Head of HR & Training

• Feb 2022 - Present

Head of HR

• May 2019 - Present

Member of the Executive team reporting into the Director of Services. This role focuses on the management of the HR and Training teams to deliver the strategic objectives for the organisation. Accountability for overall resourcing and training requirements of the site in addition to ensuring that both teams provide an effective, efficient and timely service to Prior's Court applying best practice at all times.

Associate Director, HR

• Oct 2018 - May 2019

Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

Worked on a fixed term contract basis with Syneos focusing on a number of business critical projects including the harmonisation of policies and benefits following the merger. Also acted as the Associate Director, HR for the UK and Ireland providing support across a broad range of areas including employee relations, change management and project management.

Human Resources Director

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2017

Reporting into the Global HR Director (based in Sydney) this role was responsible for leading and managing the UK HR team to ensure that the relevant and appropriate HR and payroll services were delivered on a timely basis to all areas of the business. Key Capabilities/Achievements Goodman Portfolio Sale Led the HR work stream for the staff who were directly affected by the sale and “in scope” under the TUPE regulations, 60% of whom successfully transferred resulting in a saving of… Show more Reporting into the Global HR Director (based in Sydney) this role was responsible for leading and managing the UK HR team to ensure that the relevant and appropriate HR and payroll services were delivered on a timely basis to all areas of the business. Key Capabilities/Achievements Goodman Portfolio Sale Led the HR work stream for the staff who were directly affected by the sale and “in scope” under the TUPE regulations, 60% of whom successfully transferred resulting in a saving of £2 million in potential redundancy cost. This sale involved a portfolio of assets within UK Business Parks, which were sold with a gross asset value of £0.5 billion. Property Management Services outsource project HR representative on the senior team responsible for the overall management of the project, managed all HR aspects for the affected staff, 40% transferred successfully saving £600,000 in redundancy costs out of a potential overall cost of £1 million. Payroll Implemented a self-service tool via the payroll system to provide all staff with access to payslips. P60’s etc. although this led to a minimal cost saving, it supported the improvement of efficiency and enabled the HR team to focus on more strategic parts of their roles. HR Development Coached, mentored and managed the HR team during their professional examinations for CIPP and CIPD accreditation. This resulted in both individuals becoming more positive, their morale was raised and their overall engagement increased. Show less Reporting into the Global HR Director (based in Sydney) this role was responsible for leading and managing the UK HR team to ensure that the relevant and appropriate HR and payroll services were delivered on a timely basis to all areas of the business. Key Capabilities/Achievements Goodman Portfolio Sale Led the HR work stream for the staff who were directly affected by the sale and “in scope” under the TUPE regulations, 60% of whom successfully transferred resulting in a saving of… Show more Reporting into the Global HR Director (based in Sydney) this role was responsible for leading and managing the UK HR team to ensure that the relevant and appropriate HR and payroll services were delivered on a timely basis to all areas of the business. Key Capabilities/Achievements Goodman Portfolio Sale Led the HR work stream for the staff who were directly affected by the sale and “in scope” under the TUPE regulations, 60% of whom successfully transferred resulting in a saving of £2 million in potential redundancy cost. This sale involved a portfolio of assets within UK Business Parks, which were sold with a gross asset value of £0.5 billion. Property Management Services outsource project HR representative on the senior team responsible for the overall management of the project, managed all HR aspects for the affected staff, 40% transferred successfully saving £600,000 in redundancy costs out of a potential overall cost of £1 million. Payroll Implemented a self-service tool via the payroll system to provide all staff with access to payslips. P60’s etc. although this led to a minimal cost saving, it supported the improvement of efficiency and enabled the HR team to focus on more strategic parts of their roles. HR Development Coached, mentored and managed the HR team during their professional examinations for CIPP and CIPD accreditation. This resulted in both individuals becoming more positive, their morale was raised and their overall engagement increased. Show less

Career Break - maternity leave

• Apr 2004 - Jun 2007

HR Consultant

• Dec 2003 - Aug 2004

Provision of consultancy advice and professional HR support to small businesses in the Newbury area. Provision of consultancy advice and professional HR support to small businesses in the Newbury area.

