Andrea Stephenson (Fcipd) Email & Phone Number

Blackburn, Gb

Zurich, Zh, Ch

York, Gb

London, England, Gb

Director, People Programmes at LSEG. Expertise in managing a variety of large, complex transformations / programmes of work with matrix teams and stakeholders. Experience of setting up PMO functions to ensure appropriate oversight and delivery of the project portfolio. Programme Director of the Culture Programme involving the planning and execution of a customer focused Culture shift for the newly combined Group

London, England, Gb

Accountable for standing up and managing the People Function PMO for Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. Includes: - Providing project management direction and support to the functions within People - Standing up the People Function Operating Committee. Building the platform to determine and manage investments, manage project intake, sequence, resource and manage, and provide visibility to delivery status. - Delivering the Modern Digital Workplace programme, including implementing and driving adoption of Office 365 / Teams and the move from old technology and content to new for the People Function Intranet - Ownership and development of the Global Role Framework

Toronto, On, Ca

Part of the Transformation team delivering the time critical split of Thomson Reuters into two separate organisation, following the high profile sale of 55% of the business to Blackstone. HR Programme Director accountable for standing up the HR organisation for the new Refinitiv organisation prior to deal close in October 2018. - Project definition and delivery against milestones and other deliverables, ensuring the creation of HR functions- Legal entities created and employee consultations in all 93 countries - All risks were identified, managed and resolved - All vendor contracts were separated and new systems created for the new business, Refinitiv

Toronto, On, Ca

Led HR strategy and operations for 3 teams globally for Thomson Reuters:•Implemented the Reward/Career Development tool (the Global Role Framework) globally, based on job families. Accountable for ongoing thought leadership, operations and governance. Leveraged Workday capabilities; added a role evaluation tool, global pay ranges.•U.S Compliance – ensured compliance with new hire legislation in all states including vendor management of HireRight as the background check provider. Drove the use of HireRight globally to gain efficiencies. Partnered with the Legal team to ensure compliance with the requirements of high profile customer contracts. Accountable for the U.S Offer materials.•Led the team of Workday HRIS & HR Operations Experts. The team supported 3000 managers in the U.S. and HR enquiries relating to core processes to transform HR and elevate the HRBP value proposition.. Worked with outsourced shared services partner Alight to driving quality and performance excellence.

Toronto, On, Ca

HR strategy and change lead for strategic initiatives aimed at driving consistency and efficiencies and business growth• As part of a global project team deploying Workday as a groundbreaking HRIS to all 100 countries on one day, led the implementation for the UK/Europe. Major change initiative introducing manager self-service and transforming HR.• Partnered with leaders to implement Taleo as the global recruiting system company wide. Assisted with the facilitation of training for business leaders and HR in the UK and Europe. • HR contingent of the acquisition team including acquisitions such as Digita, Complinet and Pangea3• Influenced and provided workforce planning and organizational development support for the successful implementation of SAP with associated processes and technology for Europe across all businesses; .resulting in reviewing and amending the off-shoring/in-house balance of resourcing

Toronto, On, Ca

HR Operations Manager for Sweet & Maxwell Group, (HRBP’s, Recruiting, Payroll & Administration). Worked with the VP of HR and the Senior Leadership team to define and deliver the HR agenda. Responsible for all aspects of human resources including resourcing, performance management, compensation, employee relations, acquisition integrations, and special projects. Continually aligning the HR strategy to the challenges facing the legal industry• Championed and implemented the move to an HRBP model ensuring that skills matched the complexities of business needs. Included identifying matrix of expertise for particular processes/areas of HR and designing and managing a shared services structure for payroll and administration. Identified HR capability requirements and ensured robust actionable development plans were in place.• Fostered a healthy team environment of positivity and ownership with a focus on the customer experience and solution driven problem resolution• Introduced innovative Financial Acumen hands-on workshop; facilitator-led by business nominated (non-Finance) managers to deliver on the objective of ensuring a Company-wide understanding of how the business made, and spent money.• Implemented problem solving business analysis and facilitated issue identification for those potentially hindering Company growth. Using straightforward concepts, the methodology prioritized issues, identified mechanism for solving and embedded the concept of well managed conflict as healthy and an enabler of progress.• Facilitated Senior Management conferences/Finances conferences• HR contingent of the Company acquisition team including such acquisitions as Lawtel• Implemented payroll processes compliant with SOX• Design, implementation and support of the performance management cycle

