Linda Owen Email & Phone Number

Manchester, Gb

Oldham, United Kingdom

Deliver Learning & Development (L&D) administration services in line with agreed policies and procedures, escalating complex queries as appropriate.Manage the booking of all training according to our L&D processes ensuring that regulatory requirements and financial regulations are adhered to and supplier information is accurate.Create training events in the Learning Management System, creating new courses and ensuring the correct audiences are targeted.Manage the booking and… Show more Deliver Learning & Development (L&D) administration services in line with agreed policies and procedures, escalating complex queries as appropriate.Manage the booking of all training according to our L&D processes ensuring that regulatory requirements and financial regulations are adhered to and supplier information is accurate.Create training events in the Learning Management System, creating new courses and ensuring the correct audiences are targeted.Manage the booking and cancellation of events with course owners and learners.Contribute to the delivery of the regular L&D reporting packs – monthly, quarterly and annually.Maintain all training course and learner records (computerised and manual) in line with regulatory requirements, ensuring attention to detail and confidentiality at all times.Deliver administration support for all corporate development programmes such as ASPIRE, Professional Qualifications, Apprenticeships, and Management Development programmes.Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the wider L&D Team as required.Liaise with colleagues in the HR team to ensure a seamless colleague experience between the two service areas. Show less

Rochdale

Dealing with all HR issues from Recruitment, Induction to Redundancy and Disciplinary and Grievance.Point of contact for all Quality issues, gaining ISO, IIP, RISQS, UVDB Utilities, FORS and CHAS accreditation's, undertaking all internal audits of the management system. Dealing with Health and Safety issues alongside the Installation and Service Manager.Vehicle fleet management.Facilities management.

Greenfield, Oldham

• Completely manage the on-going use of the SAGE 50 Payroll system• Process the weekly payroll, checking clocking time sheets, working out basic and overtime pay, inputting information onto spreadsheet and into Sage. Producing weekly paid payslips.• Process the monthly payroll, including bonus and commission payments, inputting onto Sage and producing payslips• Ensure employees are aware of relevant periodic payroll deadlines• Liaise with the Managers to ensure overtime sheets,… Show more • Completely manage the on-going use of the SAGE 50 Payroll system• Process the weekly payroll, checking clocking time sheets, working out basic and overtime pay, inputting information onto spreadsheet and into Sage. Producing weekly paid payslips.• Process the monthly payroll, including bonus and commission payments, inputting onto Sage and producing payslips• Ensure employees are aware of relevant periodic payroll deadlines• Liaise with the Managers to ensure overtime sheets, pay reviews and any other payroll related amends are complete prior to payroll being processed• Produce year end reporting and calculate employee P11d’s and P60’s using SAGE 50 Payroll• Maintain the personnel files, including new starters/leavers, absence and report any unpaid sickness for payroll purposes on SAGE 50 Payroll• Implementation of outsourced payroll services• Preparation and implementation of new contracts and employee handbook• Implementation of new Onboarding process• Implementation of new Recruitment process Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Acting as a first line of response for all generalist HR related queries including:• Responding to and advising on enquiries relating to all policies and procedures, drawing on knowledge for both DWF and other “merger” firms (including queries regarding TUPE, holidays, pay and benefits). • Monitoring and advising on sickness cases, including keeping track of sick notes and working alongside Business Partners to ensure cases are monitored carefully. • Supporting Business… Show more Acting as a first line of response for all generalist HR related queries including:• Responding to and advising on enquiries relating to all policies and procedures, drawing on knowledge for both DWF and other “merger” firms (including queries regarding TUPE, holidays, pay and benefits). • Monitoring and advising on sickness cases, including keeping track of sick notes and working alongside Business Partners to ensure cases are monitored carefully. • Supporting Business Partners by taking notes on grievances and disciplinary cases as and when required along with aiding in any on-going investigations.• Managing end to end all flexible working applications, transfers and changes throughout the business. • Working closely with recruitment to ensure a smooth on-boarding process for new joiners, including generating contracts, referencing and setting up benefits.• Responding to and providing accurate MI for heads of department as and when required.• Effectively managing expectations whilst dealing with a very high volume of work. Show less

