HR Manager

• Nov 2021 - Present

Manager, Human Resources

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

Reporting to Director of Human Resources Europe and working alongside European HR team Main responsibilities: - • Payroll management via ADP Celergo including year-end reporting • Benefits management including renewals - e.g., PMI, dental, cycle scheme, childcare vouchers • Pension admin / auto enrolment • Offer letter and contract preparation • Pre-employment screening • Joiners/Leavers processes using WorkDay and SharePoint • Inductions / probation management • Absence management • Management of return to work process for long term sickness and maternity leave returnees • Maintain immigration records, sponsorship, EU settlement scheme • References/ad hoc letters • First stop for all HR enquiries • Assist Director with all HR related matters for associated company, Lone Star Funds Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

Reporting directly to Managing Partner and member of the Management Committee – Line Manager responsibility for the Office Manager • Set up the complete HR function • Facilitate team restructure • Mentor new team leaders • Work on establishing HR policies for all locations compliant with local legislation • Establish performance review and training programme • Manage day to day HR activities including payroll • Overview of existing use of the HR platform • Create a robust recruitment and probation review process Major Projects undertaken: • Review company set up, lead on team restructuring, role design and establish department managers • Explore existing HR Platform and implement add-ons for expenses, goals, and performance reviews with roll out to all staff • Research and select payroll bureau to cover payroll in all three locations, including negotiating terms. Set up new processes and prepare to implement • Take the lead in staff well-being with regular one to one’s with everyone, recognising each staff members interaction needs are different during periods of remote working Show less

HR and Operations Manager

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Reporting directly to the Company Founder • Set up the complete HR function • Review Employee Handbook and update • Preparatory work for R&D grant application • Introduce competency reviews • Align job descriptions • Manage day to day HR activities including payroll • Implement EMI share option scheme Reporting directly to the Company Founder • Set up the complete HR function • Review Employee Handbook and update • Preparatory work for R&D grant application • Introduce competency reviews • Align job descriptions • Manage day to day HR activities including payroll • Implement EMI share option scheme

Seeking new opportunity within Human Resources

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

HR Manager

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

• • Managed the complete HR function • Attended Board, Executive Committee and Business Risk meetings • Worked in conjunction with the Board and Senior Management team to align rewards to UK market • Line Management responsibility for Admin Assistant • Training Budget management • Reviewed and aligned Job Descriptions in line with organisation structure • Organised and managed annual mandatory training • Reviewed and aligned Job Descriptions in line with organisation structure • Organised and managed annual mandatory training Reporting directly to the CEO with Line Management responsibility for the Office Coordinator Major Projects undertaken: • Member of project committee facilitating closure of ADIB UK banking, including settlement agreements; alternate job selection process and liaising with employment lawyers • Researched and presented Employee Engagement Recommendations to Board gaining approval for variety of improvements to employee compensation and benefits, such as increased employer pension contributions; ability to buy holiday; and above standard salary increases to bring selected staff in line with market • Improved staff engagement and morale which resulted in the highest employee survey results for three years • Created HR framework to match legislation and regulatory requirements to policies • Managed unexpected HMRC PAYE inspection – clean report received • Prepared and managed full internal Audit from Head Office • Developed new policies and procedures in line with legislation, including a full HR Manual, parental leave procedure and a payroll procedure • Created a full succession plan • Designed and implemented annual Training Plan preparation and job description review Show less

Senior Human Resources Professional

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2017

Work in partnership with the General Manager and Senior Managers to develop and implement a HR strategy to ensure the business meets its operational and strategic goals; Provide advice and guidance to Business Heads and Line Managers on Employment Relations issues, including discipline, grievance and performance management; Manage entire recruitment process within headcount levels and budget, from identifying department needs through to selection and interviewing; Manage full employee life cycle from joiner inductions to the exit process; Deputise for the HR Manager at internal and external meetings, including the Senior Management Committee; Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives across the branch; Develop, review and update Human Resource policies and procedures, including the Staff Handbook; Manage the annual appraisal and compensation review process, including performance reviews; Accountable for the delivery of entire Payroll function, liaising with outsourced provider, including P11d and PSA reconciliations and reporting; Responsible for staff benefits – including negotiating annual policy renewals with providers; Manage discipline and grievance process with coaching to Line Managers; Maintain training log and co-ordinate in-house training programmes; Reporting for Finance and Head Office, including provision reconciliations, headcount reports and organisation charts; Monitor and manage Absence Database; Mentor to staff members; Responsible for preparation of reports and statistics for GM such as employee survey, annual salary and bonus comparisons and recommendations, annual report statistic presentations Show less

Senior HR Assistant

• Aug 2007 - May 2013

• Lead and mentored an HR Assistant to complete first level CIPD qualification • Payroll function for three companies, including annual returns and reconciliations for HMRC • P11d and PSA reconciliations and reporting for two companies • Ex-pat tax affairs liaison with tax consultants KPMG • Pension scheme administrator, including annual review with external provider and staff • Managed the Share Incentive plan and all salary sacrifice benefits • Staff benefits administrator – e.g. private health care, insurances, gym, staff loans, eye care vouchers – including annual reviews with providers • Monthly reporting for Finance • Absence monitoring • Training log management • Monthly inter-group invoicing and reconciliations • Deputise for Head of HR in her absence • Minute taking in disciplinary or grievance meetings • Liaise with Managers and Recruitment Agencies • First stop for all HR queries for both staff and external contacts • Point of contact for external Auditors • HR procedures management for both KBC Bank and KBCI Major Projects undertaken:- • Leading and supporting employees through change programme on at least two occasions • Set up new pension scheme including establishing terms with new provider including the bulk transfer from old provider • Set up Modified Payroll for ex-pats • Initiated a central HR mail box for all members of the team to be able to deal with staff queries on a more timely basis • Created the procedures and processes for KBC Investments (separate legal entity) payroll, including transitional reconciliation between two payrolls at year end • Developed and implemented a talent map form for all staff to help identify opportunities for development and career progression within the organisation • Created induction procedure as part of Certificate in Personnel Practice qualification Show less

Administrator

• Mar 2003 - Jul 2007

• Prepare quotes and invoices Customer Relations – point of contact for customers from initial booking to completion • Manage accounts and prepare records for accountant Marketing and Branding – assisted in design of new website and updates as needed • Assisting with Project Planning of jobs – organising delivery of supplies and bookings • Payroll – manual weekly payments both PAYE and CIS Self-employed payrolls • Monthly and Annual reporting to HMRC • Sourcing materials and specialist supplies Supplier liaison Show less

Accounts Assistant

• Sep 2002 - Feb 2003

Payables/receivables, accounting to trial balance Payables/receivables, accounting to trial balance

Accounts Assistant

• Dec 1990 - Aug 2002

Financial Accounts, Bank of England Returns, FSA Returns, Payroll, Accounting to Trial Balance, Bought Ledger, Expenses Financial Accounts, Bank of England Returns, FSA Returns, Payroll, Accounting to Trial Balance, Bought Ledger, Expenses