Oliver Rivers Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Transformation Lead

London Area, United Kingdom

Short term contract to provide (Senior) HRBP support for Collective Consultation process and more generalist support to circa 200 employees.

London Area, United Kingdom

Providing (Senior) HRBP support for Excalibur which is £1.5 billion project to update Warehouse Management System through 20 + sites across the UK. Acting up to Change Lead due to managers absence since April 2024 which included management of HRBP Support.

London, England, United Kingdom

Provided support to the Managing Director (MD) and strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of Kantar Worldpanel (KWP), overseeing a workforce of circa 250 employees in the UK and Ireland, including Account Management.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led organizational redesign efforts to align hierarchical structure with future business needs, enhancing decision-making agility and empowerment.• Managed Individual Consultation processes and facilitated… Show more Provided support to the Managing Director (MD) and strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of Kantar Worldpanel (KWP), overseeing a workforce of circa 250 employees in the UK and Ireland, including Account Management.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led organizational redesign efforts to align hierarchical structure with future business needs, enhancing decision-making agility and empowerment.• Managed Individual Consultation processes and facilitated exits of senior staff through Settlement Agreements.• Drafted a new Pooling and Job Matching Policy for Kantar UK.• Collaborated with HR Director to develop HR objectives supporting KWP's 2024 strategic business objectives.• Designed training programs on unconscious bias and microaggressions awareness.Generalist HR:• Provided comprehensive support for End of Year appraisals and facilitated performance-linked rewards using Workday.• Conducted global analysis of Senior and Mid-level employees, implementing talent meetings and defining leadership competencies.• Delivered Management Training covering trust-building, team cohesion, and goal setting.• Managed employee relations matters, including dismissals and a complex maternity, redundancy and critical illness case.• Worked closely with the Reward team to ensure alignment of compensation strategy and effective benchmarking.• Collaborated with HR Shared Service Centre to maintain accurate Organization Structure on Workday. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Provided strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team of Danone Corporate and Technology, overseeing 300 employees in the UK.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led Collective Consultation process, gathering and analyzing feedback from 344 individuals and delivering insights to HR and Executive Board.• Provided regular tracking and reporting of change effectiveness to HR and Transformation Director, utilizing Org Vue software who presented findings to the Executive… Show more Provided strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team of Danone Corporate and Technology, overseeing 300 employees in the UK.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led Collective Consultation process, gathering and analyzing feedback from 344 individuals and delivering insights to HR and Executive Board.• Provided regular tracking and reporting of change effectiveness to HR and Transformation Director, utilizing Org Vue software who presented findings to the Executive Board.• Leveraged internal network to facilitate collaboration between Corporate and Technology Business Units for the successful delivery of a multimillion-pound global CRM system.Generalist HR:• Resolved multiple complex Employee Relations cases including bullying, harassment grievances, disciplinaries, and capability issues, employing both formal and informal approaches.• Offered coaching and mentorship to managers on effective leadership and people management, fostering higher engagement and performance.• Provided End of Year appraisal support and training, aligning performance with rewards through spreadsheets or people systems.• Facilitated the Danone Talent Management process.• Collaborated with Reward team to ensure the relevance of strategy for the business unit, conducting effective benchmarking to maintain competitiveness throughout the year. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Provided comprehensive Business Partnering and project support to the Senior Leadership Team overseeing Marketing, Product Delivery, and Technology, comprising 200 employees in the UK.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led Collective Consultation process for transitioning to a new structure, involving approximately 120 roles at risk, with around 50% exiting the business.• Managed Workforce Planning and Acquisition for approximately 60 roles, utilizing… Show more Provided comprehensive Business Partnering and project support to the Senior Leadership Team overseeing Marketing, Product Delivery, and Technology, comprising 200 employees in the UK.Change Management and Strategic Projects:• Led Collective Consultation process for transitioning to a new structure, involving approximately 120 roles at risk, with around 50% exiting the business.• Managed Workforce Planning and Acquisition for approximately 60 roles, utilizing direct hiring and recruitment agencies.• Established a Preferred Supplier List of recruitment agents and defined success metrics.• Supported regular weekly reporting on the consultation project's progress to the Glen Dimplex Executive Board.• Drafted and implemented a new Glen Dimplex onboarding process and content.Generalist HR Responsibilities:• Provided comprehensive HR services including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, and Onboarding to my client group. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Short Term Contract • Contracted to assist in the delivery of the Collective Consultation process for the Marketing and Technology client group.

