Experience

Innovate Foods Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Advisor

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Offer guidance to managers and staff on matters pertaining to HR, encompassing policies, procedures, terms of employment, training and development, employee behaviour, and health and safety, all aligned with prevailing employment laws. Using a variety of sources to gather data and statistics, analyse and generate concise and precise reports focusing on topics such as recruitment, turnover, headcount, absences, and other relevant HR-related reports.Play vital role in case management, conducting thorough fact-finding investigations, providing managers support during hearings, and dispensing counsel on disciplinary and grievance protocols. Successfully lead and promote the pro-active tackling of employee absenteeism, encompassing vigilant monitoring, ongoing tracking, and providing comprehensive support to managers throughout absence review meetings and produce robust outcome letters following review meetings.Manage a varied range of cases involving long-term absences, maintaining consistent communication with employees during absence, conducting absence reviews, coordinating with occupational health professionals, and offering support during employees' reintegration into the workplace. Prepare, and submit accurate weekly and monthly payroll data to the external payroll service provider. Conduct meticulous audits of both weekly and monthly payroll, promptly addressing any discrepancies encountered. Offer support in the recruitment and selection process, encompassing tasks such as posting job openings, conducting preliminary CV screening before presenting them to managers, issuing interview invitations to candidates, and providing managers with support at interview stage.Compile documentation pertaining to employment matters, including promotions, job transitions, and compensation adjustments, ensuring meticulous upkeep of accurate records.Maintain up-to-date HR records, capturing the entire employee lifecycle. Show less

• People Advisor

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Fife Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Years Practitioner

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2022



Babcock International Group

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Advisor

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2018

  Serve as the primary contact for inquiries related to HR matters from both managers and employees. Undertake thorough investigations into allegations concerning employee conduct, including prohibited actions. Prepare comprehensive reports outlining recommended courses of action, based on evidence collected during the investigation. Display proactive management of disciplinary and grievance cases, offering valuable assistance to managers during hearings. Take charge of processing all updates linked to payroll. Address any payroll queries that arise and collaborate with external payroll partners to ensure accuracy before final submission. Skillfully oversee cases of ill health absence, providing adept guidance and support to managers, coordinating with Occupational Health professionals, participating in case review meetings, and conducting home visits with employees when necessary. Furnish guidance and counsel to Managers on matters of performance management, ensuring systematic and effective evaluations of performance in accordance with HR policies and protocols. Identifying underlying causes of subpar performance and recommending corrective action plans. Efficiently manage agency recruitment requisites, functioning as the main point of contact for queries from both recruitment agencies and managers alike. Manage leaver process, acknowledging resignations through written communication, conducting comprehensive exit interviews to ascertain reason for leaving. After review and analysis of exit interview paperwork offer valuable insights and recommendations to the HR Director on reasons for leaving and what adjustments could be made to prevent further departures.Deliver comprehensive HR induction procedures for all new employees, ensuring that essential information is provided to facilitate a smooth integration into their roles within the company. Provide integral support to the HR Director during the closure of a business unit. Show less

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

  New Employee Onboarding – Responsible for the preparation and processing of all essential paperwork for new hires, including the formulation of offer letters, employment terms and conditions, security documentation, and other pertinent HR forms.Payroll Management – Responsible for the timely processing of monthly updates and the prompt communication of changes to the payroll department. Collaborate with employees to address a spectrum of payroll inquiries, coordinating with an external payroll bureau as needed.Training Coordination – Facilitate the scheduling of company-wide training needs and diligently track associated costs, ensuring strict adherence to the training budget.Agency Workforce Support – Provide valuable assistance in the recruitment of agency personnel. Manage security-related documentation, oversee IT requisitions, and establish seamless communication with hiring managers to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.Additional Responsibilities – Generate monthly HR reports containing valuable data insights. Uphold the integrity of employee records by ensuring meticulous updates and maintenance, thereby preserving system accuracy. Oversee the timely execution of probationary reviews by managers and handle diverse transactional tasks, including the processing of special paid leave applications and various other daily operational functions. Show less