Experience

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Royal Society of Chemistry

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Leading the generalist HR Business Partner and Reward & Payroll team to deliver comprehensive HR, performance and reward support through effective practices and initiatives that contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation.Leading the accurate and efficient operation of the UK and International payrolls via third party suppliers and overseeing the annual pay review process.Ensuring the provision of strong employee relations advice, guidance, policy and practice, facilitating pragmatic interpretation of the law and utilising best practice to resolve issues effectively.Leading the development of reward initiatives and practices that meet the strategic objectives of the organisation and contribute to attracting and retaining key employees. Show less

• HR Director, Interim

  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  Leading the best HR team, a team of 20+ specialists and experts across all areas of HR. Member of Leadership team, reporting to CEO and engaging with Board of Trustees, representing all things People.Enabling operational people plan, supporting and leading team through numerous crisis; creative planning for organisational response to CoL crisis; data lead approach.

• HR Manager - Performance and Capability

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2022

  Pretty much the same job as below, minus payroll, reward and recruitment plus training and development and international.

• HR Manager - Performance and Reward

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2019

  Managing multiple teams within the HR department, including generalist HR business partners and reward professionals to deliver comprehensive HR, performance and reward support through effective practices and initiatives that contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation. Temporarily managing the recruitment team and provision of support across international offices.Leading the accurate and efficient operation of the UK and International payrolls via third party suppliers and overseeing the annual pay review process.Ensuring the provision of strong employee relations advice, guidance, policy and practice, facilitating pragmatic interpretation of the law and utilising best practice to resolve issues effectively.Leading the development of reward initiatives and practices that meet the strategic objectives of the organisation and contribute to attracting and retaining key employees. Show less

• HR Business Partner

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2015

  Supporting Directors and managers across specified business functions, including Finance, IT, Membership and Science. Providing day to day and strategic advice on ER issues, performance management, training and development and recruitment.I've had the opportunity to work in some cross-functional teams on some fantastic projects related to employee engagement, which is a strong interest of mine. This has included updating the organisation's PDR process and leading on the annual employee engagement survey, as well as leading on employee wellbeing initiatives and a new recognition scheme.I also oversee the RSC graduate scheme, a fantastic 18 month rotational scheme that gives graduates exposure to departments across the RSC. This was an additional responsibility taken on alongside my day to day role.I really enjoy my role as it's enabled me to develop project management skills, as well as allowing me to gain experience in implementing change by creating new policies and procedures and leading on some great projects. I've worked on everything from acquisitions to designing effective training workshops to build manager capability. Show less



Anglian Water Services

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Case Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  A regional role supporting senior managers and their direct reports in providing a consistent HR service across a multi sited, unionised organisation, across a number of business functions. Responsibilities included management of high volume ER issues; performance management; absence management - short and long term; coaching; reporting; employee monitoring; training and development, restructuring support, TUPE and recruitment at all levels. As an HR Professional this role gave me a great opportunity to develop myself and my skills across a complex and challenging environment. Show less

• HR Coordinator

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

  Advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, including disciplinary, capability and grievance.

• Performance Team Administrator

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2009

  PA support to the Head of Performance and Development, involving diary management, project support and event coordination.