Head of Human Resources

• Sep 2021 - Present

HR Manager

• Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

People Data & Analytics Partner

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

My role focussed on creating and enhancing the HR data to the rest of the business as well as to focus on digital improvements to processes that involved the HR team. This involved partnering Senior HR colleagues and Operational managers in seeking to understand what where the relevant areas of concern and helping to shed light and use data to identify areas that can be improved. I also looked at external factors facing the industry / and business to produce data and insights internally. A particular focus was in relation to the COVID outbreak producing live reports that monitored employee levels and the number of cases, comparing it to the local authority performance in the area. These were automated and linked to an internal digital solution that I help to shape that was used by the business.

People Services Manager

• Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

I manage and lead a department of 18 people, with 4 people directly reporting into me within our People Advisor and Admin functions at Unipart Logistics. Based in Nuneaton and Cowley, Oxfordshire, the teams are responsible for employee administration across the life-cycle of an employee as well as giving expert ER Advice to line managers across the business. In addition to this I am responsible for ensuring that MI and statistics relating to HR are used to inform and help set the people agenda within operations, using continuous improvement to always ensure that reports stay relevant and enhance the reputation of the team within the business. I also work as a digital expert within the HR function leading in using technology to improve the way we work and how we operate and have been responsible for a number of enhancements made to the department.

ER Services Manager

• Dec 2017 - Oct 2018

Managing a team of HR Advisors ensuring that 1st line HR & ER provision to Operational Line Managers across a number of sectors within Unipart Logistics. I also focus enabling digital change within the HR function using emerging technologies as well as increasing the digital capability across the function.In addition to this I led the HR digital work-stream, introducing HR MI and data analysis to Operations Managers and Directors, something that is now used monthly to help show business performance in relation to its people and is used as the standard expected from other departments reporting.

HR Consultant

• May 2016 - Nov 2017

After a successful 6 month secondment as a HR Business Partner (See previous experience) I have returned to my substantive HR Consultant role, developing on site HR strategy as well as implementing Company and Group Initiatives across our Kimberly-Clark and Waterstones contracts. I am also leading a number of projects including: Redesign of the Central HR and Group Occupational Health Reporting using a live web-based system and the Engagement Survey and Output across the sector.

HR Business Partner

• Nov 2015 - May 2016

A secondment opportunity as the HR lead in the Consumer Sector of UTL across 6 sites that offered a 3PL solution to customers such as Kimberly-Clark, Sainsbury's and Waterstones. Reporting into the HR Director managing a HR Consultant and Senior HR Advisor my role was to help create and shape the HR Strategy across the sector working alongside site General Managers, Account Director and Sector Director. During my 6 months I worked on a number of projects that including a site restructure, re-engaging the forum with the Operation, Union pay negotiations and defence of a Union recognition claim.

HR Consultant

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

Leading and Managing the HR function at the Waterstones distribution site in Burton on Trent covering approximately 350 people increasing up to 850 during peak trading in a 3PL environment.Owning and designing the HR strategy for the site focusing on improving management accountability and employee engagement. The role directly supports the General Manager and other senior management team whilst working in partnership with the Waterstones supply chain team and wider UTL HR community

Regional HR Manager - North

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

Following successful Regional HR Advisor role, promoted to Regional HR Manager across 4 regions reporting into the Head of HR Operations. Supporting 4 Regional Directors in implementing HR Strategy impacting approximately 4,500 employees and 900 shops between Bristol and Aberdeen. Managing 4 Regional HR Advisors to ensure proactive and timely advice on key Employment Relations issues. Supported and lead various national and local projects including large scale transformation project, TUPE transfer in of acquired businesses and process mapping of HR Shared Service Centre.

Regional HR Advisor

• Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

Coral is the third largest retail bookmaking business in the UK.Supporting and Advising 9 Area Managers across 225 stores between Leicester and Darlington covering approximately 1000 employees, in core Employment Relations issues. Furthermore supported the Regional Director in the active development of the Area Manager population.

Senior HR Advisor

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

The Forensic Science Service is the worlds leading provider of forensic science and technology services.In addition to the HR Advisor role below. The management of 4 HR contact centre first line advisors and the production and data manipulation of management information for the business leadership team. Key HR support to all high risk ER Cases. Deputy to the HR Shared Service Centre Manager including taking on responsibilities in their absence.

HR Advisor

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

The Forensic Science Service is the world's leading provider of forensic science and technology services.Multi-Site HR support to approximately 1900 staff nationally covering sites in London, Birmingham, Wetherby, Chorley, Manchester and Chepstow. Primarily supporting managers on employee relations and the business transformation project.

HR Business Advisor

• Jun 2008 - May 2009

Saint-Gobain is a world leader in design, production and distribution of construction materials, delivering innovative products and services with tomorrow in mind.Multi-Site HR support to approximately 700 staff both in the UK (British Gypsum & Artex Staff) and abroad (Saint-Gobain) covering sites in Nottingham and Newark whilst providing support to staff based in the USA and France. Primarily supporting managers on employee relations, international tax and secondment support. Saint-Gobain is a world leader in design, production and distribution of construction materials, delivering innovative products and services with tomorrow in mind.Multi-Site HR support to approximately 700 staff both in the UK (British Gypsum & Artex Staff) and abroad (Saint-Gobain) covering sites in Nottingham and Newark whilst providing support to staff based in the USA and France. Primarily supporting managers on employee relations, international tax and secondment support.

Senior Employee Relations Advisor

• Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

Boots is a member of Alliance Boots, an international pharmacy-led health and beauty group. Phone Based Employee Relations advise to approximately 10,000 staff nationally. Advising on all aspects of supporting employee relations cases. This support was to employees and managers taking between 40-60 calls per day. Boots is a member of Alliance Boots, an international pharmacy-led health and beauty group. Phone Based Employee Relations advise to approximately 10,000 staff nationally. Advising on all aspects of supporting employee relations cases. This support was to employees and managers taking between 40-60 calls per day.

District Manager

• Jun 2006 - Nov 2006

Lidl are a successful chain of grocery stores, expanding strongly throughout Europe and beyond its borders.A graduate role within the operational side of Lidl, Managing 4 Store Managers, ensuring that financial targets, planning and promotions are being completed as well as conducting checks on stock and security to minimise shrink. Lidl are a successful chain of grocery stores, expanding strongly throughout Europe and beyond its borders.A graduate role within the operational side of Lidl, Managing 4 Store Managers, ensuring that financial targets, planning and promotions are being completed as well as conducting checks on stock and security to minimise shrink.

HR Advisor

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

Comet is part of Kesa Electricals plc, a pan-European group operating in ten countries.Phone Based Employee Relations advise to approximately 5,000 staff nationally. Advising on all aspects of supporting employee relations cases. This support was to employees and managers taking between 20-30 calls per day. Comet is part of Kesa Electricals plc, a pan-European group operating in ten countries.Phone Based Employee Relations advise to approximately 5,000 staff nationally. Advising on all aspects of supporting employee relations cases. This support was to employees and managers taking between 20-30 calls per day.