Dynamic and results-focused People Partner with a strong background in HR transformation, strategic advisory, and organisational effectiveness across financial services, asset management, and high-growth businesses. I bring a commercial, pragmatic approach to HR, consistently delivering results through strategic alignment, cost optimisation, and employee engagement.With extensive experience supporting senior leaders and navigating complex transformations—including restructures, TUPE, SMCR, and M&A processes—I’ve successfully led people strategies that deliver on business goals. At Morses Club, I drove initiatives that halved attrition and saved £250k in learning and development costs, creating a more engaged and skilled workforce. My work has consistently focused on actionable, data-driven insights that boost retention, engagement, and regulatory compliance.Currently seeking contract and consultancy roles that are remote or based within Yorkshire, I offer:Transformation Expertise: Proficient in overseeing end-to-end restructures and organizational redesigns that meet commercial and regulatory demands.Leadership Partnering: Trusted advisor to Boards, ExCo, and SLT, providing coaching and guidance on workforce planning, talent development, and performance management.Practical, People-Centric Solutions: From enhancing benefits to implementing digital HR systems, I focus on high-impact, employee-focused initiatives that enhance both retention and service quality.I’m excited to connect with organisations looking for a hands-on, adaptable HR leader to support their strategic goals through HR and people management.
Pauline Taylor Hr Consultancy And Coaching
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Hr Consultant, Executive & Career CoachPauline Taylor Hr Consultancy And Coaching Apr 2017 - Present
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Interim Hr Business PartnerJeld-Wen Uk Sep 2024 - Nov 2024Sheffield, England, GbHR support during a significant restructuring; overseeing individual consultation process and BAU operational HR activities (e.g., case management; policy development and management guidance) -
Head Of PeopleMorses Club Limited Sep 2021 - Dec 2023As Head of People at Morses Club Limited, I successfully implemented people strategies that enhanced employee engagement and streamlined performance management processes to align with corporate values. I partnered with leadership to develop a talent and development plan, transformed L&D initiatives to achieve £250k in cost savings while delivering accessible, high-quality learning solutions, and conducted a comprehensive benefits review that resulted in a £30k annual cost reduction, all while improving employee offerings.
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Head Of Employee ServicesMorses Club Plc Nov 2017 - May 2019Supported the development of the people strategy through workforce planning, HRIS improvements, and acquisition onboarding. Developed and coached the HR team to enhance self-sufficiency and service quality. Conducted due diligence and managed consultations for multiple acquisitions, aligning talent with organisational goals.
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Hr ManagerLiv Group Aug 2016 - Mar 2017Leeds, West Yorkshire, GbSourced and implemented a computerised HR system, improving administrative efficiency and enabling self-service for employees and managers. Updated HR policies and introduced monthly reporting to support better decision-making. Coached line managers on effective people management to reduce attrition and boost engagement. Assisted business owners in achieving ISO 27001 and OH SAS 18001 accreditation within three months. -
OwnerThrc May 2007 - Mar 2016During my interim contracts, I provided HR consultancy and project management services across various sectors. Notable projects included:Optimising Pension Administration: Reviewed and enhanced UK defined benefit pension processes for a global engineering manufacturer, assessing team competencies and recommending structural improvements.HR Policy Development: Updated HR policies and the employee handbook for a growing design engineering consultancy, providing strategic guidance on people management that strengthened internal HR capabilities.Leadership Pay Research: Conducted research on leadership compensation and delivered annual pay review recommendations to the Governing Body of a newly established Trust.
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Interim Hr ConsultantPortasilo Ltd Nov 2014 - Mar 2015Right sizing programme resulting in 35% reduction in workforce and achieving significant annual cost savings across both businesses.
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Head Of Hr (Contract)Aerion Fund Management Ltd 2007 - Jun 2014GbCollaborated with the Board and senior team to redefine and embed the company vision and values. Developed HR policies that enhanced management capabilities, leading to a reduction in sickness absence from 11% to 2% per annum. Initiated a strategic compensation and benefits review, resulting in £300k savings and improved employee attraction while ensuring FCA compliance. Established HR resource requirements and streamlined administrative processes, enhancing internal HR capabilities. Initially brought on to support a restructuring, successfully created a robust HR platform with compliant policies, including the implementation of a computerised HR system and an updated compensation and benefits policy. -
Franchise Owner & Image ConsultantHouse Of Colour (Tadcaster) Jun 2008 - Mar 2011London , GbAs a trained Image Consultant and Colour Analyst, I helped individuals unlock their potential by empowering them to confidently express their unique personalities. I understood that while personal presentation shouldn’t define us, it often shapes perceptions.Through targeted guidance, I enabled clients to make impactful changes to their appearance that boosted their confidence and self-esteem. My focus was on helping them create positive impressions that truly reflected their value and capabilities. -
Interim Head Of HrFulcrum Connections Ltd 2005 - 2006As Interim Head of HR, oversaw a team of 22 in managing the large-scale transfer of approximately 600 employees to four separate employers, ensuring a smooth transition without industrial relations issues. Developed and launched a management development program, a behavioral competency framework, and new grading and salary structures to foster cultural change, enhance commercial awareness, and improve employee engagement. Defined and implemented an interim HR plan, directed the TUPE transfer of staff resulting in savings of around £1.8 million, and created a supervisory management training program that led to a 10% reduction in formal grievances.
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Group Hr ManagerHarron Group 2004 - 2005Hired to manage the people aspects of the Head Office relocation and establish an in-house HR function. Collaborated with recruitment consultants and the Company Accountant to ensure the finance team was replaced and fully trained on internal processes, maintaining uninterrupted service to customers and suppliers. Created and managed the redundancy process to support the relocation, sourced a replacement finance team for a seamless transition, and investigated staff retention issues that accounted for 60% of annual costs. Developed and implemented solutions that significantly reduced recruitment cycle times and attrition rates. -
Personnel Manager (Education)North Yorkshire County Council 2003 - 2004Northallerton, North Yorkshire, GbAddressed excessive turnover and customer dissatisfaction with HR administration services. Conducted a service provision review to identify complaints and reorganized workloads to clear a three-year administrative backlog. Implemented complaint procedures and introduced a new range of customer services, significantly improving customer relationships. Clarified team roles, established career paths, and developed a training program for administrators, resulting in a 30% reduction in HR Services team turnover. -
Interim Human Resources ManagerSr Gent Plc Jan 2003 - Jul 2003Managed the closure of three Yorkshire factories due to off-shoring production to reduce overheads, leading consultations with regional TU officials and overseeing staff redundancies and outplacement. Updated HR policies to ensure effectiveness and compliance with legislation.
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Interim Human Resources ManagerSpeedibake Sep 2002 - Dec 2002Bradford, England, GbProvided generalist HR support to manufacturing operations in Wakefield and Bradford. Key achievements included developing a written proposal for a line manager development program aimed at reducing misconduct and grievances, reviewing Occupational Health provision to ensure legislative compliance, and resolving complex absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases. -
Hr Business Partner / ManagerNational Grid Jan 1997 - Jun 2002London, London, GbCollaborated with senior managers from three key business areas to develop and implement effective organisational structures for major reorganisations, successfully achieving departmental headcount targets while maintaining performance levels. Managed the HR aspects of three office closures, facilitating staff exits under a no compulsory redundancy policy. Recruited for professional and specialist engineer positions resulting from office relocations and natural attrition. Championed the introduction of a company-wide shared HR administration service, effectively demonstrating its benefits to HR colleagues, line managers, and employees.
Pauline Taylor Education Details
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The Coaching AcademyCoaching -
University Of HullStrategic Hrm
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Kingston UniversityHr
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Pauline Taylor's current role is Experienced HR Leader | Restructuring & Cost Reduction Expert | Building Lean, Motivated, and Engaged Teams.
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Pauline Taylor attended The Coaching Academy, University Of Hull, Kingston University.
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