Experience

CMP Products

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Advisor

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Responsible for providing HR operational support through responsive and quality HR advice in line with company policy and to identify areas for improvement within the HR process and make appropriate recommendations as well as supporting in the numerous ongoing HR projects and initiatives. Key duties include: • Support in the development of job descriptions and person specification for new and existing roles to ensure job function and accountabilities are accurately recorded • Support the recruitment process through the development of job adverts, sourcing, shortlisting, scheduling and attending interviews and providing timely feedback to candidates • Liaise with recruitment agencies where external support is required • Ensure effective implementation of employee induction and orientation plans, ensuring subsequent follow up • Provide support to line managers with employee relations matters, including absence management, grievances, disciplinary and performance issues in line with company polices and procedures • Conduct exit interviews taking appropriate action as required where areas of concern are highlighted • In conjunction with the HR Manager facilitate the performance management cycle, including probation and appraisals • Support the HR Manager in the formulation and delivery of the HR Strategy • Generate HR dashboards in line with key HR KPIs • Work with the Learning and Development team to ensure successful delivery of the agreed training plan to guarantee budgeted training is effectively utilised • Liaise with the union with direction from the HR Manager on all matters including pay negotiations and IR issues • Support in the formulation and delivery of HR related training programmes on site • General administrative duties to support all HR activities ensuring all appropriate paperwork is forwarded to the group HR function



Calvetron Brands

• HR Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

  Work closely with the HR Services team to ensure that all calls are answered and responded to within agreed response times • In line with the escalation process manage disciplinary and appeals, providing support in the field when required. • Pro-active management and resolution of grievances, providing mediation and other informal solutions where possible • Monitoring short and long term absence, with the aim of controlling absence by providing support and coaching • Ensure effective redundancy processes are managed in a timely and professional manner • Effectively communicate changes to employment legislation and highlighting key actions as an output, including changes to current policies and procedures • Develop and implement country specific HR policies and procedures, working in conjunction with the HR Services team to ensure these are effectively communicated and utilized • Work closely with Regional Managers and Retail Managers to proactively support all people related matters • Coach and mentor Regional Managers and Retail Managers in all people management related matters to achieve the best outcome * Recruitment within Head Office



Style Group Brands Brands

• HR Advisor for Retail North, Ireland North, ROI and Canada

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Work closely with the HR Services team to ensure that all calls are answered and responded to within agreed response times • In line with the escalation process manage disciplinary and appeals, providing support in the field when required. • Pro-active management and resolution of grievances, providing mediation and other informal solutions where possible • Monitoring short and long term absence, with the aim of controlling absence by providing support and coaching • Ensure effective redundancy processes are managed in a timely and professional manner • Effectively communicate changes to employment legislation and highlighting key actions as an output, including changes to current policies and procedures • Develop and implement country specific HR policies and procedures, working in conjunction with the HR Services team to ensure these are effectively communicated and utilized • Work closely with Regional Managers and Retail Managers to proactively support all people related matters • Coach and mentor Regional Managers and Retail Managers in all people management related matters to achieve the best outcome * Recruitment within Head Office



Greggs

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment manager

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

  Head of Recruitment for the North East of England, working closely with Area Managers and Retail Managers in relation to the recruitment needs of 250+ stores. Worked on succession planning throughout the North East of England.

• Personnel Supervisor

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for the running of the Personnel Department. Overseeing all aspects of Human Resources.