Experience

Transdek UK Ltd

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Leader in double-deck lifting solutions V2G Leader in double-deck lifting solutions V2G



Blue Whale Spa Group

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2022

  Blue Whale Spa Ltd is a UK-owned hot tub manufacturer working with established American partner companies, focused on producing competitively priced high quality products using the latest technology.We directly handle every aspect of your hot tub, swim Spa from design, research and manufacture to warranty and after sales service; meaning we constantly have you, the customer, in mind.European standards are met and exceeded, as all our products meet CE, ISO and ROHS European regulations.



CRH FSG (UK) LTD

• Group HR Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  - Direct responsibility for 4 administrator's- Integrated 5 separate business entities from 16 locations across UK, Wales and Scotland to 1 central HR function - cost saving £100k- Strategic planning of processes to clearly articulate the vision of the organisation- Integrated an agenda for Health & Wellbeing - coaching and mentoring managers in support metrics reducing 17.4% absence rate to 1.5% in 6 months with cost saving of £70k- introduced Performance Management System and Appraisal Related Pay structure demonstrating a transparent grading structure with definitive measurable indicators- implemented corporate strategy for talent management and acquisition- Developed benefit and reward policies and initiatives to foster a motivated performance-driven workforce - Established an infrastructure to support GDPR processes and procedures as well as Corporate Social Responsibility Audits in line with Quality Audits- Facilitated the transition of the management team into a Matrix Model to support EMEA struture- Developed and implemented systems to track and monitor employee performance for progession opportunities- Negotiated and adapted terms and conditions of employment with cost saving circa £400k- Adapted internal payroll processes saving the group circa £100k- Established an on-boarding programme leading to an 87% success tracked rate within 18 months leading to cost reduction of £200k on recruitment- Implemented digital filing system and on-line policy and procedure and recruitment access- Developed and implemented digital work-flows for more efficient process follow-throughs- Introduced full remit of online HR processes and procedures with 'How To' guides including benefit portal- Successfully introduced centralised training hub generating cost saving of £50k within first 3 months of implentation - on target savings of £150k

• Group Human Resources Manager

  • 2015 - 2016



Safestyle Windows Limited

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015



BLG Logistics (UK) Limited

• United Kingdom
• Warehousing and Storage

• Head of Human Resources

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2014

  Key partner in senior management team in delivering Value Added HR solutions to 3PL operation. Head of HR for UK working with varying cross-functional internal and external partners to deliver on HR KPI Agenda through the implementation of coaching/development techniques and front end management HR solutions within budgetary constraints.Delivering a challenging total change programme initiative that forged the strategic way the business developed over an 18 month period that changed the way it worked for the future brining on board a more receptive and responsive workforce through up-skilling and adopting the learning and coaching environment. Key delivery of high value cost saving initiative that brought added value both to the client and the organisation with a tangible net value over a 3 year period.Having extensive sector knowledge from Engineering, Manufacturing, including FMCG to Health and White Goods and currently 3PL. My experience ranges from TUPE in and out, acquisitions and merger's, multi union negotiation and the dissemination of collective agreements and full buy-in from key partners, purchasing, training, budgetary management, health and safety, payroll, salary arbitration, competency frameworks, assessment centre's, policy and procedure development and implementation, health and well being initiatives, absence management, succession planning and graduate/apprenticeship recruitment processes, delivery of IIP accreditation, profiling to team events and performance management to name but a few. A key stakeholder in the branding of the HR Strategy adding value to the business and the bottom line. Dealing with key strategic partners; cross-functional teams; stakeholders and clients. Experienced in multi-sites including start-ups; development of project plans. Being able to work comfortably both within board and operational environments delivering added-value sustainable solutions for the business with a right first time ethos.



Robinson Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Key stakeholder in the development and implementation of the HR Strategy to support the Executive Board achieving teh overall business plan. Provision of effective and incisive HR function that developed the organisations' capabilities that supported the business growth inline with legal parameters. Working as the HR specialist within the company ensuring complete and accurate statistical reports for inclusion into the board pack and full cost analysis of temporary labour. Key partner in wage negotiations for blue and white collar workers. Responsible for: collective agreements and harmonising terms and conditions of employment; managing the company car fleet; managing a team of 4; proactively sourcing training from external providers to develop new methodoligies of work and enhance succession plans; HR budgets and charity budgets; HRM policy and procedure development; tupe; changing terms and conditions; responsibility for recruitment and selection, induction, disciplinary, gbrievance, probation, sickness, harassment and discrimination and performance management.Looking to gain 3PL experience within a known brand sector



Morphy Richards

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Specialist

  • 2004 - 2006

  Responsibility of fully supporting Burnley site, board and senior managment team at Head Office with inciteful HR solutions that feed into the HR Project Plan. Work and deliver training programmes within the HR arena that develop skilled and moitvated people that focus on innovation, expedite execution and support consumer value and brand experience. Share the resources and insights of HR management and research in order that MR can maintain and develop its' position as 'First Choice' employer. Develop and train HR Officers to fulfil their parts within the HR Business Plan.Looking to gain further manufacturing knowledge within the medical sector



Greencore

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR

  • 2000 - 2004

  As part of the Senior Management Team responsibility for the delivery of the HR Agenda. Providing best practise legal and HR advice to line managers for them to manage their people in a fair and equitable way to sustain business growth. To develop, implement and improve and maintain purposeful HR information to the 2 business units. Effective in implementing an efficiency programme to maximise the production window by 20k. To manage and develop the HR team and actively build and create partnerhsip agreements with the many cross-functional teams including union officials to further promote and ehance the business culture.