Experience

Macro

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom



Mace

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom



Foster + Partners

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager, Associate Partner

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom



Cambridge Regional College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• HR Generalist (Contract)

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Cambridge, United Kingdom



N/A

• Travelling - 1 year break

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017



4Children

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager (Head count of 1200 staff)

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

  London, United Kingdom HR Strategy - Extensive experience in contributing to, implementing and developing the HR strategy. Organisational Change - Successful management of organisational change projects including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers resulting in merger and service provision changes. Business Partnering - Partnered with Senior Managers to improve performance of both employees and the organisations through redesigning staff teams and coaching senior and middle managers in people management… Show more HR Strategy - Extensive experience in contributing to, implementing and developing the HR strategy. Organisational Change - Successful management of organisational change projects including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers resulting in merger and service provision changes. Business Partnering - Partnered with Senior Managers to improve performance of both employees and the organisations through redesigning staff teams and coaching senior and middle managers in people management and employee relations. Employee Relation - Extensive experience of advising and coaching senior managers on cases including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, harmonising terms and conditions, capability, absence management, ill health. Managed a number of high complex cases at Senior level. HR & Payroll Systems - Project manager for the tailoring and implementation of the Payroll/HR system with 4Children. Developed HR specification and project managed the design and implementation of an integrated HR/Payroll system. Carrying out and scoping new systems. Project Management - Experience in leading, scoping, planning and implementing HR projects including reviewing, designing and embedding terms and conditions of employment and devising and implementing a pay structure. Successfully project managed the pension Auto enrolment introduction from start to finish on 5 separate companies. Recruitment and Selection - Reviewing recruitment processes on an operational and strategic level and supporting senior managers on recruitment of senior and professional staff including creating JD's and person specs, evaluating salary level and collaborating with managers on induction programmes. Policies and Procedures - Creating and reviewing policies and procedures. Managing a team of 2 HR Advisors and 2 HR Administrators.

• HR Advisor (Head count of 700)

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

  London, United Kingdom Assisting the Head of HR and leading on various project work. Providing Management Information requests and provide numerical information as required such as monthly submission reports consisting of staff turnover, retention and sick reports. Supporting the Head of HR and the wider team in the delivery of HR elements of organisational and cultural change activities such as restructuring including assisting with preparing necessary documentation and keeping records. Ensuring critical… Show more Assisting the Head of HR and leading on various project work. Providing Management Information requests and provide numerical information as required such as monthly submission reports consisting of staff turnover, retention and sick reports. Supporting the Head of HR and the wider team in the delivery of HR elements of organisational and cultural change activities such as restructuring including assisting with preparing necessary documentation and keeping records. Ensuring critical annual cycle HR processes are executed on time. Supporting line managers in all matters relating to HR including terms and conditions, absence and flexible working requests. Leading/advising in the delivery of HR elements of organisational and cultural change activities such as restructures including the preparation of necessary documentation, keeping records and tracking actions. Leading on all disciplinary and grievance cases, advising on process, policy and employment law, TUPE. Overseeing employee benefits, recruitment and overseeing the day to day function of the HR department.

• HR Administrator (Head count of 35)

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

  London, United Kingdom This role was a stand alone position alongside the Head of HR comprising a team of 2, my main duties were: Overseeing and managing the entire recruitment life cycle from start to finish ensuring newly appointed staff were recruited in a timely manner. Co-ordinating the new hiring process including, obtaining approvals, conducting pre-employment screening, preparing offer letters and acting as the first point of contact for all new hires and recruitment enquiries. Arranging inductions… Show more This role was a stand alone position alongside the Head of HR comprising a team of 2, my main duties were: Overseeing and managing the entire recruitment life cycle from start to finish ensuring newly appointed staff were recruited in a timely manner. Co-ordinating the new hiring process including, obtaining approvals, conducting pre-employment screening, preparing offer letters and acting as the first point of contact for all new hires and recruitment enquiries. Arranging inductions for new starters. Conducting and assisting with exit interviews and delivering feedback. Facilitating employee relations cases and taking minutes of grievance and disciplinary meetings. Conducting pre/post maternity letters ad providing guidance to managers on policies and procedures. Submitting payroll data on time and compiling reports for annual reviews for the organisations benefit schemes.



