Kat Reid
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Craig McArdell
I had the pleasure of working with Kat at ICS.AI where she served as the head of HR department. During her time there, Kat transformed the entire HR department, from streamlining processes and revamping KPIs, to completely redoing our contracts that were previously incorrect. In addition to leading the HR department, Kat was also responsible for heading up the talent team at ICS.AI. She was committed to providing training and support to ensure we onboarded the right people and had a seamless process in place that left a positive impression on our new hires, from the offer stage right through to receiving their equipment. One of the things I admired most about Kat was her ability to plan our company events, which were always a great success. She ensured we had a fantastic venue, kept everyone updated on time during presentations, and made sure everyone had fun in the process. I highly recommend Kat and her company, Truly Reliable HR, to any organization looking for HR support, regardless of their size. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporate entity, Kat has the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you with everything from basic HR processes to complex challenges.
Stephen Henshaw
Can't recommend Kat highly enough. It became apparent pretty soon after speaking with her that we didn't need to speak to anybody else - very quickly made a huge impact on the business. Really knows her stuff, and on top of that is an absolute delight to work with.
Tom B.
I would highly recommend Kat and Thorman Reid. Kat has been absolutely integral to enable me to get DigiSource off the ground - and she will continue to be a crucial partner to the company.
Craig McArdell
I had the pleasure of working with Kat at ICS.AI where she served as the head of HR department. During her time there, Kat transformed the entire HR department, from streamlining processes and revamping KPIs, to completely redoing our contracts that were previously incorrect. In addition to leading the HR department, Kat was also responsible for heading up the talent team at ICS.AI. She was committed to providing training and support to ensure we onboarded the right people and had a seamless process in place that left a positive impression on our new hires, from the offer stage right through to receiving their equipment. One of the things I admired most about Kat was her ability to plan our company events, which were always a great success. She ensured we had a fantastic venue, kept everyone updated on time during presentations, and made sure everyone had fun in the process. I highly recommend Kat and her company, Truly Reliable HR, to any organization looking for HR support, regardless of their size. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporate entity, Kat has the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you with everything from basic HR processes to complex challenges.
Stephen Henshaw
Can't recommend Kat highly enough. It became apparent pretty soon after speaking with her that we didn't need to speak to anybody else - very quickly made a huge impact on the business. Really knows her stuff, and on top of that is an absolute delight to work with.
Tom B.
I would highly recommend Kat and Thorman Reid. Kat has been absolutely integral to enable me to get DigiSource off the ground - and she will continue to be a crucial partner to the company.
Craig McArdell
I had the pleasure of working with Kat at ICS.AI where she served as the head of HR department. During her time there, Kat transformed the entire HR department, from streamlining processes and revamping KPIs, to completely redoing our contracts that were previously incorrect. In addition to leading the HR department, Kat was also responsible for heading up the talent team at ICS.AI. She was committed to providing training and support to ensure we onboarded the right people and had a seamless process in place that left a positive impression on our new hires, from the offer stage right through to receiving their equipment. One of the things I admired most about Kat was her ability to plan our company events, which were always a great success. She ensured we had a fantastic venue, kept everyone updated on time during presentations, and made sure everyone had fun in the process. I highly recommend Kat and her company, Truly Reliable HR, to any organization looking for HR support, regardless of their size. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporate entity, Kat has the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you with everything from basic HR processes to complex challenges.
Stephen Henshaw
Can't recommend Kat highly enough. It became apparent pretty soon after speaking with her that we didn't need to speak to anybody else - very quickly made a huge impact on the business. Really knows her stuff, and on top of that is an absolute delight to work with.
Tom B.
I would highly recommend Kat and Thorman Reid. Kat has been absolutely integral to enable me to get DigiSource off the ground - and she will continue to be a crucial partner to the company.
