An accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in driving organisational success via strategic leadership and innovative HR solutions, with proven strengths in both strategic and operational functions. Well-developed knowledge and expertise in Strategic HR Planning & Execution, HR Policy Development, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Talent Acquisition, Coaching & Development, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives and Change Management. Possessing a reputation for successfully navigating complex HR challenges and facilitating organisational change, and business partnering across global regions, including the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.Skills include excellent stakeholder management with the ability to establish strong ongoing networks and relationships with the entire range of internal and external stakeholders. Highly organised, with excellent time management skills. An inspirational manager and team leader with an open, collaborative and inclusive management style. An experienced negotiator, with well-developed influencing skills and an ability to present a compelling case to secure stakeholder buy-in. Highly analytical, a critical thinker and problem solver with excellent research and data management skills.Selected Achievements:• Successfully led TUPE transfer for 1800 employees from JELF Insurance Brokers Ltd to Marsh Services Ltd, ensuring seamless transition and continuity of operations• Lead HRBP driving internal governance transformations (One HR & Ring-Fenced bank projects) at Barclays UK, HSBC and Commerzbank & Marsh Services Ltd• Lead senior HRBP role in numerous TUPE transitions at Barclays (CAXA), Wells Fargo (GE Capital), and orchestrated transfer of 86 employees from Commerzbank equities division to Société Générale• Recognised as finalist for British Insurers Award at AIG for innovative training program design and implementation across European Sales, Underwriting & Claims in seven European languages
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Senior People Partner/Head Of Hr, SvpMarsh Mclennan Sep 2023 - Apr 2024City Of London, England, United Kingdom• Collaborated with UK executive committee and board members of this insurance broker, providing wholesale/retail insurance solutions, for SMEs, large corporates, and private individuals• Working with 3 Directors, the CEO of Risk Management, UK Placement, and Industry Team, in turn reporting directly to the CEO of the UK Region• Working on central HR initiatives and processes with a focus on integrating people solutions into business strategy, and overseeing all aspects of talent development, recruitment pipeline, and cost management• Overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience from hiring to off-boarding• Implemented a robust talent management strategy to attract new talent and improve retention• Designed and managed annual HR cycles, including performance management, talent assessment, and compensation planning• Developed and executed comprehensive HR strategies to foster employee engagement, streamline on-boarding, and bolster retention efforts• Managing high performing team of people partners, HR Manager, and HR Generalists, ensuring their focus is on delivering a high level of service• Member of the Executive Committee involving monthly meetings and calls with the CEO• Meeting with senior executives twice monthly• Holding daily catchups with the team• Managing ongoing projects day-to-day, in addition to dealing with any ad-hoc requirements of the CEOs• Collating data insights from the HR information system and compiling reports on budget, diversity and inclusion, hiring timelines, headcount management and strategic focus, and presenting to the executive committee with recommendations• Attained Disability Leader status by leading Accessibilities resource group with proactive HR strategies -
Senior People Partner/Head Of Hr, Svp Corporate & CommercialMarsh Mclennan Apr 2021 - Sep 2023City Of London• Progressed to the next level of seniority as an SVP, working directly with the UK Executive Team and the divisional CEO• Managing two teams encompassing a total 15 HR Advisors, HR Managers/Senior Managers• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures that align with organisational goals and legal requirements• Fostered a collaborative work environment by mediating and resolving employee relations issues• Cultivated strategic partnerships with senior management to support business objectives and workforce planning• Facilitated legally compliant and smooth TUPE transfer from JELF Insurers Brokers Ltd into Marsh Services Ltd, comprising 1800 staff moving to new contracts, safeguarding employee rights and company interests• Harmonised benefits between JELF Insurance Brokers Ltd and Marsh Services Ltd, resulting in enhanced employee satisfaction and retention, offering incentives and ensuring staff are aware of the benefits, giving information and dealing with queries• Maintained stringent control over HR budget, ensuring all expenditures remained within allocated £3m budget
