Key HR Achievements

// Recruitment and Selection

• Design and implementation of recruitment strategies at all levels; identification of key gaps and implementation of soft and hard counter-measures.
• Design, implementation and management of 3rd party recruitment outsource - providing a substantial cost saving and promotion of lean principles outside of the manufacturing environment - savings in excess of £1 million per annum.
• Development of the Kerry Resourcing Centre - outsourcing of all recruitment, across the Foods Division, to 3rd party supplier. To include development of a Recruitment Dashboard measuring specific Key Performance Indicators. Average recruitment placement 8 weeks.
• Design and implementation of Graduate assessment centres using SHL tools and exercises.

// Employee Relations

• Integration of two key business areas into one optimum structure - Brands and Own Label businesses allowing one clear way of working. Reduction in headcount of 5%
• Management of business re-structure through key management levels within tight timescales resulting in a 39% increase in sales
• Detailed knowledge and practical application of employment legislation across all disciplines
• Delivery of a robust redundancy programme required to reduce overheads - saving of 700K
• Design and implementation of recruitment strategies at all levels; identification of key gaps and implementation of soft and hard counter-measures.
• Worked and consulted with the appointed Works Representative Council and recognised Trade Union (AMICUS)
• Revision and implementation of an updated Employee Handbook for over 5000 employees
• Introduction and management of long term sick strategy intervention - £1 million saving
• Development and management of Flexible Working Policy and application

// Performance Management

• Introduction of a performance management structure for the Operations area allowing for clear review of key objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

// Talent Management

• Development and management of talent through talent management process and Talent Development groups allowing identification of high performers available for broader or promotional roles
• Development of Skills Assessments identifying what "good" looks like within critical roles and clear measurement

// Change Management

• Management of an integrated Managing Change programme to support a business initiative - incorporating strategic communication, learning and reward programmes to ensure continued development, integration and governance

// Senior / Generalist HR

• Facilitation of High Performance Coaching - coach first ethos
• Extensive man management experience
• Experienced in presenting to large/small groups at all levels
• Preparation for Employment Tribunals
• Development of key Policies and Procedures and implementation programme
• Worked with the senior HR Leadership team in developing purpose, vision and values and the promotion of HR principles and policy in ensuring a consistent approach across the division
• Assigned mentor for HR Graduates

// Training and Development

• Focused integration of Customer Management programmes/Negotiation with retailers to facilitate one way of working and drive sales opportunities
• Extensive training knowledge in both construction and implementation
• Raised the performance bar by providing top line a training programme established to furnish key management levels with basic management skills

// Other Services

• Management of tender process to appoint key Health Provider providing a reduction in Long Term Sick by 5% and associated costs (Long term health management)
• Managed and implemented an in house Travel Management Company - resulting in a cost saving of £4 million per annum
• Joint implementation of a refurbishment programme with the Facilities department saving an excess of £2 million
• Demonstrable understanding of TQM tools and application

// Technical Skills

• MCIPD Qualified. Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development
• SHL Level A Qualified
• SHL - Design and implementation of assessment centres
• British Sign Language - Basic skills only