London Area, United Kingdom

Provided extensive Business Partnering and project support to C-Suite, SMT’s, Directors, and HODs of the Teaching Business Unit, overseeing 2,500 employees across the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, and Africa.Change Management and Strategic Projects• Provided HR leadership for transformative change program to enhance quality and efficiency across the Teaching BU, achieving significant milestones:• Implemented a new Performance Management approach with Success Factors, ensuring… Show more Provided extensive Business Partnering and project support to C-Suite, SMT’s, Directors, and HODs of the Teaching Business Unit, overseeing 2,500 employees across the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, and Africa.Change Management and Strategic Projects• Provided HR leadership for transformative change program to enhance quality and efficiency across the Teaching BU, achieving significant milestones:• Implemented a new Performance Management approach with Success Factors, ensuring globally consistent metrics.• Conducted Workforce Planning/Org Design to identify critical skills and roles for the next 3 years, aligning with development plans, talent management, succession planning, and recruitment strategies. Projected savings of circa £5m over 5 years.• Established Career Pathways by defining role types, job titles, and movement between them, integrating with employee reward systems.• Drove efficiencies to create a sustainable structure, reducing employee costs as a percentage of revenue from 40% to 30%, and implementing global approaches to employee utilization and resourcing.• Conducted training needs analysis for global SMTs and collaborated with L&D to select content and suppliers.Generalist HR Responsibilities• Delivered comprehensive HR services including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, and Onboarding to the client group.• Managed an HR Advisor to ensure efficient HR operations and support. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Employers: KCLSU, Channel 4, Sonnedix, Al Jazeera (London)Provided strategic Business Partnering and project support to CEOs, SMT’s, and HR Directors across various industries, comprising 15 to 400 employees in the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, Africa, and the US, focusing on Tech, Ops, Marketing, and Commercial functions.Change and Strategic ProjectsChannel 4 (C4):• Orchestrated the relocation of 200 roles outside London through collective and individual consultation… Show more Employers: KCLSU, Channel 4, Sonnedix, Al Jazeera (London)Provided strategic Business Partnering and project support to CEOs, SMT’s, and HR Directors across various industries, comprising 15 to 400 employees in the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia, Africa, and the US, focusing on Tech, Ops, Marketing, and Commercial functions.Change and Strategic ProjectsChannel 4 (C4):• Orchestrated the relocation of 200 roles outside London through collective and individual consultation processes, managing interactions with 1,000 employees.• Developed relocation policies, consultation timelines, and communication packs for employees and managers.• Established a suite of Q&A resources published on the C4 intranet.Resourcing and Workforce Planning:• Led recruitment efforts for senior roles, implementing more direct sourcing methods resulting in a 25% increase and projected savings of circa £400k.• Conducted workforce planning to support the opening of new offices and address skills and capabilities gaps.• Collaborated with Senior HRBP to introduce a new HRIS (Sage), overseeing employee training on the new system.• Implemented broader HR measurements including regretted losses and employee speed to productivity alongside traditional metrics like headcount, recruitment, sickness, and reward.Generalist HR Responsibilities• Provided comprehensive HR services including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, and Onboarding.• Developed employment contracts, employee handbooks, and policies.• Implemented strategies to reduce absenteeism, resulting in a 38% decrease over 4 months.• Managed an HR Project Team of 2 HR Advisors and covered for Head of HR during annual leave. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Provided comprehensive Business Partnering and project support to Senior Management Teams (SMTs), Directors, and Heads of Departments (HODs) comprising 350 employees in the UK across Journalism.Change Management and Strategic Projects• Terms and Conditions and Pay Review - Led a review impacting up to 18,000 staff to enhance and modernize conditions, fostering equality, transparency, and simplicity.• Collaborated with senior leaders, staff, and Trade Unions (NUJ&BECTU) to gain… Show more Provided comprehensive Business Partnering and project support to Senior Management Teams (SMTs), Directors, and Heads of Departments (HODs) comprising 350 employees in the UK across Journalism.Change Management and Strategic Projects• Terms and Conditions and Pay Review - Led a review impacting up to 18,000 staff to enhance and modernize conditions, fostering equality, transparency, and simplicity.• Collaborated with senior leaders, staff, and Trade Unions (NUJ&BECTU) to gain support and approval.• Served as the principal HR consultant, presenting and addressing questions, providing solutions to 85% of inquiries at the initial meeting.Organizational Design Principles (Spans and Levels):• Restructured hierarchical structure, role designs, and processes to expedite decision-making and empowerment while ensuring alignment with centrally communicated principles.Career Path Framework:• Developed a comprehensive map illustrating all existing roles and their placement within the organization.• Streamlined job titles, reducing from 50 to 10 at BBC and 10 to 7 at Kantar, enhancing employees' understanding of roles and facilitating lateral and upward development.• Projected a 15% increase in internal promotions.Generalist HR Responsibilities• Provided comprehensive HR services including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, and Onboarding.• Implemented a new process to support employees facing arrest and asset freezing by their countries of origin.• Conducted discussions and negotiations with Trade Unions (BECTU/NUJ).• Managed an HR Advisor to ensure efficient HR operations and support. