Gemma Alicia Long - Chartered MCIPD
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Danny Boyle
Gemma is fantastic to work with and a true professional.She’s Extremely knowledgeable,efficient and has been a huge asset to my company as an external contractor.Would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Imogen Edmunds Chartered FCIPD
Gemma has been working with us 1 day a week whilst we have been recruiting additional HR Advisors. Gemma walked in and immediately was making a difference. Gemma is extremely personable and combines both a confidence in HR with customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma to your business if you are looking for a HR Consultant.
Katie Johnston
I spoke with Gemma various times during our contract with AbbeyHR and she was always my 'go to' person when requesting advice as she consistently gave relevant and practical advice as well has tailoring her advice dependent on the situation at hand. She was very engaging and enjoyable to talk to and I would have no hesitation recommending Gemma as a HR consultant.
Danny Boyle
Gemma is fantastic to work with and a true professional.She’s Extremely knowledgeable,efficient and has been a huge asset to my company as an external contractor.Would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Imogen Edmunds Chartered FCIPD
Gemma has been working with us 1 day a week whilst we have been recruiting additional HR Advisors. Gemma walked in and immediately was making a difference. Gemma is extremely personable and combines both a confidence in HR with customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma to your business if you are looking for a HR Consultant.
Katie Johnston
I spoke with Gemma various times during our contract with AbbeyHR and she was always my 'go to' person when requesting advice as she consistently gave relevant and practical advice as well has tailoring her advice dependent on the situation at hand. She was very engaging and enjoyable to talk to and I would have no hesitation recommending Gemma as a HR consultant.
Danny Boyle
Gemma is fantastic to work with and a true professional.She’s Extremely knowledgeable,efficient and has been a huge asset to my company as an external contractor.Would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Imogen Edmunds Chartered FCIPD
Gemma has been working with us 1 day a week whilst we have been recruiting additional HR Advisors. Gemma walked in and immediately was making a difference. Gemma is extremely personable and combines both a confidence in HR with customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma to your business if you are looking for a HR Consultant.
Katie Johnston
I spoke with Gemma various times during our contract with AbbeyHR and she was always my 'go to' person when requesting advice as she consistently gave relevant and practical advice as well has tailoring her advice dependent on the situation at hand. She was very engaging and enjoyable to talk to and I would have no hesitation recommending Gemma as a HR consultant.
Danny Boyle
Gemma is fantastic to work with and a true professional.She’s Extremely knowledgeable,efficient and has been a huge asset to my company as an external contractor.Would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Imogen Edmunds Chartered FCIPD
Gemma has been working with us 1 day a week whilst we have been recruiting additional HR Advisors. Gemma walked in and immediately was making a difference. Gemma is extremely personable and combines both a confidence in HR with customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma to your business if you are looking for a HR Consultant.
Katie Johnston
I spoke with Gemma various times during our contract with AbbeyHR and she was always my 'go to' person when requesting advice as she consistently gave relevant and practical advice as well has tailoring her advice dependent on the situation at hand. She was very engaging and enjoyable to talk to and I would have no hesitation recommending Gemma as a HR consultant.
Experience
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HR & Co.
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United Kingdom
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and Human Resources Consultant
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Feb 2022 - Present
HR & Co. We make HR simple. We are a HR consultancy that specialises in supporting small businesses, with expert, affordable and bespoke outsourced HR support and solutions. We understand small businesses and your challenges, we want to add real value through supporting you to get the absolute best out of your people so your business can thrive. HR & Co can support you and your business as a trusted outsourced HR partner for all things people. We are committed to deliver expert, affordable and bespoke HR support to the very highest standards. Show less
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Rare Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
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AHR Consultants
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United Kingdom
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Consultant
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
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Watches of Switzerland Group PLC
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United Kingdom
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner - Interim
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
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Beckett's Foods Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Head Of Human Resources
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
Becketts Foods are the largest independent manufacturer and supplier of bacon products to the foodservice market, whilst also supplying the retail sector. Responsible for the HR, Payroll function and a change management project. Becketts Foods are the largest independent manufacturer and supplier of bacon products to the foodservice market, whilst also supplying the retail sector. Responsible for the HR, Payroll function and a change management project.
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim HR Consultant
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Cambridge Assessment are an international exams group designing and delivering assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries. Responsible for all HR activity at the Coventry site, this involved change management projects and complex employee relation cases. Cambridge Assessment are an international exams group designing and delivering assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries. Responsible for all HR activity at the Coventry site, this involved change management projects and complex employee relation cases.
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Haldex
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Sweden
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim HR Manager
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Haldex is a global organisation who develops and provides reliable and innovative solutions that improve safety, vehicle dynamics and environmental sustainability in the global commercial vehicle industry. Responsible for managing all HR activity at the UK research and development site. Key objective to recruit key roles to achieve the company’s growth strategy Haldex is a global organisation who develops and provides reliable and innovative solutions that improve safety, vehicle dynamics and environmental sustainability in the global commercial vehicle industry. Responsible for managing all HR activity at the UK research and development site. Key objective to recruit key roles to achieve the company’s growth strategy
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Envisage Group Limited
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United Kingdom
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Human Resources Manager
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
Envisage Group - the Art of Engineering is an engineering service provider, focused on creating beautifully bespoke, perfectly engineered vehicles and products. Solely responsible for strategic and operational HR activity across UK, India and USA. Reporting to the CEO and Chairman operating as part of the Senior Management Team. Key responsibilities and Achievements • Developed and delivered a global HR strategy that was aligned to the business strategy, needs and objectives • Lead on all HR activities including acquisitions, change management, employee relations and talent Management. • Coached and developed Managers on a range of HR process and procedures • Implemented an employee engagement strategy • Harmonised Terms and Conditions across the business • Implemented a HR function aligned to the business needs and objectives Show less
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TÜV Rheinland Europe
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Spain
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Human Resources Manager
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Solely responsible for all HR activity in the UK and Ireland. HR activities including recruitment & selection, employee relations, employment law, sickness and performance management, organisational change, training and policy development, TUPE, Mergers and Acquisitions. Solely responsible for all HR activity in the UK and Ireland. HR activities including recruitment & selection, employee relations, employment law, sickness and performance management, organisational change, training and policy development, TUPE, Mergers and Acquisitions.
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The Midcounties Co-operative
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional HR Advisor
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2012
Generalist Human Recourse support to over 50 childcare providers. The role required me to effectively manage my work load due to the extensive travel necessary. I had the opportunity to deal with a wide range of HR activities including recruitment & selection, employee relations, employment law, sickness and performance management, organisational change, training, policy development and TUPE. Generalist Human Recourse support to over 50 childcare providers. The role required me to effectively manage my work load due to the extensive travel necessary. I had the opportunity to deal with a wide range of HR activities including recruitment & selection, employee relations, employment law, sickness and performance management, organisational change, training, policy development and TUPE.
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Linde Creighton
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Birmingham
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HR Manager
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Jan 2005 - Aug 2011
Responsible for the Human Recourses function including the management and development of the HR and Payroll department. Responsible for providing strategic and generalist HR support to a board of Directors and approximately 500 employees. Responsible for the Human Recourses function including the management and development of the HR and Payroll department. Responsible for providing strategic and generalist HR support to a board of Directors and approximately 500 employees.
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Education
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Coventry University
Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resource Management, -
Coventry University
CIPD Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - Level 7 -
Coventry University
CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice