Philippa Barnes

Portfolio People Director at People Puzzles
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Horsham, England, United Kingdom, UK
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Jeff Fox

Philippa Barnes is the consummate professional and SME in all areas of Human Capital/Human Resources. Well connected, resourceful, and results oriented, Philippa Barnes is the

John Jeffcock

Pre credit crunch we went through a restructure with Philippa as our guiding HR expert. She was brilliant and the process went through without a hiccup. Subsequently she has been a great advisor for when we have had the inevitable difficult HR issue to manage.

Jonathan Bruce

As a practical HR practitioner, Philipa also sees the big picture and is commercially astute. With high energy Philippa looks to deliver practical change to engage people and importantly add value. I would recommend Philippa to any SME looking at business growth plans or change initiatives, that need to optimise people.

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Experience

  • People Puzzles
    • United Kingdom
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Portfolio People Director
      • Jun 2022 - Present
  • i to us
    • United Kingdom
    • Human Resources Services
    • CEO & Founder
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Blessed with 25+ years HR experience in UK & Global HR Director & Board Director roles, including, latterly CEO of £80 million t/over global recruitment business. Set up i to us ltd in 2021 (lifelong ambition) following a revisit of “what’s important in life” following the impact of CoVid. Key driver: to help other businesses with their people challenges, opportunities & needs and to help individuals on a 121 basis with their career/life/mental health challenges Committed to: providing expert, commercial, practical, flexible HR business solutions for SME clients and helping & supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing, via business and life coaching. Committed to also achieving the absolute best results possible for clients, whether those clients are businesses or individuals. All services are tailored to client needs to ensure commercial results and value add. Ultimate Aim: to improve personal fulfilment and business performance. Experience : +25 years as an HR Director and a Global HR/Main Board Director across many industries including Banking, Professional Services and Recruitment. Global HR Director and latterly CEO, of £80m turnover global recruitment business, with +600 contractors as well as employees. Strong, commercial HR, legal and compliance experience as well as Leadership experience. Completely understand and appreciate the challenges that many businesses face including the often difficult decisions that those at Board and Leadership level have to make. I am well practised, extremely capable and commercial and provide fast and effective solutions and strategies to assist the business in where it wants to go. I have a positive, practical, empathetic and “no nonsense” approach and believe firmly in the importance of a strong and transparent Vision & Culture, as from that people engagement, performance and ultimately business success, flows. I’m a firm advocate in 121 coaching as a development tool. Show less

  • Petroplan
    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • CEO & Main Board Director
      • Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

      Governed the organisation – approved and guided Petroplan's Strategy, policies and objectives as recommended by the Executive Leadership Team, to underpin Petroplan's long term sustainability- Accountable to the Shareholders for delivery of shareholder value- Main Board Director- Member of Remuneration Committee- Member of Executive Leadership teamResponsible for :-Strategy & Leadership• Creation of Corporate Vision, Strategy, Culture, Governance, Branding• Strategy Execution – Markets, Revenue & Profit growth, Client diversification, Business Planning, Budgeting, Client Development, Sales strategy & delivery, Client Retention, Resource planning, Communication, Sales & Operational efficiency • Leadership Development• Talent Attraction & RetentionOperations, Risk Management & Compliance • Operational efficiency and productivity• Global Compliance – risk management, organisational structure, associated global compliance requirements, health & safety• ISO accreditationPeople • Promotion of employee engagement • High performance & productivity culture• Learning & development culture• Lead & oversee delivery of Group HR & Talent strategy, business plan, & budget• Ensure HR & LD frameworks are in place to support growth of individual• Stakeholder and Shareholder management• Coaching & Skills Development Show less

    • Director of People & Client Experience
      • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

      Company Director , committed to attracting, developing & engaging our own talent andproviding dedicated teams to maximise the experience of real business partnership for our key clients, as we focus on finding the best commercial solutions for each of them.

    • Global HR Director
      • Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

      Philippa is an energetic and engaging HR specialist whose ability to impact at the highest level has been a great asset to Petroplan since she started working with the company in August 2012. In January 2014, she was invited to join the Board of Petroplan to assist further in Petroplan's global development plans.Attracting the best people, who are as passionate about the oil and gas sector and about delivering strong results to our clients and candidates as we are, is vital. With that in mind Philippa is always keen to talk to people who may have strong skills to bring to our global team. Show less

    • Global HR Lead
      • Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

      Philippa’s approach is always based on a clear understanding of the big picture, which ensures her HR strategy seamlessly integrates with other departmental objectives and delivers the best results.Petroplan has ambitious global development plans. Ensuring we attract the best people who are as passionate about oil, gas and energy recruitment as we are, is vital. Philippa’s 20 years of HR experience and ability to form strong relationships underpins the growth of our talented team throughout the world. Show less

  • PIP HR
    • United Kingdom
    • Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    • Independent HR Consultant
      • Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
  • asb law
    • Australia
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of HR & Development
      • 2000 - Jun 2012

      Responsible for creation and implemetation of strategic people programme/HR strategy together with ensuring delivery of all operational sides of HR to the business. Member of Management Team. Ad hoc attendance at Board level as and when required Instrumental in Firm achieving Best Companies accreditation Significant experience in complex dispute resolution and restructuring. Responsible for creation and implemetation of strategic people programme/HR strategy together with ensuring delivery of all operational sides of HR to the business. Member of Management Team. Ad hoc attendance at Board level as and when required Instrumental in Firm achieving Best Companies accreditation Significant experience in complex dispute resolution and restructuring.

  • Penningtons Manches LLP
    • United Kingdom
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Director
      • 1996 - 2000
  • Cushman & Wakefield Healey & Baker
    • Netherlands
    • Real Estate
    • HR & Development Officer
      • 1993 - 1996

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