Various Positions held

• Interim

  • May 2005 - Aug 2007

  London - Lehman Brothers, London - Compliance Assistant - London School of Economics, London - Summer School Officer - National Television Awards, London - PA - Capita, Kent - Information Consultant



Johnson Matthey

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Training Administrator - Fixed Term

  • Mar 2004 - May 2005

  Hertfordshire Johnson Matthey is a global speciality chemicals company underpinned by science, technology and its people with 11,000 people nationwide across 30 different countries. During my time at Johnson & Matthey my main responsibilities were: Design, organise and implement a filing system within the Training department Building a profile database on Middle and Senior management based at the Royston site for succession planning purposes. Managing the 'Head of Learning and Development' diary… Show more Johnson Matthey is a global speciality chemicals company underpinned by science, technology and its people with 11,000 people nationwide across 30 different countries. During my time at Johnson & Matthey my main responsibilities were: Design, organise and implement a filing system within the Training department Building a profile database on Middle and Senior management based at the Royston site for succession planning purposes. Managing the 'Head of Learning and Development' diary including all Middle and Senior Management undergoing a psychometric test for profiling purposes. Delivering and recording induction/health and safety sessions for all new starters within the Royston plant. Managing all incoming calls to the department. Booking and recording overtime to ensure employees were paid on time. Working alongside the Learning and Development Advisor to establish training needs, deliver compliance training and evaluating it success. Show less



PULSAR LIGHT OF CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2004

  Cambridge Pulsar Ltd based in Cambridge, develops and manufacturers electronic control and lighting systems that provide the core of many hi tech installations around the world. Supporting the Head of Marketing and Sales Team to plan, develop marketing/promotional activities including the creation, design and distribution of marketing/promotional materials. Working closely with Trade media/journalists to ensure high levels of media exposure and the company and products. To arrange… Show more Pulsar Ltd based in Cambridge, develops and manufacturers electronic control and lighting systems that provide the core of many hi tech installations around the world. Supporting the Head of Marketing and Sales Team to plan, develop marketing/promotional activities including the creation, design and distribution of marketing/promotional materials. Working closely with Trade media/journalists to ensure high levels of media exposure and the company and products. To arrange literature, exhibitions, conferences, including travel to events and exhibitions. To provide all promotion and marketing activities/materials. To help plan and implement all UK and Europe promotional and marketing activities from press releases, adverts, mail shots. Writing press releases on new projects. Liaising with global distributors on new products and orders in Europe, Middle East and US Show less



Cambridge City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Assistant - Fixed Term

  • Feb 2002 - Dec 2002

  Cambridge Working within the Children and Family Services department within the council assisting with marketing aspects for events taking place throughout the summer. Putting together promotional marketing material for summer events taking place throughout Cambridge for Families with young children. Liaising with different department to ensure all information is brought together in a cohesive way. Attend regular meetings with Senior Stakeholders to ensure projects, material was signed off… Show more Working within the Children and Family Services department within the council assisting with marketing aspects for events taking place throughout the summer. Putting together promotional marketing material for summer events taking place throughout Cambridge for Families with young children. Liaising with different department to ensure all information is brought together in a cohesive way. Attend regular meetings with Senior Stakeholders to ensure projects, material was signed off in a timely manner in time for distribution. Show less



Worldpay

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Onboarding Officer - Temporary

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2002

  Cambridge Worldpay is a global leader in payments processing technology and solutions for merchant customers. Setting up Worldpay with e-commerce merchants Act as first line support for active customers across Worldpay Consult with internal stakeholders for implementation Ensuring Worldpay remains compliant throughout the set up process in line with regulatory requirements