Tara Mclaughlin
Head of HR at Connect Plus Services (Balfour Beatty) at Connect Plus Services- Claim this Profile
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James Tarr
Tara strives to excel at everything she does. Exceptionally experienced in HR management, she is equally at home with both the day-to-day running of company operations and also managing the multitude of HR issues that come her way.
Teik Tan MSc MCIPS
I have known Tara for several years in a number of different contexts, as a Head of HR and an accredited coach. I have since progressed through two different roles and would attribute that directly to Tara’s coaching provisions. Tara is highly attuned to the emotional needs of her colleagues around her, she is unmatched in her ability to facilitate potentially difficult conversations and adjudicate the complex and conflicting needs of different stakeholders to reach an outcome that satisfies all. I selected her as a coach as I wanted to develop my personal & professional effectiveness and was impressed by her own demonstrated finesse and professionalism (proof is in the pudding) as well as her ability to lead with emotional intelligence in a sophisticated manner, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Under her guidance, I have extensively developed my ability to manage upwards, anticipate the needs of others as a second nature in a complex matrix reporting environment, and articulate myself in a manner which leads to greater outcomes. We have also explored my insights profile and considered how I can leverage this to have more constructive communications with other types. We explore scenarios that I perceive to be sub-optimal (or that didn’t go to plan), Tara assists me in stepping outside of the situation and gives pragmatic advice, we focus on what I am able to influence and I find that my effectiveness has skyrocketed under her coaching which has lead to a reduction in the recurrence of these scenarios and an increase in the real outcomes and value – add to the organisation. I find that with each session I embed her advice, creating strong professional habits that will serve me well for years to come I am sure. On a personal note, Tara is an extremely humble, kind and intelligent person and I would like to keep her in my professional circle indefinitely!
James Tarr
Tara strives to excel at everything she does. Exceptionally experienced in HR management, she is equally at home with both the day-to-day running of company operations and also managing the multitude of HR issues that come her way.
Teik Tan MSc MCIPS
I have known Tara for several years in a number of different contexts, as a Head of HR and an accredited coach. I have since progressed through two different roles and would attribute that directly to Tara’s coaching provisions. Tara is highly attuned to the emotional needs of her colleagues around her, she is unmatched in her ability to facilitate potentially difficult conversations and adjudicate the complex and conflicting needs of different stakeholders to reach an outcome that satisfies all. I selected her as a coach as I wanted to develop my personal & professional effectiveness and was impressed by her own demonstrated finesse and professionalism (proof is in the pudding) as well as her ability to lead with emotional intelligence in a sophisticated manner, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Under her guidance, I have extensively developed my ability to manage upwards, anticipate the needs of others as a second nature in a complex matrix reporting environment, and articulate myself in a manner which leads to greater outcomes. We have also explored my insights profile and considered how I can leverage this to have more constructive communications with other types. We explore scenarios that I perceive to be sub-optimal (or that didn’t go to plan), Tara assists me in stepping outside of the situation and gives pragmatic advice, we focus on what I am able to influence and I find that my effectiveness has skyrocketed under her coaching which has lead to a reduction in the recurrence of these scenarios and an increase in the real outcomes and value – add to the organisation. I find that with each session I embed her advice, creating strong professional habits that will serve me well for years to come I am sure. On a personal note, Tara is an extremely humble, kind and intelligent person and I would like to keep her in my professional circle indefinitely!
James Tarr
Tara strives to excel at everything she does. Exceptionally experienced in HR management, she is equally at home with both the day-to-day running of company operations and also managing the multitude of HR issues that come her way.
Teik Tan MSc MCIPS
I have known Tara for several years in a number of different contexts, as a Head of HR and an accredited coach. I have since progressed through two different roles and would attribute that directly to Tara’s coaching provisions. Tara is highly attuned to the emotional needs of her colleagues around her, she is unmatched in her ability to facilitate potentially difficult conversations and adjudicate the complex and conflicting needs of different stakeholders to reach an outcome that satisfies all. I selected her as a coach as I wanted to develop my personal & professional effectiveness and was impressed by her own demonstrated finesse and professionalism (proof is in the pudding) as well as her ability to lead with emotional intelligence in a sophisticated manner, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Under her guidance, I have extensively developed my ability to manage upwards, anticipate the needs of others as a second nature in a complex matrix reporting environment, and articulate myself in a manner which leads to greater outcomes. We have also explored my insights profile and considered how I can leverage this to have more constructive communications with other types. We explore scenarios that I perceive to be sub-optimal (or that didn’t go to plan), Tara assists me in stepping outside of the situation and gives pragmatic advice, we focus on what I am able to influence and I find that my effectiveness has skyrocketed under her coaching which has lead to a reduction in the recurrence of these scenarios and an increase in the real outcomes and value – add to the organisation. I find that with each session I embed her advice, creating strong professional habits that will serve me well for years to come I am sure. On a personal note, Tara is an extremely humble, kind and intelligent person and I would like to keep her in my professional circle indefinitely!
James Tarr
Tara strives to excel at everything she does. Exceptionally experienced in HR management, she is equally at home with both the day-to-day running of company operations and also managing the multitude of HR issues that come her way.
