Leads and manages the people management related agenda of Smithers Rapra & Smithers Pira Ltd.Member of the Leadership Team; actively supporting discussions and the transfer of best practices from different functions in the organisation. I lead and manage the people related management related agenda of the business; influencing change management projects and managing all HR related internal and external communication.Responsible for leading and improving all SMRP employee engagement activities through the introduction of initiatives including; clear communication sessions, talent management programmes (Nine Box) and ownership of site management schemesIdentify and prepare development plans for key and high potential employees; recognising those employees ready for promotion and rotate the best talents across different functions in the organisation.After aquistion of Smithers Pira in 2010, the HR function has led the improvment of integration and collaboration between the 2 UK testing sites, inlcuding the successful implementation of T&C harmonisation initiatives.

Operational Lead of Shropshire based function, whilst supporting other sites in the UK, reporting to both the Managing Director (UK) and Group staff in the UK and United States.Deliver full range of HR services to approx. 300 employees across 3 UK sites.Managed focused recruitment campaigns attracting international candidates.High profile case work, assisting with the smooth release of senior staff.Developed Leadership Competencies for use during the employment life cycle from recruitment, training and development, promotion and through to performance related pay.Facilitating a major culture change from a scientific research organisation to a commercially focused business.

Operational Lead of Shropshire based function, reporting directly to the HR Director of European Operations. Manage HR Administrator.Ensuring legislative compliance across Europe and Switzerland.Deliver HR Metrics to UK Senior Management Team to manage and highlight the added value to the business of effective management of people assets.Deliver full range of HR services to approx. 150 employees; Casework (Discipline, Grievance, Absence), Trade Union Liaison, Change Management, TUPE Transfers, Policy Development and Review, Recruitment and Selection, Employment Law Implementation, Employee Relations, Strategic Management Support including Workforce Planning and re-deployment. Training and Development; Training Needs Analysis, Annual Training Plan, Appraisal Scheme, Organising and delivering training programmes.

Reporting directly to the HR Manager, responsible for delivering an HR service to all Shropshire based employees (c120 employees).First point of contact for Employees and Managers, supporting and advising them and their teams on all ER aspects.