On the 1st May 2006 James Chapman & Co merged with Halliwells LLP, all employees transferred to Halliwells LLP under the TUPE regulations. I have since been working in the HR Department as an HR Adviser. Current duties include:- Preparation of offer letters and contracts Inputting information on to new starter spreadsheets and updating when contracts returned. Creating check list and ticking off that the above has been done. Sending out induction letters when… Show more On the 1st May 2006 James Chapman & Co merged with Halliwells LLP, all employees transferred to Halliwells LLP under the TUPE regulations. I have since been working in the HR Department as an HR Adviser. Current duties include:- Preparation of offer letters and contracts Inputting information on to new starter spreadsheets and updating when contracts returned. Creating check list and ticking off that the above has been done. Sending out induction letters when we have start date Sending for references Creating New Starters on the HR Database Creating ID Badges Respond to all e-mail enquiries Return to work interviews Undertake investigations in preparation for possible disciplinary procedure Take notes of disciplinarians and grievance Assist with float secretaries  Filing of all correspondence Creating new personnel folders Chasing references. Inputting of all information regarding Appraisals and Practising Certificates on to the database Responding to reference requests both employment and financial Preparing change of hours letters Preparing induction documentation packs Conducting induction Attend other office as and when necessaryI joined James Chapman & Co in March 2000 as PA to the Director of Finance and Administration. I provided confidential secretarial assistance, typing of all confidential correspondence for the Director of Finance and also for the Equity Partners. Attending meetings and taking minutes, typing of tenders for prospective clients. Show less

Personal Secretary to the Directors of Eadie Holdings plc and the Managing Director of Eadie Industries Ltd.I worked for Eadie Industries (previously known as MagnaVac Air Systems) since 1982. In 1989 MagnaVac went into Receivership and was bought by Eadie Holdings plc and subsequently became Eadie Industries Ltd.I was the Personal Secretary to the Operations and Financial Director and Group Financial Controller of Eadie Holdings plc and the Site Managing Director of Eadie… Show more Personal Secretary to the Directors of Eadie Holdings plc and the Managing Director of Eadie Industries Ltd.I worked for Eadie Industries (previously known as MagnaVac Air Systems) since 1982. In 1989 MagnaVac went into Receivership and was bought by Eadie Holdings plc and subsequently became Eadie Industries Ltd.I was the Personal Secretary to the Operations and Financial Director and Group Financial Controller of Eadie Holdings plc and the Site Managing Director of Eadie Industries Ltd. I arranged all meetings, conferences, hotel accommodation and travel, keeping up-to-date diaries. Audio/copy typing of all correspondence i.e. reports, memos, board minutes, letters, facsimile messages. The work generated by these directors was highly confidential.I was responsible for the administration of all company vehicles, as I was involved with the arrangement of vehicle insurance for the Group.I also purchased all stationary for Eadie Industries Ltd keeping within set budgets. I arranged all overseas travel which included air fares, hire cars and hotel accommodation for sales representatives and also commissioning engineers.I supervised two junior secretaries, guiding them through their NVQ qualifications in administration, ensuring that they had any further training that was required. I supervised two Receptionist/Telephonists; I encouraged them to attend night school to obtain word processing qualifications and arranged for the company to fund this for them.During the last 2 years I was with Eadie Industries Ltd, I took on the role of Personnel Officer, which involved setting up new personnel files for all new and existing employees, writing job descriptions, contracts of employment, writing up of job appraisals, attending all disciplinary and grievance meetings, taking detailed notes, keeping records of all training that had been undertaken, arranging training courses. Undertaking the appraisals for those members of staff who worked for me. Show less