Craig McArdell
I had the pleasure of working with Kat at ICS.AI where she served as the head of HR department. During her time there, Kat transformed the entire HR department, from streamlining processes and revamping KPIs, to completely redoing our contracts that were previously incorrect. In addition to leading the HR department, Kat was also responsible for heading up the talent team at ICS.AI. She was committed to providing training and support to ensure we onboarded the right people and had a seamless process in place that left a positive impression on our new hires, from the offer stage right through to receiving their equipment. One of the things I admired most about Kat was her ability to plan our company events, which were always a great success. She ensured we had a fantastic venue, kept everyone updated on time during presentations, and made sure everyone had fun in the process. I highly recommend Kat and her company, Truly Reliable HR, to any organization looking for HR support, regardless of their size. Whether you're a small start-up or a large corporate entity, Kat has the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you with everything from basic HR processes to complex challenges.
Stephen Henshaw
Can't recommend Kat highly enough. It became apparent pretty soon after speaking with her that we didn't need to speak to anybody else - very quickly made a huge impact on the business. Really knows her stuff, and on top of that is an absolute delight to work with.
Tom B.
I would highly recommend Kat and Thorman Reid. Kat has been absolutely integral to enable me to get DigiSource off the ground - and she will continue to be a crucial partner to the company.
Credentials
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Business and Management - Level 7
CPD CoursesJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Facilitation Skills
LearnPacJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Train The Trainer
LearnPacJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Truly Reliable HR
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Aug 2020 - Present
Imagine having an HR team your people really, really liked and trusted? Imagine being able to save thousands of pounds every year avoiding silly mistakes? Imagine being more profitable and having happier people? Imagine not, chat to me instead. I provide HR services for small businesses. No aggressively long contracts. I hate getting stuck in those, so don't put you in them. No "advice only" service. You could Google that. I get my hands mucky for… Show more Imagine having an HR team your people really, really liked and trusted? Imagine being able to save thousands of pounds every year avoiding silly mistakes? Imagine being more profitable and having happier people? Imagine not, chat to me instead. I provide HR services for small businesses. No aggressively long contracts. I hate getting stuck in those, so don't put you in them. No "advice only" service. You could Google that. I get my hands mucky for you. No BS. You'll get the honest truth from me, and I'm here to serve your business. Just solid, reliable service you can fact-check from my real-life customers. COMPANIES I WORK WITH 1) ICS.AI Ltd 2) Boombae/The Laser Club 3) Thrive Marketing Communications 4) Energize Recruitment Solutions 5) The Inside Story Ltd 6) George Northwood ... and many more. DM me for more info! Show less Imagine having an HR team your people really, really liked and trusted? Imagine being able to save thousands of pounds every year avoiding silly mistakes? Imagine being more profitable and having happier people? Imagine not, chat to me instead. I provide HR services for small businesses. No aggressively long contracts. I hate getting stuck in those, so don't put you in them. No "advice only" service. You could Google that. I get my hands mucky for… Show more Imagine having an HR team your people really, really liked and trusted? Imagine being able to save thousands of pounds every year avoiding silly mistakes? Imagine being more profitable and having happier people? Imagine not, chat to me instead. I provide HR services for small businesses. No aggressively long contracts. I hate getting stuck in those, so don't put you in them. No "advice only" service. You could Google that. I get my hands mucky for you. No BS. You'll get the honest truth from me, and I'm here to serve your business. Just solid, reliable service you can fact-check from my real-life customers. COMPANIES I WORK WITH 1) ICS.AI Ltd 2) Boombae/The Laser Club 3) Thrive Marketing Communications 4) Energize Recruitment Solutions 5) The Inside Story Ltd 6) George Northwood ... and many more. DM me for more info! Show less
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Fractory
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Engineer/HR/Recruitment
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Cloud-based manufacturing start up. Lead a small sales team, and delivered all UK HR initiatives. Saved £40,000 on recruitment in 5 months. Increased first AOV by average 35%. Trained new team members on how to sell the service. Cloud-based manufacturing start up. Lead a small sales team, and delivered all UK HR initiatives. Saved £40,000 on recruitment in 5 months. Increased first AOV by average 35%. Trained new team members on how to sell the service.
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SRG
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recruitment Partner
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2019
Internal Recruitment Specialist for SRG, part of the Impellam Group. Operated on a global scale. Saved over £220,000 in recruitment spend- not including MY costs or the cost of the revamped referral scheme. Internal Recruitment Specialist for SRG, part of the Impellam Group. Operated on a global scale. Saved over £220,000 in recruitment spend- not including MY costs or the cost of the revamped referral scheme.
