Learning Facilitator

• Mar 2022 - Present

HR Business Partner

• Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

Interim assignment to cover maternity leave. Provided seamless support of HR BP role to employees and managers in Belgium, Germany & The Netherlands. Interim assignment to cover maternity leave. Provided seamless support of HR BP role to employees and managers in Belgium, Germany & The Netherlands.

Director Human Resources

• Aug 2012 - Feb 2022

Leading the people and facilities agenda for the Netherlands and UK business supplying online education in partnership with the universities of Liverpool, Roehampton, Walden & UELD. Main achievements:• Implemented student support initiatives (e.g. outbound calling, failing student outreach) • Implemented recruitment assessment process for 90+ positions in one year• Implemented community service programme for all Amsterdam based employees• Revitalised office layout promoting “activity based working”• Organisational design to support divestitures and acquisitions• Renewed collaborative works council relationship• Implemented new sales compensation and pension plan in the Netherlands • Developed and implemented management development and coaching programmes• Reduction of absence and implemented “healthy organisation” culture concept• Developed and implemented new onboarding programme Show less

HR Manager

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

Advising and supporting managers and staff across the full range of HR activities for The Netherlands office. Main achievements:• Implemented new performance and compensation systems in Poland and The Netherlands• Instigated talent management approach• Implemented various enrolment initiatives (new site, new university partnership, weekend working)

Talent Manager - Europe

• Nov 2008 - Apr 2010

Responsible for European programmes in relation to recruitment, selection and development of employees in a manufacturing business supplying commercial vehicle parts. Main achievements:• Implemented talent management system enabling identification and tracking of employees for succession and development planning• Created and implemented management development training• Created and implemented sourcing excellence guide .

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

• Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

Advising and supporting managers and staff across the full range of HR activities for the European organisation. Significant business partner in the efficient management of a €16 million turnover life science business. Main responsibilities:• Recruitment and selection• Development• Personnel administration and payroll • Created and implemented personnel policies and procedures• Re-organisation activities supporting acquisition• HR activities supporting acquisition of German business Hycor Show less

HR Manager

• Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

Overall management of a small distribution centre supplying tools (biological and electronical) to life science researchers throughout Europe. Main responsibilities: • Process improvement • Contract management • EU budget management • Day to day management of the finance and instrument services departments • HR support to European managers and staff Overall management of a small distribution centre supplying tools (biological and electronical) to life science researchers throughout Europe. Main responsibilities: • Process improvement • Contract management • EU budget management • Day to day management of the finance and instrument services departments • HR support to European managers and staff

Operations Manager

• Nov 2002 - Mar 2006

Overall management of a small distribution centre supplying tools (biological and electronical) to life science researchers throughout Europe. Main responsibilities: • Process improvement • Contract management • EU budget management • Day to day management of the finance and instrument services departments • HR support to European managers and staff Overall management of a small distribution centre supplying tools (biological and electronical) to life science researchers throughout Europe. Main responsibilities: • Process improvement • Contract management • EU budget management • Day to day management of the finance and instrument services departments • HR support to European managers and staff

Compensation Consultant EMEA

• Oct 2001 - Nov 2002

Responsibility for developing and implementing salary systems for EMEA region (1,200 employees) within a global internet security company. Main responsibilities: • Conducted salary reviews and interpreted salary data • Formulated company compensation policies and procedures • Counselling HR and line managers in the administration and application of the company’s pay philosophies Responsibility for developing and implementing salary systems for EMEA region (1,200 employees) within a global internet security company. Main responsibilities: • Conducted salary reviews and interpreted salary data • Formulated company compensation policies and procedures • Counselling HR and line managers in the administration and application of the company’s pay philosophies

HR Specialist

• Nov 1999 - Oct 2001

Responsibility for general HR duties for 45 head office employees and developed and implemented salary systems for EMEA region (1,000 employees). Main achievements: • Developed and implemented salary structures for HQ, Ireland, Netherlands, UK and Italy • Developed and implemented short and medium-term incentive plans for different employee groups • Developed and implemented EMEA performance management programme • Developed benefit programmes for new operation in Ireland • Recruitment and relocation of international assignees Show less

Personnel Manager

• Sep 1993 - Aug 1999

Responsible for providing advise and support to managers and staff across the full range of HR activities within a retail department store. Experience was gained working up through different turnover stores starting with £9 million (Oldham) through to playing a significant part in the efficient management of a £24 million business (Gloucester). Main duties: • Managed personnel department • Managed £1.5 million staffing budget (250 employees) • Resourcing • Training and development • Implementation of pay and reward policies • Employee relations Show less