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As one of the first employees of this ambitious start-up, I was responsible for putting in place a strong HR infrastructure whilst rapidly growing the organisation across Europe. • I led HR to deliver organic growth as well as the successful acquisition and integration of a pan-European operation.• I partnered with the Chairman, CEO and leadership team to establish the people-related strategy and the company's Mission, Vision and Values.• I utilised technology to ensure an effective and efficient HR service was delivered whilst also focusing on key projects like performance, culture and diversity. • I then grew the HR team itself, utilising a mixture of both employees and service contracts, to ensure we delivered HR excellence across our growing footprint.

In this role, I provided HR consultancy and support to several start-ups and scale-ups across the group portfolio:- I led the HR workstream on the creation of an EV charging business. Once built, I then provided the HR support including building contracts and policies, recruitment and managing complex employee relations cases.- I partnered with the founders of a recently acquired EV scale-up, reviewing the bonus and incentive strategy, supporting challenging recruitment areas and integrating HR software.

• Designed, built and facilitated the first global high potential development program for our global finance function• Designed and implemented our global talent management process for the global finance function by partnering with the group CFO and finance leadership team, establishing capability and talent pools, long range talent plans and functional capability models.• Ensure the leadership team are aware of current external people trends and developments and these are accurately described and analysed with regards to our organisation and industry.

• Supported Global Executives and Managing Directors on highly confidential and complex employee relations issues and projects. Providing guidance on appropriate strategies and the risks associated with each one. Some key projects require liaising with and keeping up to date the Global CEO’s office.• Led the in-depth analysis and presentation of the organisational design review across the entire business. I identified the key metrics to analyse and was then able to manipulate the raw data into a clear and transparent report for the Global Executives.• Designed and delivered the Finance People Dashboard; a comprehensive overview of key people metrics that I present on a quarterly basis to the Global CFO. This required the identification of both the key people drivers within finance, but also then establishing how to gather this data and show it in the most appropriate way for the audience.• Established the Global Property and Facilities Function and helped establish the matrix structure across the local Operating Companies• Played a key role in updating and improving the people operations of the London office including the review and redesign of key processes including payroll and on-boarding.

• Partnering the European CFO and the finance board, supporting 400 employees across 10 countries and 21 locations in highly complex matrixed environment• Led European restructure delivering $4m (~10%) savings in CY14• Developed and implemented a new pan-European talent management approach• Owner of the compensation budget (~$50m), driving significant savings vs. prior year to ensure delivery of EBITDA target. Achieved by developing new, relevant and focused analysis to provide actionable insight • Managed complex strategic and operational issues including tackling high attrition, talent attraction and ambitious internal succession plans

• Provided HR management to all European commercial functions and worked alongside senior centre of excellence colleagues to implement a new business and HR strategy• Drove strategic initiatives including development and rigorous performance management

Working at Heinz UK&I's main food manufacturing facility based in Kitt Green, near Wigan which turns out more than 1 billion cans every year. It is Europe's largest food factoryProvided quality HR support to the Manufacturing, Sterilising and Packaging Departments (around 750 employees).- Delivered a world class absence rate of 2.5%- Key focus on employee relations including Disciplines, Grievances and Appeals- Strong experience working alongside the trade unions and consulting on organisational changes - Built strong relationships with key stakeholders and developed a strong focus on the key enablers of operational performance.

Managed the entire recruitment process for Junior to Mid-Level management positions, as well as working alongside the Resourcing manager to deliver placements within senior level positions.- Achieved 82% internal placements against a target of 40%- Delivered a personal saving of £25,000 and a team saving of £150,000 within 6 months- Worked alongside departmental management to deliver an effective and efficient recruitment process including the design and delivery of assessment centres.

Assisted the HR team to manage an international workforce of over 550 employees including manufacturing and technology departments in the UK, USA and China.Provided the HR support to operational managers in recruitment processes for both UK and International positions with salaries up to £100,000.Managed a bonus scheme with a budget of over £300,000.Highly Competent user of SAP HRIS, providing training and support for both Line Managers and the HR team.Led a Diversity and Inclusion project, assessing how we perform against our benchmark as well as looking for ways we can improve and benefit from increased diversity.