As the SVP of People & Workplace, I lead the development and execution of global strategic human resources initiatives that enhance organizational performance and drive company culture. My responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition and retention, fostering diversity and inclusion, implementing effective employee engagement programs, and ensuring compliance with labor laws across all regions. In addition to the above I also manage global workplace strategies, ensuring optimal work environments that support productivity and well-being. My role is pivotal in aligning HR practices with business goals to support sustained growth and innovation worldwide.

As the Vice President of HR and Workplace, I oversee strategic human resources functions, workplace management, and HR shared services to drive organizational success. My responsibilities include talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, and development programs. I ensure compliance with labor laws, foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, and implement policies that enhance productivity and employee well-being. Additionally, I manage workplace strategies, ensuring that our physical and virtual workspaces support a positive and efficient work culture. By leading HR shared services, I streamline processes and improve service delivery to support our global workforce. My role is essential in aligning HR initiatives with the company's overall goals and objectives.

As the Vice President of People, I lead a team of HR professionals dedicated to aligning HR strategies with business objectives. My responsibilities include advising senior leadership on human capital initiatives, driving organizational development, and enhancing employee performance. I oversee talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning to support business growth. By fostering strong relationships with business leaders, I ensure HR practices effectively support and drive company goals. My role is crucial in creating a high-performance culture and delivering HR solutions that contribute to the organization's success.

Leading the people and operational HR/Business strategy across the infrastructure and Major projects business sector.

Reaponsible for the delivery of HR Projects including transformations through transfer and integration of people across matrix driven organisation, whilst leading the people agenda and operational HR across KONE and Subsidiary businesses. Establishing sound people management framework, growing skills and talent to anticipate the required Human capital with the organisation in order to support business growth.

To actively promote and participate in the delivery of the HR strategy as a key communicator. Develop key strategies and business interventions to deliver targeted results. Challenge and advise the business to bring innovative approaches to the contracts and ER issues. Pro-actively provide support and guidance on a full range of HR related matters with a focus on effective people management. Change Agent. Multiple project lead. Succession planning. Development of policy and procedures to enable compliance in employment legislation, case management of tribunal claims including preparation of responses, advocacy, settlement negotiations and other disputes. General ER advice for complex cases at senior and board level. Retail HR Lead. Identifying requirements and developing HR skills in management, TUPE transfers, bid work, and assisting the internal clients in meeting their business objectives. Coach and develop junior HR staff and those within the HR admin team.

Responsible for providing strategic HR Advice and practical support to the senior management team within HEAD, predominantly Healthcare.

Responsible for the delivery of the human resources strategy across multiple business industries such as; Pinkberry, LaSenza (North & South Divisions) and Shake Shack (Diverse Dining) in a matrixed organisational structure. At the same time supporting management in ER matters in order to provide practical HR solutions to meet business challenges. Whilst working simultaneously with the operations team to deliver the strategic divisional plans, in support of the wider business strategy. In order to ensure adherence to company policy and procedure.

Overall responsibility for developing and delivering training for the London & East Anglia, due to recent legislation changes around pensions and real-time working whilst incorporating this with the SAP HR system upgrade training. In line with the company`s vision/strategic focus. Whilst also managing the quality and consistent delivery of training to all delegates to ensure a clear understanding of changes. Also responsible for maintaining thorough, accurate delegate records including assessments, assignments, tests, reports, performing data entry and other program related information as required, whilst evaluate Delegates capabilities and training. (If delegates are not up to required level, provide feedback to Delegates managers and business partner).

Having overall responsibility of the staff Welfare and general administration duties, whilst managing information held on the HR systems and personnel record files to ensure they are updated in a timely and accurate manner. Ensuring that all procedures comply with the Data Protection Act.