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Senior Hr Business Partner (Upper Vp, Specialties)Marsh Mclennan Mar 2020 - Apr 2021City Of London, England, United Kingdom• Reporting to the Head of HR, with responsibility for specific client groups, real estate, financial products, and marine broker business and working with the CEOs of each line of business• Managing a team of 3 HR Business Partners• Produced a proposal for hiring new brokers, creating a business case, setting out negotiation strategy and costs, and obtaining approval from CEO• Developing and setting a recruitment policy and strategy, ensuring an adequate pipeline of talent specifically Cyber brokers• Headcount management, managing costs and ensuring recruiting is within set budgets• Overseeing succession planning and talent management strategy, and reviewing annually• Developed a multi focused training academy for the brokers• Facilitating organisational changes, reviewing official structures, spans of control and layers of hierarchy, ensuring the business is in line with market strategy as the business changes and restructures, ensuring efficiency in integrating new businesses• Created and implemented Unconscious Bias and Micro-Aggression training to promote workplace culture and diversity• Led succession planning for specialised practices, nurturing high-potential individuals and securing leadership pipelines• Developed strategic HR initiatives, such as the FINPRO Training (technical & soft skills) Academy and diversity projects to boost engagement and career growth• Maintained continuity of service to internal clients during the COVID 19 pandemic
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Senior Hr Business Partner VpCommerzbank Ag Jun 2018 - Dec 2019London, United Kingdom• Directed HR strategies and operations, fostering motivational environment that enhanced staff satisfaction, engagement, and retention across a team of 300• Orchestrated performance improvements and cultural shifts, challenging established behaviours to gain executive endorsement for strategic initiatives• Secured buy-in from senior-level stakeholders for strategic recommendations by challenging entrenched behaviours and influencing their perspectives• Met strict compliance requirements by managing end-to-end recruitment of 92 KYC Analysts, Reviewers, SMEs, and QAs, setting up a new KYC operations team• Partnered with senior management to implement the 2020 target operating model, leading and influencing strategic change• Supported organisational and talent development programmes, identifying high-potential employees through succession plans -
Hr Consultant/DirectorPxl Hr Solutions Ltd Mar 2013 - Dec 2018Royal Tunbridge Wells• Skilled Person for several people-related regulatory projects in Tier 1 UK banks -
Senior Hr Business Partner – Global Commercial Banking (Uk, Europe & Asia)Hsbc Apr 2017 - Oct 2017London, United Kingdom• Optimised HR support and leadership in a regulated financial environment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives• Drove development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures and monitored HR metrics to inform decision-making• Educated board-level stakeholders on people and culture, integrating HR strategy with business goals• Fostered nurturing and creative organisational culture while steering the transformation of HR operations and support• Resolved and mitigated legal issues in employment practices by managing complex ER cases -
Hr Project Manager - International HrWells Fargo Jan 2016 - Dec 2016London, United Kingdom• Responsible for winding down the people elements (including statutory filings) WFBA’s Moscow operation• Lead Senior HRBP project managing the implementation of SMCR and conduct risk framework• Lead the European elements of the £16.9 billion acquisition of GE Distribution Capital Finance business to Wells Fargo, focusing on the consultation and transfer of colleagues in Nordics, France, Germany, Spain, Italy & UK -
Senior Global Hr Buiness PartnerBarclays Mar 2013 - Jul 2015Canary Wharf, London• Partnered with Global HR & Business Executives to lead the people elements (TUPE, Benefits Harmonisation and Organisation design) for the formation of Barclays Bank UK PLC and deliver the change elements of the one HR transformation programme -
Uk Hr Manager AvpAig Jan 2010 - Mar 2012City Of London, England, United Kingdom• Partnered with AIG UK Executive Leaders to support with delivering the people elements of the business strategy• Also, provided strategic and tactical HR advice to Leadership and Management of Commercial Underwriting, Claims, Personal Lines, Specialty Lines, Operations, Functions, Business Development & Lexington Insurance Company -
Regional Senior Learning Consultant AvpAig Jan 2006 - Jan 2010City Of London, England, United Kingdom• Partnered with AIG UK Executives in Commercial Underwriting, Accident & Health, Personal Lines, Specialty Lines, Operations, Functions, Business Development to develop and deliver a development offering• Lead Senior L&D partner leading the implementation of AIG UKs /ALICO UKs Training and Competency policy, procedures
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Hr Training ManagerThe Mdu Oct 2004 - Nov 2005Southwark, London• Partnered with the MDUSL Board/Executive Leadership of Regulated Sales, Marketing, Operations & Functions to design and deliver a learning curriculum that supports leadership, soft & technical, management skills development -
Emea Hr Consultant & TrainerAmp Sep 1998 - Jul 2004Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom• Partnered with Leadership of Regulated Sales, IFA Operations & Functions to deliver development programmes that support personal development and the business strategy -
Human Resources OfficerSeeboard Oct 1994 - Sep 1998Sevenoaks, Kent, United KingdomHR Advisor to Retails Stores & Logistical distribution teams.
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Beacon Community College
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