Nicola Long

Experience

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  IBM

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  IBM Organisations including; Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing, Global Business ServicesTrusted HR Advisor to IBM Business Unit Executives,Leadership team and Ist line Managers. Responsible for: Strategic and operational HR process delivery Prime point of contact in core HR discipline areas Complex employee relations issues and providing guidance and advice on all employee issues as escalated HR conduit (providing location / business feedback into the HR organisation and HR initiative cascade to the client) Supporting and guiding the business for effective and appropriate implementation of IOT / Global HR initiatives Supporting our clients both in design and delivery of their Performance Management Programmes addressing both the highest and lowest performers Employee development and succession planning, working with Senior Business Leadership Teams to identify key skills gaps, up-and-coming role opportunities and facilitate and support planning to fill these gaps, as well as developing mechanisms for critical retention planning and driving and propose solutions Process improvement in areas such as organisational climate, business-led HR process improvement and improving service levels Developing and maintaining a close working relationship with client management to provide HR advice, direction on HR process, on-going coaching and support Show less Provide HR support and guidance to bid teams as requiredEnsure TUPE regulations adhered toLed the people strategy to successfully transition IBM’s first Public Sector outsourcing deal and created IBM UK’s first TU recognition agreementHR Lead on large scale change programmes on IBM commercial accounts to support the business transformation projects including; harmonisation of terms and conditions, restructuring, etcResponsible for the smooth transition of employees into IBM following outsourcing contracts, including;- complete onboarding process- culture/change management programmes- case management of all employee relations issues- supporting managers in a new organisation - learning and development plans- local HR Manager at customer sitesKey accounts:- Proctor and Gamble- Bombardier Transportation- DEFRA Show less

  • HR Business Partner

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  • HR Transition Manager (HR Commercial Engagement and Transition) Mergers and Acquisitions

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  HR Business Partner - East Dunbartonshire Council

  Provided guidance on complex HR employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and job evaluationWorked with aligned business leaders providing strategic HR support in line with Council Transformation AgendaGuided, coached and developed leaders and managers in improving employee performance through periods of changeHR Lead on Change Projects

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  Eclipse Blinds

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2022

  Human Resource Manager
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  Hunter Douglas Europe

  Nov 2022 - now

  • HR Business Partner, EMEA Supply Chain and Procurement

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior HR Business Partner - North

    Nov 2022 - Oct 2024