Vanessa Bayliss Email & Phone Number

Derby, United Kingdom

MHA is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which includes a review of its digital strategy. Responsible for:• Development of a proposal for Systems Management and Systems Access Control as aligned to industry best practice (ITIL and the Information Commissions Office)• Leading the review of current process and recommending to Functional Leads, standardised, simplified, scalable and industry best practice solutions aligned to key requirements within and across the… Show more MHA is currently undergoing an exciting period of change which includes a review of its digital strategy. Responsible for:• Development of a proposal for Systems Management and Systems Access Control as aligned to industry best practice (ITIL and the Information Commissions Office)• Leading the review of current process and recommending to Functional Leads, standardised, simplified, scalable and industry best practice solutions aligned to key requirements within and across the organisation Show less

Derby, United Kingdom

Working within the Prince2 framework acted as Project Lead reporting into the Programme Board for the integration of a non-customised HR solution into an enterprise environment where many IT preferences and restrictions needed to be considered and navigated. Led on all aspects of the project life cycle from the business case, benefits realisation, set up and running of the Steering Group, resource requirements and gap analysis, to planning, operating model and process design… Show more Working within the Prince2 framework acted as Project Lead reporting into the Programme Board for the integration of a non-customised HR solution into an enterprise environment where many IT preferences and restrictions needed to be considered and navigated. Led on all aspects of the project life cycle from the business case, benefits realisation, set up and running of the Steering Group, resource requirements and gap analysis, to planning, operating model and process design, configuration, data migration, testing, training, standard operating procedures, communications, through to roll-out and embedding into business as usual. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems.• Defined, maintained and developed robust, user friendly, data sources (hard and soft) which were required to assess capability, culture and future state• Created tracking system(s) to collect, collate and analyse metrics, data and feedback on performance against plan

Nottingham, United Kingdom

An education and training company which specialises in training skills and helps business people to communicate with confidence, clarity and certainty. Provided business set-up support.

Derby, United Kingdom

Bombardier Transportation is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. Developed effective mechanisms and governance to support standard working practice for the set up of the Global Recruitment function which included:• Implemented HR Shared Service Operations project management framework through creating standard documentation and mentoring Global Recruitment Leads on project governance• Production of a high-level matrix for global recruitment processes… Show more Bombardier Transportation is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. Developed effective mechanisms and governance to support standard working practice for the set up of the Global Recruitment function which included:• Implemented HR Shared Service Operations project management framework through creating standard documentation and mentoring Global Recruitment Leads on project governance• Production of a high-level matrix for global recruitment processes covering 22 countries, and supporting issue log highlighting over 40 areas for improvement• Built strong relationships and credibility through collaborating on Global Recruitment projects which included contract re-negotiation, drive an increase in hires, build a knowledge sharing culture, develop a skills matrix, and documenting process flows • Improved financial visibility and control of the European Recruitment Transfer cost centres through putting in place long term and continuous improvement strategies. Solutions included trained account managers; monthly recharge tracker and credit tracker; key processes documented Show less

Derby, United Kingdom

Responsible for the effective operating of the team for UK Finance, Derby and Bruges Office Management activity prior to managing its transition to Romania. Additional key achievements:• Put in mechanisms to achieve greater visibility and control for Office, Buildings Maintenance, Travel and Assets spend which included a 50K Euro saving on overspend for Travel, and over 300K Euro saving on overspend for Assets• Managed the implementation of a document and knowledge storage area… Show more Responsible for the effective operating of the team for UK Finance, Derby and Bruges Office Management activity prior to managing its transition to Romania. Additional key achievements:• Put in mechanisms to achieve greater visibility and control for Office, Buildings Maintenance, Travel and Assets spend which included a 50K Euro saving on overspend for Travel, and over 300K Euro saving on overspend for Assets• Managed the implementation of a document and knowledge storage area across the Europe HR SSO using of MS SharePoint• Acted as project support and coordinator for the set up the Europe HR Shared Service Operations which included operating a central repository for project deliverables; active management of Risks, Actions, Issues and Decision (RAID) items impacting the Europe HRSSO and Management Team of 9; produced metric and contextual information packs relating to the Operations current state and for customer satisfaction and employee engagement• Managed the relocation of 80 employees for the Derby site and site closure for Bruges Show less

Derby, United Kingdom

Worked as HR Operations Project Coordinator supporting the Project Manager with the implementation of an integrated SAP HR & Payroll system (GlobalView) in Sweden - completed within 8 months for approximately 1500 employees. Worked with subject matter experts on requirements capture; business process design; data mapping and migration; active risk-issue resolution and RAID log management; production of effective project governance material; regular project review meetings with Stakeholders.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Acted as subject matter expert on systems solution design covering requirements capture; design; development; deployment; training and business as usual support. Provided best practice advice and guidance on improvement, automation and workflow capability for iTrent HR-Payroll system. Built strong relationships and credibility with customers through open communication and pro-active resolution of system, process, and data issues.

Derby, United Kingdom

Worked with HR subject matter experts to oversee the development of HR process mapping in order to enhance service delivery and improve efficiency. The remit covered the employee life cycle for the start up phase of a UK Shared Service centre (transitioning from a local to a global HR shared-service model). Programme governance requirements were met through status reports, risk and issues log; and regular project review meetings with Stakeholders and Exec Board.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Zeda was a provider of managed and IT support services for major blue chip clients such as Boots plc, Tesco Stores, Argos until liquidation in January 2008. Roles included:Business Analyst - (2007 – 2008)Delivered business and functional analysis documentation that mapped the migration of 2.8 million policies between Windsor Life Assurance and Norwich Union.HR Business Consultant (2006 – 2007) - Secondment to MidlandHR LtdWorked in partnership with customers on systems… Show more Zeda was a provider of managed and IT support services for major blue chip clients such as Boots plc, Tesco Stores, Argos until liquidation in January 2008. Roles included:Business Analyst - (2007 – 2008)Delivered business and functional analysis documentation that mapped the migration of 2.8 million policies between Windsor Life Assurance and Norwich Union.HR Business Consultant (2006 – 2007) - Secondment to MidlandHR LtdWorked in partnership with customers on systems solution design; provided best practice advice and guidance on improvement, automation and workflow capability for the Trent and iTrent HR-Payroll system. Acted as subject matter expert promoting a centralised shared service model, delivered process improvement workshops, training, and management status reports for current and future stateSupport Analyst/Programmer (1997 – 2005)Contributed to securing contract renewals worth £1.5 million through providing 24-by-7 time critical 2nd line Helpdesk support, business/functional analysis and coding on projects for blue chip clients such as Argos, Tesco, Birds Eye Walls and Dresdner Bank. Show less