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Employers: Cordant Group, Statesman Travel, Global Health Education Partnership, MOO, Eurostar, Digitas, TAG, The Mill (London unless stated otherwise)Provided strategic Business Partnering and project support to CEOs, C-Suite, Senior Management Teams (SMTs), Directors, Heads of Departments (HODs), and HR Directors across various industries, comprising 15 to 500 employees in the UK and Europe, spanning Tech, Ops, Creative, Contact Centre, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Commercial… Show more Employers: Cordant Group, Statesman Travel, Global Health Education Partnership, MOO, Eurostar, Digitas, TAG, The Mill (London unless stated otherwise)Provided strategic Business Partnering and project support to CEOs, C-Suite, Senior Management Teams (SMTs), Directors, Heads of Departments (HODs), and HR Directors across various industries, comprising 15 to 500 employees in the UK and Europe, spanning Tech, Ops, Creative, Contact Centre, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions.Change Management and Strategic Projects• Eurostar - Led collective consultation process for a digital transformation project aimed at enhancing product relevance and clarifying accountability across a 40-member Technology team through a job leveling exercise.• Cordant Group - Investigated and implemented a plan to achieve £1.5 million in people cost savings by transitioning to a different resourcing model.• Digitas LBi/TAG Europe - Successfully managed multiple TUPE in and out projects due to the nature of marketing agencies with fluctuating contracts.Engagement Survey:• Introduced a new survey including gaining senior management support, supplier selection, survey design, launch, results analysis, and rollout.• Achieved a remarkable 97% response rate and increased the overall engagement score by 3 points.Performance Management Enhancement:• Implemented peer reviews and employee to manager 180-degree feedback to augment the existing performance management cycle.• Collaborated with senior stakeholders, People Director, and third-party software providers to design an effective solution.Generalist HR Responsibilities• Delivered comprehensive HR services including Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward, Learning and Development, and Talent Acquisition to the client group. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Led HR accountability across Russia, Dubai, and London for approximately 200 employees, with direct line responsibility for an HR Advisor in London, within high-profile business areas seeking international broadcasting and revenue-generating opportunities globally.Key Achievements and ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement:• Acted as a trusted advisor for all levels of management, challenging perceptions of HR, particularly in Russia, and collaborating proactively with… Show more Led HR accountability across Russia, Dubai, and London for approximately 200 employees, with direct line responsibility for an HR Advisor in London, within high-profile business areas seeking international broadcasting and revenue-generating opportunities globally.Key Achievements and ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement:• Acted as a trusted advisor for all levels of management, challenging perceptions of HR, particularly in Russia, and collaborating proactively with senior managers to identify resourcing and retention needs, providing tailored solutions.MTV Intern Program Redesign:• Re-engineered the MTV Intern program for 2013, involving partnership with business stakeholders to obtain buy-in, including a redesign of the approval process.Performance Management and Development:• Provided coaching to line managers on performance issues and developed performance management tools.• Aligned Learning and Development offerings with business objectives and advocated for the Performance Development Review process within the client group.Talent Management and Compensation:• Implemented the VIMN Talent strategy within client groups, taking a proactive approach to talent management.• Managed compensation and benefits strategy, addressing internal challenges across Russia and London while advising line managers on salary levels, ensuring competitiveness within budget constraints.Management Reporting:• Responsible for monthly UK & International Headcount Reports and analyzed monthly and quarterly status reports for senior management review. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Spearheaded HR initiatives across Sky Technology Business Integration Systems, Broadcast, Air Time Sales, Corporate, and Central Services, spanning multiple London sites and Scotland, managing approximately 300 permanent employees.Key Responsibilities and AchievementsOrganizational Change Management:• Played a strategic role in managing organizational and structural changes, guiding the client group through all phases from design to implementation.• Led collective… Show more Spearheaded HR initiatives across Sky Technology Business Integration Systems, Broadcast, Air Time Sales, Corporate, and Central Services, spanning multiple London sites and Scotland, managing approximately 300 permanent employees.Key Responsibilities and AchievementsOrganizational Change Management:• Played a strategic role in managing organizational and structural changes, guiding the client group through all phases from design to implementation.• Led collective and individual consultation processes, TUPE consultations, due diligence procedures, and ensured adherence to HR, legal, and communication requirements.• Oversaw the transfer of 10 employees from Air Time Sales into an external consultancy group.Employee Relations Expertise:• Acted as a trusted advisor in complex employee relations matters, coaching senior and line managers through disciplinary and grievance procedures.• Ensured accurate and consistent processes, from preparation and investigation to follow-up, and supported managers through appeal processes.Performance and Recognition:• Influenced managers and employees on best practices, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and legal frameworks.• Planned and successfully delivered the company-wide recognition scheme "Team Sky" within Sky Technology, achieving a record number of nominations.Resource Management:• Managed resource allocation for approximately 300 permanent employees and 50 temporary employees, collaborating closely with Finance to support budgetary control of headcount costs. Show less