Teik Tan MSc MCIPS
I have known Tara for several years in a number of different contexts, as a Head of HR and an accredited coach. I have since progressed through two different roles and would attribute that directly to Tara’s coaching provisions. Tara is highly attuned to the emotional needs of her colleagues around her, she is unmatched in her ability to facilitate potentially difficult conversations and adjudicate the complex and conflicting needs of different stakeholders to reach an outcome that satisfies all. I selected her as a coach as I wanted to develop my personal & professional effectiveness and was impressed by her own demonstrated finesse and professionalism (proof is in the pudding) as well as her ability to lead with emotional intelligence in a sophisticated manner, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Under her guidance, I have extensively developed my ability to manage upwards, anticipate the needs of others as a second nature in a complex matrix reporting environment, and articulate myself in a manner which leads to greater outcomes. We have also explored my insights profile and considered how I can leverage this to have more constructive communications with other types. We explore scenarios that I perceive to be sub-optimal (or that didn’t go to plan), Tara assists me in stepping outside of the situation and gives pragmatic advice, we focus on what I am able to influence and I find that my effectiveness has skyrocketed under her coaching which has lead to a reduction in the recurrence of these scenarios and an increase in the real outcomes and value – add to the organisation. I find that with each session I embed her advice, creating strong professional habits that will serve me well for years to come I am sure. On a personal note, Tara is an extremely humble, kind and intelligent person and I would like to keep her in my professional circle indefinitely!
Credentials
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Assoc CIPD
CIPDMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Foundation Programme
EMCC - European Mentoring and Coaching CouncilJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Insights Practitioner
InsightsFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Emotional Intelligence Profile (EIP3) Accreditation
PSI Services LLCJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Connect Plus Services
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United Kingdom
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Civil Engineering
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of HR at Connect Plus Services (Balfour Beatty)
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Feb 2019 - Present
I lead the HR team at Connect plus services which is a 30 year Joint Venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis. We provide highway network, asset operation and maintenance on the M25 and adjoining slip roads around London. I lead the HR team at Connect plus services which is a 30 year Joint Venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis. We provide highway network, asset operation and maintenance on the M25 and adjoining slip roads around London.
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Balfour Beatty plc
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner
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Nov 2015 - Present
HR Business Partner for Enabling Functions within UKCS of Balfour Beatty. I was responsible for implementing the people strategy and plan, in line with the Balfour Beatty HR strategy & direction. This includes working with the leadership team to ensure talent is optimally acquired, deployed & developed to meet current and future business needs. On a day to day basis I supported with general HR queries supporting on ER issues, L&D for the business and senior end resourcing.
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Resourcing Business Partner
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
My role as Resourcing Partner supported 3 Business Units as their dedicated Resourcing adviser. The core of my role was to design and deliver strategic & operational Resourcing activities for the Business streams to ensure they meet their objectives.
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The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Practice Manager
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Formed in early 2007 and based from two offices in London the team specialise in the Built Environment, finding senior and middle management talent for a range of organisations, and life enhancing career moves for our candidates. MRG work across the Private and Public sectors operating at mid, senior and Board of Management level, just below the traditional executive search practices and above the multi branch high street agencies. Formed in early 2007 and based from two offices in London the team specialise in the Built Environment, finding senior and middle management talent for a range of organisations, and life enhancing career moves for our candidates. MRG work across the Private and Public sectors operating at mid, senior and Board of Management level, just below the traditional executive search practices and above the multi branch high street agencies.
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Design & Build Recruitment
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Consultant to Professional Quantity Surveying Consultancies
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2013
I launched the Quantity Surveying and Project Management division for D&B working closely with the Construction and Engineering consultancies, assisting in the recruitment of staff from mid to Director level positions. Clients specialised in significant projects in Rail, Water, Highways, Aviation, PPP and Buildings. My responsibilities included search & selection and contingency recruitment covering permanent and interim solutions for clients and candidates I launched the Quantity Surveying and Project Management division for D&B working closely with the Construction and Engineering consultancies, assisting in the recruitment of staff from mid to Director level positions. Clients specialised in significant projects in Rail, Water, Highways, Aviation, PPP and Buildings. My responsibilities included search & selection and contingency recruitment covering permanent and interim solutions for clients and candidates
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Valuable Resources
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Melbourne, Australia
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Senior recruiter to the Professional Quantity Surveying Practices
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Aug 2007 - 2009
VR specialised in search for Engineering & Construction Consultancies. I managed individual assingments for clients from senior to director positions. VR specialised in search for Engineering & Construction Consultancies. I managed individual assingments for clients from senior to director positions.
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Zelda Recruitment
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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2004 - 2007
Zelda recruitment is a boutique Queensland based agency who focus on Business support services for clients throughout the region. Tara predominantly recruited within the business support temporary and permanent division. This was a fast paced and high volume role working with clients across the public and private sectors in QLD Zelda recruitment is a boutique Queensland based agency who focus on Business support services for clients throughout the region. Tara predominantly recruited within the business support temporary and permanent division. This was a fast paced and high volume role working with clients across the public and private sectors in QLD
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Gordon Yates Recruitment and Training
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Recruiter
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Jul 1999 - Jun 2003
Gordon Yates has been in operation since 1947 and is still a privately owned business. They pride themselves on working in partnership with clients to supply secretarial and administration staff in temporary and permanent positions. Tara ran a successful temporary desk for GY working with clients from Harper Collins to Buckingham palace Gordon Yates has been in operation since 1947 and is still a privately owned business. They pride themselves on working in partnership with clients to supply secretarial and administration staff in temporary and permanent positions. Tara ran a successful temporary desk for GY working with clients from Harper Collins to Buckingham palace
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Education
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Anglia University
BA hons, European Social Policy