Experience

My HR Hub

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Supporting charities, small, medium, and fast-growth companies in all sectors, My HR Hub offers a wide range of bespoke ‘pick and mix’ HR products and services. Our offerings cover the whole HR lifecycle - including HR infrastructure, recruitment, rewards, training, engagement / brand building and more. We support clients on retained, hourly, ad-hoc or interim contracts – it’s their choice. A full testimonial pack is available, detailing how we support our clients and the ROI we have achieved for them. Visit myhrhub.co.uk for more information. Show less



Speedo International

• Textile Manufacturing

• People Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  Leading a small team, my role is to drive the People strategy to standards of excellence through the key principles of best in class People Processes. My role is to lead across all operational aspects of the HR team and support the Global Senior Leadership Group in a generalist capacity with particular emphasis on recruitment, reward, employee relations, org development, Learning & Development and international projects. Leading a small team, my role is to drive the People strategy to standards of excellence through the key principles of best in class People Processes. My role is to lead across all operational aspects of the HR team and support the Global Senior Leadership Group in a generalist capacity with particular emphasis on recruitment, reward, employee relations, org development, Learning & Development and international projects.



Romax Technology

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group HR Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  Romax is an International SME, over 200 employees in 10 locational (Asia, US, Europe) specializing in software development solutions for the Renewable Energy and Automotive Markets. Reporting to the COO, and working as part of the Executive Management team, I had full responsibility for HR strategically across the International businesses and operationally in the UK. Managing a team of 2 (HR and H&S), and dotted line management for overseas HR. As the key HR decision maker, I rolled out a 2 year HR plan to introduce, embed and evaluate appropriate HR activity across this diverse, complex and company . Over 20 years of ER 'history' but with start up growth characteristics, the aim was to 'commercialise and professionalise' the company and get them 'fit for purpose' by providing the right tools for future growth. This included the operational environment, systems, people, compliance, due diligence, culture and alignment of vision. In less than 2 years, in adverse circumstances, I created, embedded and engaged a solid foundation and framework to grow the future HR requirements and introduced a broad range of HR Generalists activities across Attraction/Resourcing, L&D, C&B, Immigration/Global Mobility/ER/HR Systems and Organisational Development. Show less



Monumental Games

• United Kingdom
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

  Reporting to the COO and working as part of the Senior Leadership team, my brief was to create, implement and mature the Organisational development for this rapidly growing start-up (Headcount 25 to 125 in 9 months). I had full HR responsibility across 3 sites, Nottingham, Manchester and India, headcount increase from 25 staff to 120 staff in 9 months. Reporting to the COO and working as part of the Senior Leadership team, my brief was to create, implement and mature the Organisational development for this rapidly growing start-up (Headcount 25 to 125 in 9 months). I had full HR responsibility across 3 sites, Nottingham, Manchester and India, headcount increase from 25 staff to 120 staff in 9 months.



Convergys

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compensation and Benefits Analyst - interim project role

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  The position involved project managing the creation of an on-line employment manual (for 33 countries in 78 different legal entities in 15 languages), re-organisation of the HR offering in a newly restructured HR ‘Centre of Excellence’ Call Centre in Spain and Hungary as well as managing reporting, training. method and procedure creation for the HR Call Centres. The position involved project managing the creation of an on-line employment manual (for 33 countries in 78 different legal entities in 15 languages), re-organisation of the HR offering in a newly restructured HR ‘Centre of Excellence’ Call Centre in Spain and Hungary as well as managing reporting, training. method and procedure creation for the HR Call Centres.



Games Workshop

• United States
• Manufacturing

• HR Manager/HR Project Manager

  • Apr 1997 - Jan 2008

  Working in mainly stand alone HR Generalist position, I worked in most areas of Games Workshop, from Retail/Sales, Manufacturing, On-Line Games/Tech, Group/ Internationa/Design and Development. Key acheivements were: Researched, edited and delivered all Company Employment Handbooks Acquisition and Merger Project. (Relocation/Restructure/Redundancy) Group Redundancy Project. Managed TUPE project from initial project planning to completion. Research project on HR practice in Shanghai in preparation for Chinese Production Facility. Designed Global communication mechanisms to improve international involvement/engagement. Researched and implemented cutting edge attraction strategies that enhance employer brand recognition. Established pipelines to attract quality, appropriately skilled employees for growth, £50M-£140M in 3 years. Reviewed Recruitment processes, incorporating best practice and use of psychometric testing, produced Group Recruitment Process guide. Assessment Centre design. Produced Performance Management Guide for Managers: design input, delivery/training and communication. Assisted in Design of competencies/values/behaviours linking these to overall strategic business plans, designing with manager’s relevant objectives that support vision. Designed the measurement criteria to evaluate objectives/train managers on all areas. Rolled out PRP to all employees after Company Flotation. Coached employees on career management through psychometric training tools. Assisted in design and delivery of team building programmes. Project managed implementation of new HR Software into HR and Payroll systems. Process mapped and re-designed all HR processes/paperwork to improve efficiency. Researched & implemented Employee Communication and Involvement initiatives: Set up graduate placement programme and pilot NVQ programmes. Show less



Games Workshop Group Plc

• HR Manager - Games Workshop Germany

  • 1997 - 2008

  I started the HR function from scratch (15 employees) to become solely responsible for over 120 staff in both Nottingham and Germany in less than 1 year, offering ample opportunity to be exposed and involved in all aspects of the business growth. My role was to develop and implement relevant HR strategies which supported the business and growth plans as well as provide a HR framework that supports the business in both UK and Germany. The company grew from 2 sites (15 employees) to 25 sites (German location) and 120 employees. I delivered HR activity on a bilingual basis over 25 sites in 2 countries, reviewed and implemented relevant HR policy and procedures in line with business needs and organisational culture. (Germany & UK) and finally managed the repatriation and relocation of the business and 50 employees to Germany. Show less