Company, as evidenced by the results of the employee questionnaire that scored 36% rising to 73% in 4 years. • Reduced personnel costs from 8.1% to 7.9% of turnover, on an HR budget of £10m. Show less

Uk & Germany

Progression through a series of operational and managerial roles, including appointments as:• 2005 - 2007: Head of Sales London responsible for 45 stores and approximately 1200 employees. • 2004 - 2005: Head of Audit, a member of the international audit team. • 2003 - 2004: Logistics Project Manager in the UK.• 2001 - 2003 Goods-In/Logistics Consultancy roles at Head Office, Germany.… Show more Progression through a series of operational and managerial roles, including appointments as:• 2005 - 2007: Head of Sales London responsible for 45 stores and approximately 1200 employees. • 2004 - 2005: Head of Audit, a member of the international audit team. • 2003 - 2004: Logistics Project Manager in the UK.• 2001 - 2003 Goods-In/Logistics Consultancy roles at Head Office, Germany. Show less

Mcipd, Human Resources

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) (Hons), Joint European Business Administration & Dutch Heao Diploma, 2:1

4 Year Course