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Various Companies
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Recruitment Manager
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Worked as a contractor pre-IR35 for x2 small Manchester businesses. Focused on recruitment and HR. Achieved all objectives in these roles. Worked as a contractor pre-IR35 for x2 small Manchester businesses. Focused on recruitment and HR. Achieved all objectives in these roles.
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Bureau Veritas Group
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France
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Resourcing Business Partner
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Recruitment Business Partner for IVS division, UK and Ireland. Reduced agency reliance from 80% to 32% in 4 months, maintained this. Saved over £197,000 in recruitment spend Reduced T2H by 29% In 18 months, hired over 300 engineers and technical support staff. Recruitment Business Partner for IVS division, UK and Ireland. Reduced agency reliance from 80% to 32% in 4 months, maintained this. Saved over £197,000 in recruitment spend Reduced T2H by 29% In 18 months, hired over 300 engineers and technical support staff.
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Malvern Panalytical Pharmaceuticals
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Recruitment Manager
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Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Internal Recruitment Manager for Life Sciences company. Later picked up HR into my duties. Saved in excess of £130,000 first year in agency fees, with NO approved spend Created recruitment process and policy for the group and delivered effective interview and recruitment legislation training to managers across the major sites. Delivered training to all levels of staff, from deputy section head/senior analyst in the labs to the divisional directors Implemented Refer a Friend… Show more Internal Recruitment Manager for Life Sciences company. Later picked up HR into my duties. Saved in excess of £130,000 first year in agency fees, with NO approved spend Created recruitment process and policy for the group and delivered effective interview and recruitment legislation training to managers across the major sites. Delivered training to all levels of staff, from deputy section head/senior analyst in the labs to the divisional directors Implemented Refer a Friend scheme Encouraged strategic hiring, reducing attrition- in one laboratory, reduced attrition from 125% to 37% in one year by balancing skill levels Built competency frameworks with the technical lead. Show less Internal Recruitment Manager for Life Sciences company. Later picked up HR into my duties. Saved in excess of £130,000 first year in agency fees, with NO approved spend Created recruitment process and policy for the group and delivered effective interview and recruitment legislation training to managers across the major sites. Delivered training to all levels of staff, from deputy section head/senior analyst in the labs to the divisional directors Implemented Refer a Friend… Show more Internal Recruitment Manager for Life Sciences company. Later picked up HR into my duties. Saved in excess of £130,000 first year in agency fees, with NO approved spend Created recruitment process and policy for the group and delivered effective interview and recruitment legislation training to managers across the major sites. Delivered training to all levels of staff, from deputy section head/senior analyst in the labs to the divisional directors Implemented Refer a Friend scheme Encouraged strategic hiring, reducing attrition- in one laboratory, reduced attrition from 125% to 37% in one year by balancing skill levels Built competency frameworks with the technical lead. Show less
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Wood
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United Kingdom
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Resourcing Analyst
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Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
The Future Growth team provided forward planning and research services to the wider business, from operational recruiting teams through to operations, sales and tendering. Supported projects worth c. $5m ARR Provided manpower research that helped price 7 bids more accurately Provided operational recruitment support Trouble-shooting of the ATS system The Future Growth team provided forward planning and research services to the wider business, from operational recruiting teams through to operations, sales and tendering. Supported projects worth c. $5m ARR Provided manpower research that helped price 7 bids more accurately Provided operational recruitment support Trouble-shooting of the ATS system
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Sparrows Group
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recruitment Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
Short-term contract whilst my role at Wood got approved. Reduced UK onshore vacancies from 90 to 38 in 4 months Attained 55% of these hires directly Saved over £150,000 on these hires Short-term contract whilst my role at Wood got approved. Reduced UK onshore vacancies from 90 to 38 in 4 months Attained 55% of these hires directly Saved over £150,000 on these hires
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Hudson Global
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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May 2012 - Sep 2013
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New Look
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Advisor
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Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
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Education
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The University of Stirling
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons, English Studies -
Westhill Academy