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London, Cambridge & Berkshire

Supporting SMEs in all aspects of people management in business, providing the flexibility of an outsourced HR team to help businesses on both strategy and operating the day-to-day HR function.Recent projects include:• 3 years as the Interim Lead HR Business Partner in a central Government department delivering a fully outsourced Executive Management (Senior Civil Servant-equivalent) recruitment management service. I project managed talent acquisition, attraction strategies… Show more Supporting SMEs in all aspects of people management in business, providing the flexibility of an outsourced HR team to help businesses on both strategy and operating the day-to-day HR function.Recent projects include:• 3 years as the Interim Lead HR Business Partner in a central Government department delivering a fully outsourced Executive Management (Senior Civil Servant-equivalent) recruitment management service. I project managed talent acquisition, attraction strategies, candidate briefing calls and ran Assessment Centres. Partnering closely, regularly influencing and strategizing with the executive offices of the Secretary of State, the Permanent Secretary, the Chair, Chief Executive & Executive Directors Team.• 3 months as the Interim Lead HR Business Partner in local Government, project managing a voluntary redundancy programme affecting c.1000 staff• Managing various sensitive Employee Relations cases such as disciplinaries, grievances & appeals linked to bullying, EDI complaints, discrimination, victimisation and harassment. • Managing TUPE consultations in & out, managing mergers & acquisitions and supporting with Due Diligence, Union relations, and collective consultation• Led a redundancy restructure for an International NGO to save $20million USD• Delivering Executive Coaching to C-Suite members• Design & delivery of Mental Health in the Workplace training Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

This role in this famous Human Rights NGO provided Senior HR strategic and operational support to various regions such as The Americas, The Middle East & North Africa and a Head Office function, supporting c.550 employees. Worked as Strategic Global HR Business Partner to members of the Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance on Resource Management, Headcount reporting, People Plans and corporate objectives. Provided operational support to Programme Directors supporting with the full… Show more This role in this famous Human Rights NGO provided Senior HR strategic and operational support to various regions such as The Americas, The Middle East & North Africa and a Head Office function, supporting c.550 employees. Worked as Strategic Global HR Business Partner to members of the Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance on Resource Management, Headcount reporting, People Plans and corporate objectives. Provided operational support to Programme Directors supporting with the full employee life cycle including complex Employee Relations cases, during a period of significant change management. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Directed the set-up of a new business within a complex international group structure of several interconnected NGO organisations and created, setting up from scratch, the HR function within it. Based at London Bridge, but setting up the business in Kenya meant that communication, connectivity and visibility was key, with all relationships being built remotely. The multi-million pound project was funded by the UK Government to increase access to sexual and reproductive health and rights… Show more Directed the set-up of a new business within a complex international group structure of several interconnected NGO organisations and created, setting up from scratch, the HR function within it. Based at London Bridge, but setting up the business in Kenya meant that communication, connectivity and visibility was key, with all relationships being built remotely. The multi-million pound project was funded by the UK Government to increase access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services across Africa. Recruited a team of 30+ people, made up of Expatriates and Kenyan Nationals, from people on the ground to senior Board level and supported the successful candidates and their families with their relocation to their new base in Nairobi.Once the new incumbents were in situ I designed an induction programme and then managed their ongoing HR requirements such as creation of employment contracts and alignment with existing Kenyan policies and procedures, carried out executive salary benchmarking, probationary reviews, an ongoing annual appraisal system, and aligned the expatriate salary and benefits package with the Kenyan Nationals to ensure equality.I then went on to work on a huge change project in the UK Head Office, launching redundancy consultation and working closely with the Trade Union to ensure it ran smoothly. Show less

London, Cambridge, Norwich

• Worked with a mixed portfolio of small to medium sized enterprises that require the creation of an HR department from scratch. • Led an organisational restructure within the Leisure industry at Putney Bridge, whereby I was the sole lead on the project, putting a group of employees at risk of redundancy, managing the subsequent consultation process and coaching the Board on how to support the whole team during what was a very emotionally charged time in the lead up to a Christmas… Show more • Worked with a mixed portfolio of small to medium sized enterprises that require the creation of an HR department from scratch. • Led an organisational restructure within the Leisure industry at Putney Bridge, whereby I was the sole lead on the project, putting a group of employees at risk of redundancy, managing the subsequent consultation process and coaching the Board on how to support the whole team during what was a very emotionally charged time in the lead up to a Christmas exit.• Directed the sensitivities of the exit of a Managing Director of an international chain of hotels. The client was based in Dubai, with hotels across Europe and the Middle East. Chaired and led the ‘Without Prejudice’ discussions and supported the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors during a very emotional departure. Created a Settlement Agreement and negotiated an exit package with the departing MD’s lawyers. Show less

