Transformed reward, implementing broad banding, market based pay, performance bonus scheme for all, gaining agreement from consultative body including trade union. Achieved a step change in performance management through clear communications, reporting and training. Development of a total reward strategy with a strong communications plan to help diverse range of employees to understand their total reward package.

Policy development for Reward with specific responsibility for employee benefits - both UK and International - including pensions, medical schemes, risk benefits, staff travel policy. General consultancy on any reward related subject. Successfully implemented auto enrolment with effect from 1st January 2013.Voted Employee Benefits Professional of the Year 2013

Reward strategy for the Division (covering up to 8000 employees) ensuring:•the reward offering remains current, attractive and appropriate to the employment markets, and supports business strategy•opportunities to improve the reward offering to our people are optimised, whilst containing costs•Reward is well communicated and understood by the people in the business, using a range of media. Leadership of a team of 15 people providing a Reward service, including management of pay and bonus systems, incentive scheme design, recognition, market research, employee benefits, payroll, job evaluation, organisation design and management information. Strong relationships with the Lloyds TSB Group in respect of pensions, share schemes and executive compensation. As a senior member of the HR team, contribute to the HR strategy with regular contact with the Executive Management Board on reward issues. Regularly deputise for the HR Director.Sit as a permanent member of the Company JNC team with the two recognised trade unions, Unite and GMB, taking a lead role on reward issues. A productive working relationship was established with an excellent ER track record.Experience of managing large projects, mergers, acquisitions and business sale/separation issues, harmonisation of terms and conditions, TUPE transfers, and compromise agreements.Pension scheme trustee for circa 10 years, and experience of representing the employer at trustee meetings

Compensation and benefits, plus application of IT skills within HR