Experience

Haileybury UK

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • May 2022 - Present



BlueCrest Capital Management

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  HR Manager providing comprehensive Generalist support and guidance to 400+ staff across London, New York, Miami, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Geneva and Jersey offices. • First point of contact for HR queries across all offices globally. • Responsible for handling employee relations and performance management cases, providing guidance to managers as required. • Responsible for global preparation of payroll for all locations, in collaboration with the Payroll Manager. • Immigration guidance and visa processing for all global requirements, partnering with external counsel. • Manage global benefit vendor relationships ensuring consistent service, comprehensive packages for staff and competitive rates for the firm. • Manage internal benefits and pension/401K administration for all staff globally, through onboarding, ad-hoc queries and annual renewals. • Responsible for preparing employee documentation relating to all aspects of the employee lifecycle; internal transfers, promotions, salary changes, maternity/paternity & leavers. • Timely review of all HR invoices and processing with the Accounts Payable team. • Provide guidance on the annual performance review process and continual employee development. • Handling leavers; paperwork, conducting interviews and internal processes. • Manage internal processes for Senior Managers & Certification Regime requirements, in partnership with Compliance. • Handling ad-hoc HR projects as required. Show less



Trailstone Group

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

  Business Partner for a Global Commodities Trader, providing hands-on Generalist support and advice, for the full employee life-cycle, to 200 employees and consultants across London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Ukraine, Austin and New York. • Responsible for handling employee relations and performance management items, including disciplinaries and grievances. • Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. • Global payroll processing and reporting. • Global benefit and pension/401K administration. • Talent acquisition and recruitment processes, utilising the Greenhouse system. • Conducting all aspects of the TrailStone onboarding process for new hires globally. • Immigration advice and visa processing for a variety of global requirements. • Managing the bi-annual performance review process and continual employee development. • Handling exits; paperwork, conducting interviews and internal processes. • Separate to HR role, providing Office Management support for the London office. Show less



Citadel

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Officer - Europe & Asia Pacific

  • Dec 2012 - Oct 2016

  •HR advisor to 300+ employees and recruiting colleagues on a wide range of HR aspects. •Immigration Authorising Officer; manage visa applications for overseas new hires and transfers. Track and manage visa holders within the firm and action relevant renewals. •Initiate and oversee International relocations •Manage pre-employment screening and background checking processes •Manage on-boarding process for all London and Asia Pacific employees •Deliver New Hire Orientation for London and Asia Pacific employees. •Liaise with Legal & Compliance colleagues on relevant training and all FCA/SFC approved positions. •Administer benefits programs in London and Asia Pacific and advise/manage employees benefits queries. •Prepare HR related documents: employee obligations and agreements, HR forms, vendor agreements, termination paperwork. •Provide advice on UK and Asia Pacific legal practice, ensure ongoing adherence to local regulations and appropriate employee handbook updates. •Manage employee relations issues, and administer company disciplinary and grievances processes. •Manage employee separations process (voluntary and involuntary). •Conduct exit interviews and ensure information is appropriately disseminated and documented •In conjunction with Finance, prepare monthly payroll instructions for international offices (New hires, maternity/paternity leave etc.) •Assist with local learning and development programs in conjunction with L&D specialists in the US head office. •Data management; ensure all documents are filed appropriately and that HR systems reflect correct information. •Maintain organisational charts in London and Asia Pacific and produce monthly headcount reports for regulatory reporting •Provide employment verification for all London and Asia Pacific staff Show less



ChapmanBlack

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of HR & Operations

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

  ChapmanBlack is a specialist executive recruitment firm. Working with market leading companies across Europe and Latin America to attract, recruit and retain world class Operations, Engineering and Technology leaders. I was responsible for promoting a working environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork amongst employees within a dynamic organisation. Effective in maximising ChapmanBlack’s ROI in relation to human capital whilst driving core values and ensuring high employee engagement levels throughout the organisation. Consistently working to establish and maintain appropriate systems for every aspect of the HR function: • Internal recruitment • Company policy/practices • Performance Management • Compensation & Reward • Organisational Development • Morale and motivation • Employee relations • Employee contracts • Manage, drive, develop and monitor direct reporting staff to meet core operational objectives • Ensure continuous improvements are made to each support function (Operations, IT, HR, & Marketing) • Drive initiatives in the management team and wider organisation that contribute to long-term operational excellence • Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets Show less



Citadel

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant & Recruiting Coordinator - Contract

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Assisting the VP for European recruitment with all aspects of candidate placement. Interfacing with third party vendors, candidates and internal employees to coordinate the new hire process. Daily scheduling of vendor meetings and candidate interviews via phone, video conference or in person, across multiple time zones. Maintain and track all interview activity via a web based recruiting system (Recruitmax). Responsible for managing and creating contractors' paperwork and providing system access using PeopleSoft. Processing of all new hire documentation, including contracts and background screening. Processing of expenses and vendor invoices. Production of vendor terms and conditions, including reviews and monitoring of the PSL. Creation of monthly dashboard reports to collate all results relating to recruiting activity and performance. Show less



RED Global

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Contracts & Compliance Manager

  • 2006 - Nov 2009

  Recruitment company specialising in SAP contract and permanent services. Ensuring full compliance of contractor base and permanent placements to meet current market regulations. Review and negotiation of client contracts; ensuring terms and conditions meet legal standards and the company’s expectations Daily production of contract paperwork for sub-contractors and subsequent monitoring of all aspects of compliance for 300+ contract placements Production of weekly compliance reports and monthly non commission reports; liaising with both finance and sales departments accordingly Keeping up to date with current industry standards; attending meetings and events for contract recruitment regulations. Show less



Signet Group

• Supervisor

  • 2002 - 2006

  Supporting the store management team in driving revenue and ensuring that the store is delivering the best possible customer experience. All aspects of retail assistance; selling, merchandising, stocktaking Back of office; cashing up/banking, collating and reporting sales figures to senior management Training new starters and rolling out internal development programs Supporting the store management team in driving revenue and ensuring that the store is delivering the best possible customer experience. All aspects of retail assistance; selling, merchandising, stocktaking Back of office; cashing up/banking, collating and reporting sales figures to senior management Training new starters and rolling out internal development programs