Rachel Keep

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Head of Human Resources Operations @ University of Derby
Leicester, GB
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Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom
About Rachel Keep

A resourcing and HR specialist, with broad generalist HR experience and significant line management experience in the private and public sector. I am CIPD qualified, as well as a Prince2 Practitioner and Foundation. My specialities include: recruitment strategies and advice, reward strategies, systems and process optimisation project management and HR management information. Currently working at the University of Derby heading up the HR Operations function. Please see our website for more details on current vacancies: https://jobs.derby.ac.uk

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University of Derby

University Of Derby

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Head of Human Resources Operations
Leicester, GB
Rachel Keep Work Experience Details
  • University Of Derby
    Head Of Human Resources Operations
    University Of Derby
    Leicester, Gb
  • University Of Derby
    Head Of Human Resources Operations
    University Of Derby Feb 2020 - Present
    Derby, England, United Kingdom
    Line manager to a team of HR and Recruitment professionals. Responsible for HR transactional services, employee reward schemes and HR project work. Manage the provision of management information for; annual reporting, benchmarking, freedom of information requests and to support the wider organisational needs. Have extensive experience of recruitment, resourcing and attraction tools. Experience of employing a significant migrant worker staff base and DBS checks. Broad knowledge of employers Equality and Diversity duties, having managed projects to increase declaration rates, secure awards and to raise awareness and ensure compliance
  • De Montfort University
    Human Resources Operations Manager
    De Montfort University Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
    Leicester, England, United Kingdom
    Line manager to a team of HR, recruitment and payroll professionals. Responsible for HR transactional services, employee reward schemes and HR project work. Manage the provision of management information for; annual reporting, benchmarking, freedom of information requests and to support the wider organisational needs. Have extensive experience of recruitment, resourcing and attraction tools. Experience of employing a significant migrant worker staff base and DBS checks. Broad knowledge of employers Equality and Diversity duties, having managed projects to increase declaration rates, secure awards and to raise awareness and ensure compliance
  • De Montfort University
    Hr Services Team Manager
    De Montfort University Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Line manager to a team of HR professionals. Responsible for HR transactional services, employee reward schemes and HR project work. Manage the provision of management information for; annual reporting, benchmarking, freedom of information requests and to support the wider organisational needs. Have extensive experience of recruitment, resourcing p and attraction tools. Experience of employing a significant migrant worker staff base and DBS checks. Broad knowledge of employers Equality and Diversity duties, having managed projects to increase declaration rates, secure awards and to raise awareness and ensure compliance
  • De Montfort University
    Business Change Manager
    De Montfort University Sep 2014 - Mar 2018
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Business Change Manager for the People and Payroll element of a corporate change and transformation programme which includes the implementation of a University wide SAP solution.I am responsible for;* ensuring the interests of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) are met by the programme* realisation of benefits and the benefits plan* working with the Workstream Lead and Project Manager to ensure that the work of the project, covers the necessary aspects required to deliver the system and process improvement that will lead to operational benefits* working with the Business Process Improvement stream to identify and streamline processes that will contribute to realising benefits and achieving outcomes* identifying, defining and tracking the benefits and outcomes required of the programme* ensuring that maximum improvements are made in existing and new business operations as groups of projects deliver their products into operational use* leading the activities associated with benefits realisation and ensuring that continued accrual of benefits can be achieved and measured after the programme has been completed* establishing and implementing the mechanisms by which benefits can be delivered and measured* taking the lead on transition management, ensuring that business as usual is maintained during the transition and the changes are effectively integrated into the business* stakeholder engagement; preparing affected business areas for transition to new ways of working optimising the timing of the release of project deliverables into business operations* devising and delivering the training plan for programme launch for affected individuals
  • De Montfort University
    Hr Services Team Manager
    De Montfort University Oct 2007 - Sep 2014
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Line manager to a team of HR professionals. Responsible for HR transactional services, employee reward schemes and HR project work. Manage the provision of management information for; annual reporting, benchmarking, freedom of information requests and to support the wider organisational needs. Have extensive experience of recruitment, resourcing p and attraction tools. Experience of employing a significant migrant worker staff base and DBS checks. Broad knowledge of employers Equality and Diversity duties, having managed projects to increase declaration rates, secure awards and to raise awareness and ensure compliance
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
    Duty Manager
    Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Oct 2005 - Oct 2007
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Provided daily operational support and decision making to a large flagship store. Specific responsibilities included management of Health and Safety and Food Safety duties to ensure audit and legal compliance. Gained extensive experience of employee relations through involvement in grievance and disciplinary cases, bullying and harassment and absence and performance management. Responsible for performance managing direct report, ensuring appraisals, monthly reviews and competencies reviews were completed.
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
    Duty Manager
    Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Nov 2003 - Oct 2005
    Coventry, United Kingdom
    Duties as above.
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
    Department Manager
    Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Oct 1999 - Nov 2003
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Worked in a variety of stores, in a varitey of positions gaining experience of the core operational and commercial experience. Line managed teams ranging from 10 specialists to 45 people. Responsible for scheduling, holiday and absence managemnt, product availaibility and customer care
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
    Graduate Trainee Manager
    Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Sep 1998 - Oct 1999
    Northampton, United Kingdom
    Worked in various postions in the store to gain experience of managing a retail department. Undertook numerous courses to develop management skills and financia awareness, as well as specific skills required to manage a food retail department.

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Rachel Keep works for University Of Derby

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Rachel Keep's current role is Head of Human Resources Operations.

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Rachel Keep attended De Montfort University, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds Metropolitan University.

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