Diana Favre MCIPD
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Ruth Hayzen-Smith
Diana is someone you need! Her knowledge and attention to detail is second to none, and the pragmatic approach she takes ensures clarity, consistency and care in all she does. I learnt an immense amount in the time I worked with Diana, and often use her as an example of the kind of HR professional I aim to be. I would jump at the chance to work alongside Diana again, as there was never a day I didn't learn something new, or smile. A true professional with a wealth of skills - Diana can only enhance any project she is involved in,
LinkedIn User
I worked with Diana briefly very recently having been seconded into an Operations Manager position at short notice to replace a permanent member of staff who had gone off long term sick. I was tasked with managing teams of employed individuals, something which I had not done for some time, and the associated T&C and HR issues that come with it. Luckily I had Diana as a source of guidance and support. With endless patience and knowledge of HR matters she made this part of the process very easy and efficient. Constantly supportive and always there when needed. Many thanks Diana, you are a true professional in your field and I truly hope to work with you again in the future.
Ruth Hayzen-Smith
Diana is someone you need! Her knowledge and attention to detail is second to none, and the pragmatic approach she takes ensures clarity, consistency and care in all she does. I learnt an immense amount in the time I worked with Diana, and often use her as an example of the kind of HR professional I aim to be. I would jump at the chance to work alongside Diana again, as there was never a day I didn't learn something new, or smile. A true professional with a wealth of skills - Diana can only enhance any project she is involved in,
LinkedIn User
I worked with Diana briefly very recently having been seconded into an Operations Manager position at short notice to replace a permanent member of staff who had gone off long term sick. I was tasked with managing teams of employed individuals, something which I had not done for some time, and the associated T&C and HR issues that come with it. Luckily I had Diana as a source of guidance and support. With endless patience and knowledge of HR matters she made this part of the process very easy and efficient. Constantly supportive and always there when needed. Many thanks Diana, you are a true professional in your field and I truly hope to work with you again in the future.
Ruth Hayzen-Smith
Diana is someone you need! Her knowledge and attention to detail is second to none, and the pragmatic approach she takes ensures clarity, consistency and care in all she does. I learnt an immense amount in the time I worked with Diana, and often use her as an example of the kind of HR professional I aim to be. I would jump at the chance to work alongside Diana again, as there was never a day I didn't learn something new, or smile. A true professional with a wealth of skills - Diana can only enhance any project she is involved in,
LinkedIn User
I worked with Diana briefly very recently having been seconded into an Operations Manager position at short notice to replace a permanent member of staff who had gone off long term sick. I was tasked with managing teams of employed individuals, something which I had not done for some time, and the associated T&C and HR issues that come with it. Luckily I had Diana as a source of guidance and support. With endless patience and knowledge of HR matters she made this part of the process very easy and efficient. Constantly supportive and always there when needed. Many thanks Diana, you are a true professional in your field and I truly hope to work with you again in the future.
Ruth Hayzen-Smith
Diana is someone you need! Her knowledge and attention to detail is second to none, and the pragmatic approach she takes ensures clarity, consistency and care in all she does. I learnt an immense amount in the time I worked with Diana, and often use her as an example of the kind of HR professional I aim to be. I would jump at the chance to work alongside Diana again, as there was never a day I didn't learn something new, or smile. A true professional with a wealth of skills - Diana can only enhance any project she is involved in,
LinkedIn User
I worked with Diana briefly very recently having been seconded into an Operations Manager position at short notice to replace a permanent member of staff who had gone off long term sick. I was tasked with managing teams of employed individuals, something which I had not done for some time, and the associated T&C and HR issues that come with it. Luckily I had Diana as a source of guidance and support. With endless patience and knowledge of HR matters she made this part of the process very easy and efficient. Constantly supportive and always there when needed. Many thanks Diana, you are a true professional in your field and I truly hope to work with you again in the future.
Credentials
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Advanced Food Hygiene
CIEH
Experience
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Spirit Group
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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HR & Training Consultant
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Sep 2007 - Present
Provision of professional HR & training services to a range of clients on a consultancy and contracting basis.
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HR Manager
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Jul 2004 - Sep 2007
Responsible for supporting Operations Director and 10 to 24 Area Managers across the UK, with both strategic and operational HR input at all levels to achieve business objectives.
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Consultant
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Consultant
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Supporting Operational Managers at all levels with complex ER issues and implications of organisational change processes. Supporting Operational Managers at all levels with complex ER issues and implications of organisational change processes.
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Genius Energy Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Consultant
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Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
Advising MD on HR strategy, review and set up of HR systems and processes, resourcing and management development. Advising MD on HR strategy, review and set up of HR systems and processes, resourcing and management development.
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McDonald's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Consultant
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
HR Lead on successful set up of new business entity. HR Lead on successful set up of new business entity.
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HomeServe UK
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Consultant
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Head of HR for Customer Care Business Unit set up to deliver a remediation project for over 1 million customers within an FCA regulated environment. Head of HR for Customer Care Business Unit set up to deliver a remediation project for over 1 million customers within an FCA regulated environment.
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Spirit Pub Company
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Burton Upon Trent
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HR Consultant
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
HR Lead for design and trial of a franchising model; Client HR Consultant on project to successfully transfer foodservice suppliers. HR Lead for design and trial of a franchising model; Client HR Consultant on project to successfully transfer foodservice suppliers.
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Punch Pubs & Co
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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HR Consultant
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2011
Managing & coordinating business disposals and acquisitions from an HR perspective. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of TUPE Regulations. Managing & coordinating business disposals and acquisitions from an HR perspective. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of TUPE Regulations.
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Spirit Group Ltd
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Burton Upon Trent
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HR Consultant
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Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
HR Project Lead responsible for the design and implementation of multi-faceted project to deliver harmonised terms and conditions of employment across multi-site retail operation. HR Project Lead responsible for the design and implementation of multi-faceted project to deliver harmonised terms and conditions of employment across multi-site retail operation.
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Georgica Plc
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Regional
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Personnel & Training Manager
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Mar 1999 - May 2004
Field based Human Resources professional in a generalist role covering a region from Aberdeen to Peterborough working with 6 Regional Managers, 89 unit managers and teams, reporting to HR Director and managing team of Training Officers. Field based Human Resources professional in a generalist role covering a region from Aberdeen to Peterborough working with 6 Regional Managers, 89 unit managers and teams, reporting to HR Director and managing team of Training Officers.
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Scottish and Newcastle
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager / Deputy Manager
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1992 - 1997
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Education
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2001 - 2003
Sheffield Hallam University
Post Grad, Human Resource Management -
1986 - 1989
Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) -
Forest School, London
High School
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