Craig Watson
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Juliet Shaw Chartered FCIPD MSSc
Craig was a real joy to work with. He is really easy to get on with, super friendly and most importantly really knowledgeable! Craig has extensive experience in HR which means he really is a true asset to any team / company. During the time we worked together Craig quickly familiarised himself with the enhanced and complex terms and conditions we were working with. This was an area others often found very difficult. I’d happily recommend Craig for all areas of HR support.
Laura Evans
What Craig doesn’t know about Employment Relations isn’t worth knowing! He also communicates complex information really clearly and ensures that issues are resolved in the best way possible, balancing people and business needs. He cleared a huge backlog of casework and build good relationships with managers. Craig was just brilliant to work with.
Juliet Shaw Chartered FCIPD MSSc
Craig was a real joy to work with. He is really easy to get on with, super friendly and most importantly really knowledgeable! Craig has extensive experience in HR which means he really is a true asset to any team / company. During the time we worked together Craig quickly familiarised himself with the enhanced and complex terms and conditions we were working with. This was an area others often found very difficult. I’d happily recommend Craig for all areas of HR support.
Laura Evans
What Craig doesn’t know about Employment Relations isn’t worth knowing! He also communicates complex information really clearly and ensures that issues are resolved in the best way possible, balancing people and business needs. He cleared a huge backlog of casework and build good relationships with managers. Craig was just brilliant to work with.
Juliet Shaw Chartered FCIPD MSSc
Craig was a real joy to work with. He is really easy to get on with, super friendly and most importantly really knowledgeable! Craig has extensive experience in HR which means he really is a true asset to any team / company. During the time we worked together Craig quickly familiarised himself with the enhanced and complex terms and conditions we were working with. This was an area others often found very difficult. I’d happily recommend Craig for all areas of HR support.
Laura Evans
What Craig doesn’t know about Employment Relations isn’t worth knowing! He also communicates complex information really clearly and ensures that issues are resolved in the best way possible, balancing people and business needs. He cleared a huge backlog of casework and build good relationships with managers. Craig was just brilliant to work with.
Juliet Shaw Chartered FCIPD MSSc
Craig was a real joy to work with. He is really easy to get on with, super friendly and most importantly really knowledgeable! Craig has extensive experience in HR which means he really is a true asset to any team / company. During the time we worked together Craig quickly familiarised himself with the enhanced and complex terms and conditions we were working with. This was an area others often found very difficult. I’d happily recommend Craig for all areas of HR support.
Laura Evans
What Craig doesn’t know about Employment Relations isn’t worth knowing! He also communicates complex information really clearly and ensures that issues are resolved in the best way possible, balancing people and business needs. He cleared a huge backlog of casework and build good relationships with managers. Craig was just brilliant to work with.
Experience
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citrusHR
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United Kingdom
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Human Resources Services
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Senior Human Resources Consultant
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Mar 2022 - Present
Helping businesses to get HR right Helping businesses to get HR right
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Bupa
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Lead (Interim)
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Sep 2021 - Mar 2022
Managing the ER service to the Care Services business Managing the ER service to the Care Services business
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The Prince's Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Manager (interim)
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
Providing a comprehensive ER service for one of the UK’s leading charitable organisations Providing a comprehensive ER service for one of the UK’s leading charitable organisations
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Network Rail
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United Kingdom
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Rail Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Project Leader (Interim)
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Jan 2020 - Sep 2020
Providing a comprehensive Employee Relations service to the North West and Central Region Providing a comprehensive Employee Relations service to the North West and Central Region
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Owner/Director
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2020
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Centrica
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Colombia
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employee Relations Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
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Employee Relations Manager (Interim)
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
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Employee Relations Manager (Interim)
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Supporting, coaching and mentoring Managers with their people management: Discipline, Grievance, TUPE, Transformation, Change Management, Absence Management, etc.
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J. Murphy & Sons Limited
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United Kingdom
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Specialist (Interim)
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2018
A short-term interim role picking up some urgent ER casework. A short-term interim role picking up some urgent ER casework.
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HEADROCK RETAIL LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group HR Manager (Interim)
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Conducting a full HR audit, then designing and implementing an HR infrastructure to fully support the Business as it continues to expand and improve, enabling employees to deliver great results working in a rewarding and enjoyable environment. Conducting a full HR audit, then designing and implementing an HR infrastructure to fully support the Business as it continues to expand and improve, enabling employees to deliver great results working in a rewarding and enjoyable environment.
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Cheshire East Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim HR Professional
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
Providing the full range of generalist HR support. Providing the full range of generalist HR support.
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Jun 2015 - May 2017
Operational and strategic HR support to a national chain of daycare nurseries. Operational and strategic HR support to a national chain of daycare nurseries.
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Interim HR Consultant
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Providing an outsourced, generalist HR service to schools and academies across Staffordshire and surrounding areas. Providing an outsourced, generalist HR service to schools and academies across Staffordshire and surrounding areas.
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Unipart Rail
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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300 - 400 Employee
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Interim HR Business Partner
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
Delivering a generalist HR service to a multi-site manufacturing/sales organisation. Delivering a generalist HR service to a multi-site manufacturing/sales organisation.
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Amcor Flexibles
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France
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim HR Business Partner
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Dec 2013 - May 2014
Delivering a generalist HR service to multiple business units on an established manufacturing site, and supporting a variety of HR projects as the Business went through a significant and positive period of change. Delivering a generalist HR service to multiple business units on an established manufacturing site, and supporting a variety of HR projects as the Business went through a significant and positive period of change.
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Schoeller Allibert Limited
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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HSHE Manager/HR Generalist
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Following some restructuring within the Business, I took on a Health and Safety role, which provided some new challenges and a greater breadth of experience. (The name of the Company also changed, following a change of ownership). My main achievements during this time were the reduction in accident levels and certification to the ISO 14001 standard. I continued to support the wider HR activities within the Business and subsidiaries as required, and have maintained my HR knowledge and CIPD membership. Show less
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LINPAC Allibert
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Germany
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Senior HR Officer UK
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Oct 2007 - Sep 2011
Generalist HR support to the Manufacturing Site of LINPAC Allibert, and it's subsidiary Companies. The Company became part of Schoeller Allibert in 2013. Generalist HR support to the Manufacturing Site of LINPAC Allibert, and it's subsidiary Companies. The Company became part of Schoeller Allibert in 2013.
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Bathstore
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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HR Business Partner (Logistics)
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Proactive, generalist, UK-wide HR support to the Logistics Division of the Business. Proactive, generalist, UK-wide HR support to the Logistics Division of the Business.
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Premier Foods
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France
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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HR Manager (Distribution)
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May 2006 - Jun 2007
Generalist HR support to the Distribution division of the UK's largest food manufacturer. As the first HR Manager within the division, this role involved a great deal of ground work, implementing the basics of HR. Generalist HR support to the Distribution division of the UK's largest food manufacturer. As the first HR Manager within the division, this role involved a great deal of ground work, implementing the basics of HR.
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Senior HR Officer
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2003 - 2006
A generalist HR position within a forward thinking, multi-national food producer. I learnt a lot in this role and experienced a broad range of HR practices and approaches. A generalist HR position within a forward thinking, multi-national food producer. I learnt a lot in this role and experienced a broad range of HR practices and approaches.
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HR Officer
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2001 - 2003
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Jewson
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Management Trainee
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1999 - 2001
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Education
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1995 - 1999
Teesside University
B.A. (Hons.), Human Resource Management -
King's School, Macclesfield
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