Experience

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Human Resources

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Strategic and functional lead for the provision of strategic Human Resources support within all aspects of the HR function at the CPA Secretariat. The CPA works across the Commonwealth with the function to connect, develop, promote and support Parliamentarians and their staff to identify benchmarks of good governance, and implement the enduring values of the Commonwealth. The Head of HR has a key role in leading and managing the utilisation Association's staffing resources to achieve the highest possible performance to deliver the CPA’s objectives for members, other service users and stakeholders.



Self-Employed

• UK

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Self employed consultant, providing comprehensive range of support on major HR transformation projects, employment law and complex people issues. Self employed consultant, providing comprehensive range of support on major HR transformation projects, employment law and complex people issues.



Inquilab Housing Association

• Head of HR and Organisational Development

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Leading on all HR & L& D matters and provision of expert advice and guidance to executive team. Leading on all HR & L& D matters and provision of expert advice and guidance to executive team.



Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK)

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

  Within the Palace of Westminster, and part of the Senior Leadership Team, 'Stand-alone' role with responsibility for strategic HR management with CPA UK. Dealing with complex employee relations issues. Provision of advice and guidance to the organisation on all HR, people management & learning & development. Development of HR Policies and Procedures, staff Handbook and management of staff employment contracts. Building and maintaining key relationships and working effectively with key stakeholders within the House of Commons, House of Lords, the Cabinet Office and the Civil Service Commissioner. Taking the organisation to be recognised as an Invester in People (IiP) within a 5 month period from non recognition to Silver status.



Various Housing Associations

• HR Consultant/Assistantant Director HR & Facilities/Head of HR & Organisational Development

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2014

  As part of the Senior Leadership Team, leading and management of complex change projects and resolution of employee relations issues for various housing associations, including Genesis, St. Mungo's , Phoenix Community Housing Association, Octavia and Inquilab. Assignments included: Restructure of Pay Cultural Change Programme TUPE In and TUPE Out Policy & Procedure Development Staff Restructure Redundancy Projects Complex Employee Relations resolution Recruitment As part of the Senior Leadership Team, leading and management of complex change projects and resolution of employee relations issues for various housing associations, including Genesis, St. Mungo's , Phoenix Community Housing Association, Octavia and Inquilab. Assignments included: Restructure of Pay Cultural Change Programme TUPE In and TUPE Out Policy & Procedure Development Staff Restructure Redundancy Projects Complex Employee Relations resolution Recruitment



Royal Mail

• United Kingdom
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  Human Resources Business Partner covering both Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre and Home Counties West. Provided strategic business partnering, ensured seamless service and direct link between key performance indicators and contribution of people element. Key member of Senior Leadership Team, ensured proactive action and innovative approach on all people issues leading to improved result on Employee Engagement, Sickness Absence and upskilling managers in performance management as well as confidence in working with Unions. People Development Lead for World Class Mail.



Centrica

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Provided comprehensive HR service to British Gas/Centrica Information Systems team. Timely supportand advice which enabled managers to continuously build the capability of their teams to achieve strategic objectives and meansurable achievements. Key intervention and marked success included Performance Management, Annual Management Talent Review, Management of Change. 'Super User' in rolling out SAP HR Change Programme through to successful implementation. Provided comprehensive HR service to British Gas/Centrica Information Systems team. Timely supportand advice which enabled managers to continuously build the capability of their teams to achieve strategic objectives and meansurable achievements. Key intervention and marked success included Performance Management, Annual Management Talent Review, Management of Change. 'Super User' in rolling out SAP HR Change Programme through to successful implementation.



National Policing Improvement Agency

• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of HR Operations

  • Mar 2005 - Jul 2007

  Headed HR Operations Team in provision of HR service. Management of 4 HR Business Partners and leading a team of 14 providing strategic leadershp. Trade Union negotiation, on pay and grading matters, Working Time Directive and custom and practice. TUPE transfer Team Lead, consultation and negotiation on changes in terms and conditions of employement. Lead investigator on complex employment and staff issues, Employment Tribunal preparation and representation. Headed HR Operations Team in provision of HR service. Management of 4 HR Business Partners and leading a team of 14 providing strategic leadershp. Trade Union negotiation, on pay and grading matters, Working Time Directive and custom and practice. TUPE transfer Team Lead, consultation and negotiation on changes in terms and conditions of employement. Lead investigator on complex employment and staff issues, Employment Tribunal preparation and representation.