Sophie Wiseman (Assoc CIPD)
Group HR Manager at Leaders Romans Group- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Management Development Programme
Leaders Romans GroupMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PGDip in Human Resource Management (CIPD Level 7 accredited)
University of BrightonSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in HR Practice - Level 3
CIPDAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Level 1 Sailing
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)Sep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
BSc (Hons) International Management with Spanish
University of Bath School of ManagementSep, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Leaders Romans Group
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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500 - 600 Employee
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Group HR Manager
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Jan 2019 - Present
- Overall responsibility for a team 12 HR roles across admin, ER and acquisitions- I am passionate about supporting their performance, development and ensure department SLAs are being achieved - Responsible for ensuring first class service is being provided to all 2600+ employees across the Group- Point of escalation for complex ER cases including reviewing case outcomes- Responsible for ensuring thorough HR due diligence is completed for acquisitions and support with their integration into LRG from an employment perspective - Data analysis including producing reports and ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data on our HRIS- Implementation of new processes within the HR team and ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible at all times- Supporting on HR projects such as the harmonisation across the group of our employment contract and policies as well as supporting on our wellbeing strategy- Superuser of our HRIS providing on site technical support and configuration of the system (SelectHR)- Working alongside the Group HR Director to ensure the delivery of our yearly objectives - Spent 7 months covering the role of Group HR Director which included attending Board meetings, supporting all HR functions including recruitment, L&D and wellbeing and being the most senior point of contact within HR Show less
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Senior HR Advisor & Team Leader
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
Responsible for:- providing employee relations support to all branches within the Southern region of Leaders and all branches within the Romans network (around 100 branches and 1000 staff). This included advice and coaching to managers on all aspects of ER and supporting with any formal processes required- team leader of the HR admin function including line management of all 5 HR Administrators and responsible for ensuring the HR Admin function was meeting business needs and we were working efficiently to achieve our SLAs- HR due diligence on all acquisitions within my regions including supporting the integration of acquired staff within the business and advising on TUPE regulations - attending meetings as required to deliver training on HR topics - technical support for the HRIS used within the department (SelectHR and Cascade) including configuration of the system and problem solving- running reports from the systems and analysing the data- supported as required on any HR projects to ensure the delivery of any people objectives- deputised for the Head of HR in their absence Show less
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HR Advisor (Merger)
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Responsible for:- providing employee relations support to all branches within the Southern region of Leaders and all branches within the Romans network (around 100 branches and 1000 staff). This includes advice and coaching to managers on all aspects of ER - line management of all 3 HR Administrators and responsible for ensuring the HR Admin function is meeting business needs and is working efficiently to achieve our SLAs- HR due diligence on all acquisitions within my regions including supporting the integration of acquired staff within the business and advising on TUPE regulations - attending meetings as required to deliver training on HR topics - technical support for the HRIS' used within the department (SelectHR and Cascade) including configuration of the systems and problem solving- running reports from the systems and analysing the data- support as required on any HR projects- deputise for the Head of HR in their absence Show less
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Leaders Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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HR Advisor
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Responsible for:- providing employee relations support to all branches within the Southern region of Leaders including our Head Office. This included advice and coaching to managers on all aspects of ER - line management of all 5 HR Administrators and responsible for ensuring the HR Admin function was meeting business needs and we were working efficiently to achieve our SLAs- HR due diligence on all acquisitions within my regions including supporting the integration of acquired staff within the business and advising on TUPE regulations - attending meetings as required to deliver training on HR topics - technical support for the HRIS used within the department (SelectHR) including configuration of the system and problem solving- running reports from the systems and analysing the data- supported as required on any HR projects Show less
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Assistant Human Resources Advisor
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
I supported over 500 employees within 55 branches across the South of England. I work closely with Branch Managers, Area Managers and Directors advising on all employee relations matters and also answering queries from all employees. I worked alongside the HR Director with acquisitions within my area and managed the integration of the acquired employees into Leaders. Furthermore I worked on HR projects in line with our business strategy such as initiatives to improve processes, implementing new modules for our HR system and manipulating and analysing data I was responsible for the line management of one HR Administrator which included supporting them in their workload, managing their performance and supporting their career development. Show less
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HR Administrator
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
I worked as part of a great team as HR Administrator at Leaders Limited Head Office. Alongside my line manager (HR Advisor), I provided support to Regional Directors, Area Managers, Branch Managers and branch staff across 4 counties with their transactional HR needs. My main tasks were processing job offer paperwork, advertising positions, processing resignations, processing changes to T&Cs and being the main point on contact in HR dealing with queries from employees or referring them to a more senior member of the team when necessary. I also supported my HR Advisor with processes such as flexible working, maternity/paternity and acquisitions. Show less
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Thermae Bath Spa
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Assistant
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
Working directly with the HR Director in all aspects of HR including the initial recruitment of a 5* hotel. Left due to relocation to West Sussex. Working directly with the HR Director in all aspects of HR including the initial recruitment of a 5* hotel. Left due to relocation to West Sussex.
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Intern
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Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
• OVERVIEW Intern integrated into the Human Resources team to provide support to the corporate HR department for Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Turkey & Portugal) • MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the intern recruitment process - Be the main point of the contact for the current interns - Support the firm recruitment process for permanent positions o Screening of CVs o Management of the candidate database - Produce & prepare various reports via Excel spreadsheets - Prepare Powerpoint presentations - Create Job Descriptions for new and existing roles - General admin support including: o Expense sheet processing o Preparation of new hire documentation o Manage the mail-out process of the corporate employee magazine o Maintenance of contact and supplier databases - Assist in the organisation of employee events - Maintenance of the WB Spain Intranet Show less
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Thermae Bath Spa
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
Welcoming customers, processing their entry, selling treatments, dealing with queries, complaints Welcoming customers, processing their entry, selling treatments, dealing with queries, complaints
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Education
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2015 - 2017
University of Brighton
Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management, HR - CIPD Level 7 -
2014 - 2015
Brighton and Hove City College
Certificate in HR Practice, CIPD Level 3 -
2009 - 2013
University of Bath
BSc (Hons), International Management with Spanish -
2007 - 2009
Bexhill College
A Levels, French (A) Psycology (A) Spanish (B) Travel & Tourism (B) -
2005 - 2007
Helenswood School
GSCEs, 2A*, 6A, 1B -
2000 - 2005
Collège Antoine Meillet
Brevet
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