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Karen Glendinning is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, and human resources management. With 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, she has developed a strong background in HSEQ, training, and employee relations. She has worked in various roles, including recruitment consultant, branch manager, and HR manager, and has a strong network of contacts in the industry.

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • HSEQ & Training Coordinator
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

    • HSEQ & Training Administrator
      • Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

      Effectively and efficiently assist and administer the HSEQ system development, training and competencies of the organisation’s field staff technicians.Comply with HSEQ requirements as described in the HSEQ Manual, Procedures, staff handbook, and as specified by customer HSEQ requirements.Administer and update the company HSEQ system documents.Assist the Technical Manager in the day to day administrative running of the in house Training School.Assist the Operations Support team in the maintenance of field staff competency assessments and recording.An assortment of other admin related duties relating to the development & management of the HSEQ and Training systems.Responsible for collating required information for Senior Management at regular HSEQ meetings and for the HSEQ Report/Annual Review.

    • Logistics Scheduler / Care Coordinator
      • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
      • Abedeen

      Receive home care requests from ACC and private individuals.Attending initial meeting at clients’ home to discuss care requirements.Produce care plan and risk assessment based on information from ACC and initial visit.Produce written agreement for client signature.Set reminders for 28 day and 6 monthly review meetings.Allocate carers to support client visits.Source, interview and select care workers.Book training for new workers and refresher training for existing workers.Enter new client and new worker information into Tagtronics database.On call support for out of hour emergency calls and personally provide ad hoc care and support to client in their homes, due to emergency, absence and annual leave of allocated carer.Provide support and advise to carers.Maintain communication with client families, keeping them informed of changes/events reported by carers.Arrange visits by District Nurse and GP as required.Order repeat prescription and personal care supplies.Produce client and worker files in line with requirements of Care Inspectorate.Produce weekly carer rotas using Tagtronics database and send rotas to carers and clients.

  • Apave Inspection UK Ltd
    • Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    • Branch Manager (incl Finance and HR)/Logistics & Projects Coordinator
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2015
      • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

      Joined the company in 2012 alongside newly appointed General Manager to set up UK branch of this worldwide company. Provide active coordination and project management of UK and international on/offshore projects. Compiling rotas, processing client requests for ad hoc personnel, recruitment and selection ensuring competence and certification and timely dispatched to the different projects, premobilisation briefings, personnel check-ins and equipment mobilisation. Ensuring the process remains compliant to the company and relevant legislation.Assist with the preparation, issue and control of Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions/Safe Working Practice, LLC contracts and other documentation. Billing of completed and ongoing UK and International projects.Attending Monthly Client Meetings.Compile and maintain databases for Training, Offshore Certification, Equipment Certification, LLC Contracts and Staff HR.Compile and maintain database of on/offshore equipment recording location, hire duration, calibration expiry. Requesting return of expiring equipment from on/offshore site and shipping replacement. Arranging recalibration of equipment with local suppliers.Administration and minute taking of meetings.To compile and maintain a database of Safety Data Sheets for materials used on and offshore.Recording of accidents and near-misses.Assist with LRQA Audit preparation and present at LRQA audit meetings. Responsible for 1 x Accounts/Office AdministratorResponsible for 1 x Storeman, ensuring timely despatch of equipment requests to various UK and International locations at client request, maintaining stock levels of equipment and consumables. Shipping of equipment and consumables in UK and overseas.HR focal point for on and offshore personnel.

    • Recruiter for Survey Dept (Temporary Position)
      • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
      • Bridge of Don

      Recruiter for Senior Survey Engineers, Survey Engineers, Online Surveyors, Reports Coordinators, LBL Engineers & Data Processors, using EIVA software.Proactively advertise and seek temporary / permanent staff to add to the temporary / permanent pool. Manage the recruitment for offshore (and onshore) Survey roles.Ensure the authorisation process for employing temporary / permanent staff is adhered to. Attend interviews as required. Ensure Line Managers are informed on a regular basis on the recruitment process of temporary / permanent staff. Liaise with payroll to ensure the proper payment of personnel. Generate / format all Work Orders for all onshore and offshore contractors / temporary personnel. Advise personnel on their individual terms and conditions of employment. Undertake work as delegated by the Recruitment, Compensation and Visa Officer and / or Human Resources Supervisor. Carry out all administrative duties in relation to the recruitment process for temporary / permanent staff. Attend recruitment fairs, assist in the organisation process and liaise with universities, schools and colleges regarding work experience placements. Write and place job advertisements and job requirements for recruitment agencies. Maintain and manage relationships with recruitment consultancies / agencies. Screen CVs, undertake competency based interviews and manage feedback. Conduct all activities in accordance with the Company’s Integrated Management System.Reference available on request.

  • Rose Recruitment Ltd
    • City Centre, Aberdeen
    • Branch Manager
      • Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
      • City Centre, Aberdeen

      Using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companies.Visiting clients to build and develop relationships.Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment.Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media, for example newspapers, websites, magazines.Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers.Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy.Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client.Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client.Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question.Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants.Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client.Informing candidates about the results of their interviews.Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates.

  • Rigman Offshore (UK) Ltd
    • Aberdeen City Centre
    • Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Contract)
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
      • Aberdeen City Centre

      Working within a small team of recruiters, receiving, processing, sourcing and supplying offshore drilling personnel in line with client requests and specifications. Working to tight deadlines in competition with other agencies to win business. Organising travel and accommodation within budget restraints and timescales. Ensuring essential certification and qualifications are up to date and recording same using various spreadsheets, also maintaining an accurate paper trail as back up. Experienced using Vantage System to check validation of certification. Process incoming applications - responding to same and entering candidate details into RDB Database. Produce starter packs for placed candidates, preparing and distributing contracts. Maintaining database to ensure that applicant files are current and up to date, ensuring all correspondence and conversations are recorded on file for future reference. On pass incoming timesheets to payroll and dealing with any queries as requested. Ordering PPE. Recording using excel spreadsheet - Accommodation, PPE, Training and Travel costs to be deducted from payroll or re-charged to client. Receiving and processing incoming assignment feedback forms.Reference available on request.

    • Senior Consultant
      • Jun 2003 - Aug 2010

      Director and Senior Recruiter for agency providing office support solutions on a temporary, contract and permanent basis to small and medium sized business in the Aberdeen area.

  • Hampton Associates Ltd
    • Aberdeen City Centre
    • Office / Accounts Administrator (Maternity Cover)
      • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003
      • Aberdeen City Centre

      Responsible for processing of monthly accounts and payroll using Sage Software and office administration.Reference available on request.

    • Office / HR / Accounts Manager
      • Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
      • Aberdeen

      Responsible for processing of monthly accounts and payroll using Sage Software and office administration.

    • Office / HR / Accounts Administrator
      • 1983 - 1998
      • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

      Responsible for all office administration and processing of monthly accounts using Sage Accounts and Payroll Software. Reporting directly to 2 Directors and Financial Controller.Company ceased trading in 1999.

Education

  • 1986 - 1988
    Aberdeen College
    HNC, Business Law
  • 1986 - 1988
    Aberdeen College
    HNC – Preparation & Analysis of Final Accounts
  • 1976 - 1981
    Kincorth Academy
    O Grade

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