HR DIRECTOR/HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION/HEAD OF HR/SENIOR HRBPSolutions-driven Senior HR Professional operating at Board/VP level Howard has expertise in large scale change/capability development & transformational programmes, TUPE/Pension Transfer legislation & M&A, trade union negotiations, redundancy programmes, and business process re-engineering. he has a recognised ability to inspire HR teams and drive increased profitability, operational efficiency, client satisfaction and cost reductions and helping organisations face the challenge of diversity, inclusivity, employee wellbeing and employee engagement with an ability to dive into the detail when required.CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic HR Planning & large-scale Transformation capabilities. Large-scale redundancy programs and Employee Engagement Strategies. TUPE/ARD regulations and large-scale employee transfers. Skilled negotiator and Risk mitigation strategist. Employee Relations, Employment Law and Pay bargaining experience. Worked in complex matrix fast paced organisations but also small "start up" growth organisations. Very commercially focused and able to manage conflict in complex environments and situations.Key Achievements: Lead the setting up of the largest division in the UK, Howard negotiated the exit of 5 x VP’s, promoted/recruited their replacements and implemented new remuneration packages for VP level executives whilst leading transformation activities to ensure this business division was ready for the challenges it was set up to face, exiting 400 employees and implementing key development activities alongside 5 senior HRBP's who reported directly to him. Tasked to turn around a troubled Cyber Security business, Howard made key personnel replacements, implemented an improved Sales Reward scheme and coached senior personnel behaviours resulting on the business over-achieving its sales performance for the first time. Lead the Company’s key Transformation programme (Agenda 2020) managing the key stakeholders, negotiating with employee reps and Unions and off-shoring 1800 roles and investing in key skills and development programmes. Devised and implemented a key Pay Review process covering 4000 employees resulting in key individuals gaining significant rewards and having a key impact in closing the gender pay gap in key roles.