Career Break

• Apr 2002 - Dec 2003

Maternity Leave Maternity Leave

Senior Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2000 - Apr 2002

This role focused on the management and development of the HR function for the Sales, Marketing and Operations divisions across 18 UK sites. The main responsibility was to provide an effective and comprehensive HR service to achieve the business objectives in support of the overall company aims. The role had sole Management responsibility for 5 staff within the HR function, which included 2 HR advisers, 1 compensation and benefits adviser and 2 administrators. Additional Responsibilities and… Show more This role focused on the management and development of the HR function for the Sales, Marketing and Operations divisions across 18 UK sites. The main responsibility was to provide an effective and comprehensive HR service to achieve the business objectives in support of the overall company aims. The role had sole Management responsibility for 5 staff within the HR function, which included 2 HR advisers, 1 compensation and benefits adviser and 2 administrators. Additional Responsibilities and Key Achievements UK Project Manager for the roll-out of the Peoplesoft HR database Managed all HR/Tupe aspects for a number of acquisitions and successfully integrated all staff into Baxter UK Designed and facilitated HR Workshops for senior management Led the first ever Cross Divisional Sales Succession planning event resulting in High Potential staff being identified for further personal development Show less This role focused on the management and development of the HR function for the Sales, Marketing and Operations divisions across 18 UK sites. The main responsibility was to provide an effective and comprehensive HR service to achieve the business objectives in support of the overall company aims. The role had sole Management responsibility for 5 staff within the HR function, which included 2 HR advisers, 1 compensation and benefits adviser and 2 administrators. Additional Responsibilities and… Show more This role focused on the management and development of the HR function for the Sales, Marketing and Operations divisions across 18 UK sites. The main responsibility was to provide an effective and comprehensive HR service to achieve the business objectives in support of the overall company aims. The role had sole Management responsibility for 5 staff within the HR function, which included 2 HR advisers, 1 compensation and benefits adviser and 2 administrators. Additional Responsibilities and Key Achievements UK Project Manager for the roll-out of the Peoplesoft HR database Managed all HR/Tupe aspects for a number of acquisitions and successfully integrated all staff into Baxter UK Designed and facilitated HR Workshops for senior management Led the first ever Cross Divisional Sales Succession planning event resulting in High Potential staff being identified for further personal development Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jan 1998 - Apr 2000

Responsible for HR talent and succession planning, plus all employee relations issues for 300 consultancy staff within the Services Business Unit. Line management responsibility for 2 HR Coordinators. Key Achievements Designed, developed and implemented the UK Interim Performance Management process post merger and acted as the UK Project Manager for the Global Performance Management process. Re-launched the Staff Manager role within the Business Unit to ensure effective coaching… Show more Responsible for HR talent and succession planning, plus all employee relations issues for 300 consultancy staff within the Services Business Unit. Line management responsibility for 2 HR Coordinators. Key Achievements Designed, developed and implemented the UK Interim Performance Management process post merger and acted as the UK Project Manager for the Global Performance Management process. Re-launched the Staff Manager role within the Business Unit to ensure effective coaching, career development and people management was maintained on a continuous basis for consultants up to Director level. Team member of the flexible benefits scheme -Choices.

Human Resources Officer

• Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

Responsible for the provision of specialist advice and information to both consultancy and support staff within the Services Business Unit.

Human Resources Administrator

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

Responsible for the efficient and effective coordination of management training courses within the Business and Consumer departments. Responsible for the efficient and effective coordination of management training courses within the Business and Consumer departments.

Store Manager

• Jan 1984 - Jan 1994

Completed a Management Training course with Marks and Spencer as a Departmental Manager Next - held a number of Store Manager positions throughout the South West of England (youngest appointed Store Manager) The Gap - Store Manager South West London Completed a Management Training course with Marks and Spencer as a Departmental Manager Next - held a number of Store Manager positions throughout the South West of England (youngest appointed Store Manager) The Gap - Store Manager South West London