Acting as the HR Manager and managing the IT support function of the business. Also, providing HR advice to external clients on generalist HR matters. This was a contract role.

Working as a contractor to Aptos Solutions UK Limited (US based Company) assisting in setting up operations in the UK whilst acquiring 3 businesses from a major UK blue chip company (BT plc) under TUPE regulations and the following reorganisation. Aptos is a provider of retail IT software solutions and infrastructure to major retailers throughout the UK. The operations in the UK recognises two unions, CWU and Prospect for part of the organisation as well as having an established Employee Committee for the remainder.Providing a bespoke service in developing an employee handbook, terms and conditions of employment, policies, procedures and template documents from scratch for this new enterprise in the UK. Developed and delivered training for UK based managers for Managing Under Performance, Handling Difficult Conversations, Capability Management and Handling Individual Redundancies. In the initial stages worked under TUPE regulations transferring 270 staff from BT into the new operations.

Providing both practical and strategic HR service to the UK operations based in Woking. Headcount 350 staff (peaked at 750), contractors and expatriates made up mainly of professional engineers, designers, project managers and support staff (HR, IT, Finance, Document Management and Project Controls) based in the UK. Providing regional HR operational and strategic support to the newly acquired Norway and UK operations.Achievements:• Increased headcount by 500 staff and contractors to meet project demands• Saved in excess of £400,000 by introducing an employee referral scheme• Recovered over £200,000 in training costs from the ECITB over two years• Improved delivery of the sponsorship for migrant workers and related compliance• Passed an audit with UK Visa & Immigration in May 2014• Participated in the successful due diligence and now integration of an acquisition in Norway (US$150m) and 1600 personnel in 2014• Managed the HR section of due diligence and following integration of a recent UK Automation based business in the UK (cUK£70m purchase) with 250+ staff• Improved the service delivery of the HR function and Staff Communications• Implementation of a new Appraisal/Performance Management system• Conducted two Collective Consultation exercises for redundancies without any resulting tribunal claims• Engaged a successful cultural transition programme for incoming expats mainly from the US

Formerly Shaw Energy & Chemicals Ltd.Providing both practical and strategic HR service to the UK operations based in Milton Keynes and its overseas projects. Current headcount 500 staff and contractors made up mainly of professional design engineers and managers based both in the UK and on international assignments. Responsible for a budget of in excess of £1m, Some of my achievements include:• Recruited 40+ Process Engineers within two months (geographical location is a major hurdle for the Milton Keynes operations)• Developed a competency based tool for Process Engineers to aid their development and resource planning• Reduced the operating budget for HR by 25% (£250,000) excluding pension changes• Recovered over £75,000 worth of training grants from the ECITB• Development and implementation of a new strategic HR tool incorporating recruitment, performance management and learning & development• From a standing start; sourced, recruited and mobilised 92 Riggers to Singapore within 6 weeks of a two month deadline • Achieved Tier 2 Sponsor Migrant licence with the UKBA (one of the first Companies in the UK)• Transformed the HR function into a value adding service to the business• Successfully managed the defence of a tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and a second claim for breach of contract.• Managed two collective consultation exercises without any resulting tribunal claims• Assisted with the development of the global international assignment strategy• Responsible for, along with the FD, the consultation for the closure of the Company’s DB pension scheme• HR lead in the due diligence of Technip’s purchase of Shaw Energy & Chemicals for the MK operations• Implemented salary sacrifice benefits for Ride 2 Work and pension contributions• Successfully managed the transfer from Shaw Benefits in the UK to Technip Benefits

Now Emerson Network PowerProviding a hands-on and strategic HR service working with all levels of management reporting to the Managing Director of the UK business.Achievements:• Established the HR function from an admin function to a value adding department• Set up a terms and conditions harmonisation project following a number of acquisitions by the business• Developed a competency based management appraisal system• Overhauled and modernised the Learning & Development Policy & Strategy for the UK business• Initiated and set up a Communications Strategy• Successfully TUPE transferred a small operation into the main Chloride business

Formerly John Brown E&C (now CB&I)Promoted from my role as Senior HR Officer in the London operations (which was subsequently sold off, so hence continuous service).Providing a hands-on HR service working with all levels of management; from shop floor to the President of the Businesses, achievements include:• Redesigned and re-wrote the UK Expatriate Policy within designated timescale• Key contributor to a Business Process Reengineering project resulting in implementation of a new Global HR System.• HR lead in the re-organisation of Operations (Engineering, Project Controls, Construction & Completion and Supply Management) and merger with the Zoetermeer based officePreviously (from April 1996 to September 2001)Senior HR Officer - LondonHR Officer - London