Greater New York City Area

In this role I supported 300 employees in the UK (in Retail, Warehouse and Office environments), as well as a further 50 employees in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, LA, New York and Sydney with all their HR & Payroll requirements. The position was made redundant as the Company sat within a complex international group structure of several interconnected organisations which were individually sold to competitors, so I supported the business with the associated Due Diligence and TUPE processes.… Show more In this role I supported 300 employees in the UK (in Retail, Warehouse and Office environments), as well as a further 50 employees in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, LA, New York and Sydney with all their HR & Payroll requirements. The position was made redundant as the Company sat within a complex international group structure of several interconnected organisations which were individually sold to competitors, so I supported the business with the associated Due Diligence and TUPE processes. Responsible for the coaching and development of an Administrator. Show less

Fakenham

In this position I supported the £60M Disney chocolate manufacturer with its’ c.800 workers. I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reported daily on HR KPI’s across the factory. I was responsible for the relationship with the on-site agency, sometimes spending £250k per week on temporary labour. I managed all Employee Relations issues across the factory and provided leadership coaching to other Senior Managers on the SLT. I was solely responsible for a change project that saw several… Show more In this position I supported the £60M Disney chocolate manufacturer with its’ c.800 workers. I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reported daily on HR KPI’s across the factory. I was responsible for the relationship with the on-site agency, sometimes spending £250k per week on temporary labour. I managed all Employee Relations issues across the factory and provided leadership coaching to other Senior Managers on the SLT. I was solely responsible for a change project that saw several departments going to 24/7 shift patterns. I have experience of BRC audits and supported a steering group with the bid for the Marks & Spencers ‘How We Do Business’ Gold accreditation. Show less

Somerset

Somerset-based HR Consultancy providing employee relations support and employment law advice to SMEs across the Southwest.I provided the services of an outsourced HR department to companies who do not require full-time support. An average week might involve chairing a disciplinary, investigating a grievance, defending an Employment Tribunal, delivering Management Development training and providing coaching to Managing Directors of high growth companies.

Sturminster Newton

Provided 6 months’ interim HR support to an Olive & Nut factory, preparing them for their Marks & Spencer inspection & BRC audit, as well as providing HR strategy to achieve an ambitious £15m growth plan.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Dorset based HR Consultancy providing employee relations support and employment law advice to SMEs across the Southwest. Designed and implemented an organisational structure and development strategy to build successful HR Consultancy through SWOT and PESTLE analysisEmployed a team of 10 advisors and trainers to provide HR Consultancy to over 100 companies across the UKDelivered the accredited CIPD qualification to over 100 HR professionals Defended Employment… Show more Dorset based HR Consultancy providing employee relations support and employment law advice to SMEs across the Southwest. Designed and implemented an organisational structure and development strategy to build successful HR Consultancy through SWOT and PESTLE analysisEmployed a team of 10 advisors and trainers to provide HR Consultancy to over 100 companies across the UKDelivered the accredited CIPD qualification to over 100 HR professionals Defended Employment Tribunals (with 100% success rate) and negotiated with Trade Unions in collective redundanciesImplemented processes to manage large scale redundancy programme of 100+ people in difficult environmentFinalist in the 2009 Dorset Business Entrepreneur of the Year awardsSpokesperson for HR in local business community and volunteer board member of the Chamber of CommerceApproached by a National firm with turnover of c.£5M for a merger Show less

Hampshire

Hampshire based HR Consultancy providing employee relations support and employment law advice to SMEs across the Southwest. Delivered HR, Training and Employee Relations support to a large national client as outsourced HR Manager. Providing Managers and Directors with commercial ER advice on complex cases.Creation and delivery of a rolling Management Development programme for a division of British Airways at Heathrow Airport. Writing and delivering training in… Show more Hampshire based HR Consultancy providing employee relations support and employment law advice to SMEs across the Southwest. Delivered HR, Training and Employee Relations support to a large national client as outsourced HR Manager. Providing Managers and Directors with commercial ER advice on complex cases.Creation and delivery of a rolling Management Development programme for a division of British Airways at Heathrow Airport. Writing and delivering training in areas of employment law such as Equal Opportunities and ‘softer’ skills such as performance appraisals, assertiveness and leadership. Show less