HR Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

Full and sole responsibility for HR, Recruitment and Training for this national niche family law firm of 130+ staff with 10 offices nationally. Responsible for the operational and strategic management of the full HR function, whilst also being part of the senior management team of the firm with further direct line management reports. - Coaching, leadership and training - Effective ER management and advice - Implementation and utilisation of the HR management system - Responsible for the full end to end lifecycle of staff - Recruitment and talent attraction, conducting interviews and managing a busy ATS system - Payroll admin and advice - Advising and coaching all senior managers and directors - Responsible for compliance of our IIP accreditation and key leadership responsibilities in lexcel compliance for the business - Full training management in line with SRA requirements - Conduct and present at mandatory training and all company induction and training events - Strong involvement in operational management projects and strategies as part of 3 operational managers responsible for the firm as a whole- Well-being, sickness and mental health management and advice across the business - Performance management- Creative input in social media and marketing - Drafting and issuing all documentation and updating and advising on all policies and procedures - Accreditation and qualification management - Sole dedicated mental health supervisor for the business

HR Business Partner (Contract)

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

In this role I was one of two HR Business Partners for a national NHS team of 450+ employees and contractors who do a valuable job ensuring the delivery of services and goods to all NHS trusts. My main duties include all aspects of advice, complex ER management, coaching, training and supporting line managers at all sites, sickness absence advice, fleet management and complex HR reporting. I also act as a dedicated Mental Health Supervisor for the business. In this role I was one of two HR Business Partners for a national NHS team of 450+ employees and contractors who do a valuable job ensuring the delivery of services and goods to all NHS trusts. My main duties include all aspects of advice, complex ER management, coaching, training and supporting line managers at all sites, sickness absence advice, fleet management and complex HR reporting. I also act as a dedicated Mental Health Supervisor for the business.

General Manager (Fixed Term Seasonal)

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

In this temporary role I took on in between looking for the right HR role I was the General Manager and licence holder for the Nottingham site, responsible for the site from assisting with prior recruitment and training, and helping to oversee the build and take down. Full management of the venue, stock and staff throughout its 6 week residency from 15th November - 31st December in Nottingham City Centre. In this temporary role I took on in between looking for the right HR role I was the General Manager and licence holder for the Nottingham site, responsible for the site from assisting with prior recruitment and training, and helping to oversee the build and take down. Full management of the venue, stock and staff throughout its 6 week residency from 15th November - 31st December in Nottingham City Centre.

Head of HR

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

Here at Cartwright King Solicitors I was responsible for the whole HR function of the firm from the employee lifecycle end to end, recruitment and retention, employee relations, staff engagement, HR compliance and the implementation of HR strategies and efficiency projects. Here at Cartwright King Solicitors I was responsible for the whole HR function of the firm from the employee lifecycle end to end, recruitment and retention, employee relations, staff engagement, HR compliance and the implementation of HR strategies and efficiency projects.

HR & Operations Manager

• Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

Here at Paragon Law I managed all HR at the firm in a standalone role from recruitment through to employee relations, managing sickness and absence and training and development. I also had key operational duties. Key duties included: 1. Sole responsibility for the HR function of the organisation which includes employee relations, recruitment and retention, employee engagement, training and development and all HR administration which runs along side the management. 2. Working with Directors on business projects3. Office management and specific line management, coaching and developing a dedicated team of administrators (team of 5)4. Assisting the business in achieving outstanding customer service5. Health and safety assessments6. Ensuring regulatory compliance at all times7. Involvement with wider operational issues such as I.T and facilities management8. Writing and amending all HR policies and procedures, contracts and HR documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with employment law. 9. Performance management10. Recruitment and retention, including sourcing and interviewing. I have a passion for HR and really believe in what and effective, proactive, fair and consistent HR function can deliver to employees, managers, the business and ultimately; service provision.

Das Kino Bartender (part-time during my full-time HR management role)

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2019

HR Advisor at empath Pathology Services for NUH & UHL NHS Trusts (Fixed Term)

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

(Fixed-term contract)In this role I supported the empath HR management team, working closely with all pathology clinical and corporate departments at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, to provide a front line HR advice and support service and act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues.The main part of my role was complex casework, supporting and advising managers on performance and capability management, sickness absence management, grievances and disciplinaries, through providing advice and case documentation and attending HR meetings, formal stage meetings and hearings.

HR Advisor (in Education)

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

At Browne Jacobson, I supported and worked with a specialist team of HR Consultants and Employment Lawyers who worked together to provide a comprehensive HR and employment law service to schools and academies nationally. For further details of this service, please follow:http://www.education-advisors.com At Browne Jacobson, I supported and worked with a specialist team of HR Consultants and Employment Lawyers who worked together to provide a comprehensive HR and employment law service to schools and academies nationally. For further details of this service, please follow:http://www.education-advisors.com

HR & Executive Assistant

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

This was a stand alone HR Generalist role in a busy law firm where I was soley responsible for providing operational HR to the firm and providing executive support to Directors. In this role I provided extensive day to day HR support to both management and staff and my key responsibilities included the following: 1. Managing the employee lifecycle from start to end, and writing and providing all HR documentation. 2. Providing HR support for all employee relations issues.3. Recruitment and retention.4. Staff engagement. 5. Training and development.Key duties:- Managing all sickness absence. - Providing approachable, friendly, confidential, consistent and professional HR advice and guidance to all managers and staff. - Advertising, interviewing, recruiting and inducting new starters, working closely with agencies and other organisations. - Conducting all background checks. - Attending employee relations meetings and advising line managers. - Organising and attending annual staff appraisals. - Writing and amending all company HR policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with employment law. - Ensuring the day to day management of staff on PeopleHR. - Booking all professional examinations and managing professional registrations and accreditation of solicitors. - Organising, booking and managing professional training for all staff and solicitors to ensure that they fulfil professional CPD requirements. - Writing and managing the monthly national police station rota, rostering solicitors onto the rota to ensure all hours were covered, including out of hours.- Conducting training including conducting the corporate induction for all new starters. - Developing employee engagement programmes. - Event management, including organising all training sessions for staff, external events run by the firm and organising the staff Christmas party each year. - Providing project management and executive support to Directors.

Assistant Bar Manager

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2010

Receptionist/Secretary

• May 2005 - Aug 2007

Group Leader/Holiday Representative

• Jun 2002 - Nov 2004

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