As part of this role, I performed day-to-day HR operations driving development and implementation of strategy and direction and supervised four team members while collaborating with and reporting to the Board of Directors. I navigated complex HR processes and delivered additional support to team to drive implementation of initiatives and attainment of goals. I also conducted salary, staff wellness, and performance reviews, disciplinary and grievances procedures. I maintained accurate employee records and implemented and reviewed employee benefits programme and fostered the development of a productive company culture in alignment with company objectives. I enforced health and safety standards for packaging, manufacturing, and administrative employees. Finally, I executed change-management initiatives including re-design of company departments.• I championed effective strategies to advance company growth objectives by enacting efficient responses to human capital, market, and company changes.• I established the entire HR department, recruiting and hiring staff, developing and authorising policies and managing employment contracts.• I also orchestrated staff training and preparation for Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) inspections.• I initiated attainment of Tier 2 license sponsorship program.• I directed the adoption of a self-service intranet employee database to staff members and ensured distribution of key manual describing system benefits and functionality.• I also facilitated a comprehensive development and training programme and established successful talent acquisition initiative incorporating succession planning, recruitment, retention, training, career development.

Within this position, I advised the Senior Directors and Board regarding changes in HR best practices, labour laws and regulations, and company policies. Utilising my expertise, I reconfigured the department structure design to accommodate variations in head-counts. I produced a robust human capital strategy in line with business objectives and oversaw the expansion plan by opening new and closing existing internal offices. I managed redundancies, grievances, disciplinary measures, monitored performance, and enacted operational risk mitigation strategies. I also coordinated tribunal and arbitration proceedings, out-of-court settlements, and Compromise Agreements. I expertly addressed complex HR matters including management of employees with long-term health issues in conjunction with senior leadership. Additionally, I authorised a new human resources information system (HRIS) vendor selection and oversaw implementation. I also supervised data content, transfer, and management while ensuring accuracy and integration with payroll provider.• I achieved a promotion to Head of Human Resources within a six-week period by developing strong relationships with internal teams and showcasing expertise in role of Business Change Strategist.• I was bestowed with an industry award for rollout and day-to-day management of successful company savings, incentives, and discount scheme (super SID via Reward Gateway).