Experience

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Consultant

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  Support in the provision of strategic and tactical HR in a business partnering role to the directorates to manage people effectively.Workforce planning and change management. Develop effective employee relations through consultation and negotiation with employees and the trade unions, and maintenance of the consultative infrastructure·Advising and supporting complex HR needs and problems through case and project management.Advice and implementation of TUPE transfer both into the organisation and outsourcing.Achievements:Reduction of over a third in sickness figures using a strategic approach.Support and coaching for managers in managing change and service delivery TUPE transfer in and out of the organisation Well established partnering role - working collaboratively with managers and HR Operations to support the Councils key business objectives in line with Service Business plans. Analysis and review of staff survey results at departmental/divisional level to identify key areas for improvementPresenting continuous challenge to management to seek new ways of optimising the workforce in the delivery of services in the short and medium term. Effective trade union liaison.



London Borough of Newham

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• H.R Consultant

  • Dec 2005 - Sep 2008

  To provide high level support in complex case management issues from sickness management to disciplinary and grievance up to dismissal stage and appeal stage.Advise and coach managers in the resolution of complex and high risk employee relations cases; preparation of documentation and presentation at formal hearings up to dismissal and appeal stage.Project manage employee relations cases within agreed timescalesSupport and advise manager on issues involving capability, conduct and sickness absence management processes.Resolve complex staff grievances.Undertake job evaluation exerciseResponsibility for change management within service areaLiaison with employee and trade unions regarding employee relations matters.Preparation of tribunal casework Policy writing and implementation



Imperial College London

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Advisor

  • 2001 - 2005

  HR Advisor to Faculty of Medicine – Charring Cross campus .Responsibility for HR support for up to 700 staff. HR Advisor to Faculty of Physical Sciences – HR support to 500 staff.Identify/develop/implement sound admin processes to ensure smooth running of the HR service in accordance with service level agreements.Employee relations.Determine and implement most suitable methods of recruitment for staff ranging from Research Assistants/Officers/Lecturers/Senior Consultants,Problem solving when dealing with limited funded posts.Advise and support for fixed term posts in line with legislative requirementsRedundancy and redeploymentMonitor performance management; ensuring rewards and promotions were aligned with organisational goals.



The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment Manager

  • 1996 - 2001

  Responsibility for the smooth running of all recruitment processes for the UniversityBusiness process review of the recruitment process ; leading to introduction of new streamlined and cost effective processes.Staff management of a team of recruitment staffLiaison with external agencies including advertising and temporary staff agenciesManagement of an outsourced project for temporary and administrative staff Application of work permitsAdvise and support academic staff on recruitment mattersKey role in developing and managing recruitment policies and processes in line with legislative requirements. High level involvement in the introduction of a computerised recruitment package.



London Borough of Hillingdon

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Administrator

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1996



University of West London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Officer

  • Jan 1984 - Jan 1991



Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Administrator

  • Jan 1979 - Jan 1984

  Range of administrative duties encompassing HR administration. Range of administrative duties encompassing HR administration.