HR Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

HR/ER Specialist

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2023

My role at Travelodge Is predominantly in an employee relations (ER) capacity. Responsible for managing a wealth of ER cases in addition to managing sickness absence and providing a specialist advisory service to all Travelodge departments. With a strong emphasis on a variety of often complex Employee Relations cases, acting as an advisor and subject matter expert, offering advice and solutions to colleagues and line managers on all ER and policy issues A diverse and varied role that combines best practice with Travelodge policies and procedures to manage and drive both individual and business performance. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):- - All ER matters - high volume - Training and upskilling Managers - Identifying trends and risks - Reports and statistics - ET preparation and case management including conciliation and settlements - HR projects - in line with the HR objectives, working with internal stakeholders. Show less

HR Operations Manager (FTC)

• Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

Management and development of the HR Coordinator and ensure that all administration processes are delivered accurately and in a timely manner. Provision of accurate and clear HR advice and guidance to employees and managers on all employment issues, including policy review and training where appropriate. Support managers and employees through all informal and formal employee relations processes, including disciplinary and capability. Proactively take measures to minimise time lost through sickness absence, through wellbeing initiatives and absence management procedures. Management of the payroll process and provision of employee benefits. Data management including the provision of management information and protection of data. Show less

HR Advisor

• May 2013 - Jul 2014

May 2013 – July 2014 HR Advisor – Continental Tyre Group Main Responsibilities: Payroll Liaising with outsourced bureau provider Understanding of P11Ds/ payroll reporting Liaise with external benefits provider, pensions/medical Recruitment Liaising with agencies- managing the PSL and negotiating Terms of Business Sourcing Candidates Conducting Interviews Issuing employee contracts, managing starter leavers process Policies and Procedures Update and issue policies in line with employment law changes Provide advice to employees on a wide range of issues that arise throughout the employee life cycle Maintain HR Office procedure HR Communication Maintain specific areas of the HR intranet pages Communicate changes to processes and legislation across the business. HR Generalist Involvement in various ad-hoc projects/duties ie. Rollout of new Self Service system for Employee Information Show less

HR Associate

• Dec 2004 - May 2013

8 Years Administrative experience in an HR environment. Duties include: Recruitment and Selection - Advertising, Interviewing, Psychometric Testing, Assessment Centres Onboarding Employee Paperwork - New Starter Forms, Change in Terms and Conditions and Termination Forms Disciplinary / Grievances - Note Taking Negotiation - Recruitment reviews Family Law- Maternity and Paternity Processes, including Flexible Work meetings, including Adoption practice. Bonus Allocation Long Service / Over 65 correspondence CTC / CRB Checking Occupational Health- Referrals etc Policies Diary Management Event Planning Invoicing / Processing Payments The HR department is now operating as a Shared Service which has/is providing further insight into Payroll operations. Show less