Toronto, On, Ca

Sweet & Maxwell acquired LIR in 2000; taking the 20 employee business to 200 in 6 months using cost effective labour to develop Westlaw UK as a flagship product over a 2 year period. 6 months from completion, the project was at risk due to the rapid expansion and little infrastructure. Brought in with a new VP to partner with site leadership to stabilize operations, ensure delivery of the project and devise the ongoing business operations strategy.•Instrumental leader in delivering Westlaw UK to the Legal market•Stabilized the workforce and reduced turnover•Introduced a career development framework and pay structures appropriate for early careers•Developed a recruiting strategy including the development and management of preferred suppliers•Introduced a performance management culture and cycle•Stabilized and shaped the employee relations landscape; introduced employee forums to give employees a voice - addressed reasonable issues and avoided a union claim by developing an open trusting culture•With the Senior Leadership team, instrumental in driving the transformation from traditional publishing environment of books, newsletters, CD’s into a digital business in a challenging environment (while retaining print revenues)•Partnered to drive a programme management concept and project management culture•Partnered to develop and execute outsourcing of keying to India.•Managed site budget including planning and forecastingAs a result of project and site success, role expanded to encompass Editorial & Technology partnering accountability across all UK sites. Partnered with Senior Leadership to analyze business trends, identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions to be the market leader delivering superior products for the Legal market. Responsible for all aspects of human resources including recruitment, talent & performance management, compensation, employee relations, leadership development & coaching, succession planning and employee engagement.

Meudon, Île-De-France, Fr

300 employee software development branch of the Thales Group, providing command and control software systems for the defense, nuclear, emergency services and transport industriesKey partner for HR Director to execute projects defined as part of the HR plan • HR partner on group wide high profile project; the feasibility of shared services for HR, Finance, IT and Customer Service Operations• Developed the strategy for and delivered, the National Investors In People accreditation• Developed and implemented a Career Development structure which supported management development and individual contributors for specialists• Introduced share programme to employees and resident expert• Developed and managed the significant contractor outsourcing requirement via a network of preferred providers• Developed assessment mechanisms (testing aptitudes rather than existing skill in software development)and standards together with induction and ongoing assessment for graduate recruitment; • Developed, implemented and delivered Technical training programme of Peer Reviews as control techniques within the PRINCE 2 Project Management methodology• Involved in downsizing programme, reducing headcount by 10%

Computer Distribution and Services Business with 500 employees and revenues of ~£180m annually.Provided generalist HRBP and operations support.• Responsible for recruiting operations with a focus on driving system automation efficiencies and process improvements. • Proposed, implemented and managed a graduate recruitment and development programme.• Implemented British Quality Standard ISO 9001 for the HR function, responsible for effective process documentation; the foundations for developing a keen mindset for efficient processes and continuous improvement• Managed the resource centre; facilitated workshop training sessions using VideoArts products• HRIS system specialist; attending several training courses in support of the drive to automation• Developed into an HR Advisor role for the London based Services Division; providing HR generalist support in the areas of talent management, staffing, employee relations, training and development, policy administration, performance management, compensation and benefits.

Skipton, North Yorkshire, Gb

The UK's 4th largest building society with 100 branches. 3 month contract - provided training scheduling, co-ordination, record management; facilitated courses for branch employees in support of the Training function.

Psychology

A Levels

Advanced Leadership, Business