London, United Kingdom

2007 = HR Officer (Interim), The Hospital of St. John and St. Elizabeth2007 = HR Officer (Interim), Bluesquare (Rank Group)2006 = Junior H.R. Officer (Interim), London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham2005 = H.R. Administrator (Interim), Because Experiential Marketing Agency2004 = Recruitment Partner, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)2002 - 2004 = Recruitment Officer (In-House), Securiplan2002 = Recruitment Executive, Select Appointments… Show more 2007 = HR Officer (Interim), The Hospital of St. John and St. Elizabeth2007 = HR Officer (Interim), Bluesquare (Rank Group)2006 = Junior H.R. Officer (Interim), London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham2005 = H.R. Administrator (Interim), Because Experiential Marketing Agency2004 = Recruitment Partner, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)2002 - 2004 = Recruitment Officer (In-House), Securiplan2002 = Recruitment Executive, Select Appointments PLCVarious stand alone and team HR and Recruitment roles reporting to Finance, Human Resources and Managing Directors. Responsible for full recruitment lifecycle and employee lifecycle which included: • Hiring and Onboarding • Employee Relations • Induction and Training• Reward including weekly timesheet management• Respect at Work training Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, European Business Management, 2Nd Class With Hons

Non - graduate (due to financing) from a four-year European Business and Management Course, which would have resulted in a dual French.

High School, French, Business And English

3 A-Levels, English, Business and French