Jerome Forde Email & Phone Number

Birmingham , Gb

HR Duo is a revolutionary solution built by HR experts, combining smart technology with HR know-how to deliver up to 80% of the HR requirements of an HR Department without human intervention. We design, write and automate policies and processes, programming them into tailored platforms for a complete, end-to-end HR solution.We’re redefining the way HR is delivered. HR Duo is a dynamic interplay between HR knowledge and workplace activities to manage and complete most HR processes and compliance requirements without human intervention. HR Duo will help you set the high standards for your HR that you have for the rest of your business, and ensure your paperwork, records and policies are fully up to date.Our customised software gives you the tools you need to ensure compliance and to save you time and money.

Led the provision of Human Resources through over 200 employers including parishes, administrative districts, agencies for delivery of dedicated professional service, education institutions, central operational and strategic supports functions. Provided HR and compliance services to other related organisations.Designed and implemented an HR strategy and overall operational framework to meet requirements of various employments, Led HR strategy for organisational development, employee effectiveness, employee engagement and relations, processes to support the selection of employees, expansion and contraction of services etc. Led the design, negotiation and communication of organisational change Represented various employments to trade unions, other staff representatives and at employment related fora Leadership and employee development as well as performance management

Molesworth Street , Dublin 2, Ie

Head of Group HR Policy and Best Practice (2 years) Developed and implemented at group level (24,000 employees) appropriate and effective HR policies and HR best practice Member of management team that developed and implemented HR Shared Services structure Managed internal communications’ fora Designed and implemented reporting/whistleblowing structure Designed ER learning/development for HR staff through regular ER briefings, training, publications etc. Employee Relations Manager (4 years) Led ongoing implementation of business and HR change Designed and implemented employee relations models and mechanisms to engage with represented and unrepresented staff Represented organisation at third party employee relations fora Resolution of individual employee disputes (16,000 employees)

Carlow, Ie

Facilitated the resolution of employment disputes between employers and employeesEnabled change programmes in major public and private sector employments involving conciliation between parties Facilitation of implementation groups, evaluating and making recommendations for changes to employee engagement structures and practices Chaired working groups established to resolve deep-seated difficulties in the employment relationship

Designed, consulted and communicated the transposition of European Directives into Irish employment legislation Consulted and negotiated with other Government Departments, the Social Partners, lobby groups and other interested parties concerning the legislation Developed and delivered performance management training programmes Coached managers and employees on issues arising

Research/ briefing the Court on employment cases before it for recommendation/ determinationDrafting Labour Court documents on industrial relations and employment rights issues before it for consideration

Msc, Organisational Behaviour

Ma, (Ethics)

Post Grad Dip In Business Studies, Business Strategy

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