Rita Mistry

Experience

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  News UK

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2010

  HR Administrator/Advisor

  Key AchievementsPlayed a key role in the centralisation of HR Admin process moving to Peterborough:-created a process flow, trained the business & the HR Data Admin team and completed integrationLead role in creating engagement within client group for the new ESS/MSS HR system:-designed & delivered briefing & process meetings, involved in user testing & trainingSet up of new divisions: ensured smooth and timely HR admin during the period of high volume recruitment whilst launching News Magazines Ltd & thelondonpaper. Reviewed existing systems & documentations and amended to fit in with the new businessesSet up and coordinated the Commercial PA team meeting, a collaborative working group designed to strengthen internal communications and relationshipsKey areas of responsibilities:*Supported the HR Commercial team & was the first point of contact for the clients*Advised & supported Managers with employee relations issues & flexible working requests*Managed probation periods and dealt with staff issues in advance*Managed exit interview process:conducted interviews, produced reports and highlighted any concerns/trends to HRBPs/Management*Conducted 1-2-1 consultation meetings for redundancy*Prepared Compromise Agreements, liaised with solicitor & ensured agreed amendments were updated*Conducted PA/Admin interviews*Supported Managers with Company’s recruitment processes:created easy to follow process flow and delivered to the business*Performance Management:advised Managers on the process, attended pre-moderation meetings with HRBPs, produce presentations on rating results and collate learning & development needs*Ensured accurate and timely admin process for redundancies*Inputted starters; leavers & changes on SAP for Payroll*Produced reports from SAP e.g.sickness,staff turnover etc*Prepared and distributed various contracts of employment & offer letters*Supported the HRD on the due-diligence when News Magazines Ltd was TUPED Show less

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  Lewis Silkin

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  HR Officer (Maternity cover)

  My role was responsible for resourcing, development and relations issues for all staff in Media, Brands & Technology; Property, Housing & Construction, IT and Facilities.Key areas of responsibilities:* Supported Heads of Department, Partners, Associates, Business Services staff in recruitment: approval process, job descriptions, job adverts, interviews, distribution of contracts & offer letters, carried out induction and review meetings* Managed probation process and dealt with any issues in advance* Advised on performance management, employee relations issues, personal improvement plans and flexible working requests* Managed long/short term sickness issues* Prepared compromise agreements* Conducted exit interviews * Identified and addressed any training and development needs for staff and booked/arranged internal & external courses as required* Ensured the timely administration of the firm’s appraisal and bonus process* Ensured any payroll changes were provided to the HR Administrator in a timely and efficient manner * Day to day management of two part-time evening secretaries * Chair the monthly Secretarial Coordinator meetings and action any points that arise * Managed the annual secretarial appraisal process* Managed Facilities’ holidays and sickness and inputted onto HR database - Snowdrop Show less

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  Baker McKenzie

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  HR Officer

  My role was to support and deliver operational HR service to all the business support functions within the firm. Main duties included: • Supported and coached managers on employee relations processes, providing appropriate tools and guidance on conducting formal hearings and delivering the final outcome through to dismissal ensuring accurate records are kept• Monitored short term sickness absence process• Supported managers and employees on flexible working requests • Led and administered maternity/paternity processes, giving accurate/up-to-date information and advice to employees and managers• Conducted exit interviews Show less

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  NBCUniversal

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  HR Advisor (Contract Role)

  This is a generalist HR role supporting a client group of approximately 250 employees within NBC Universal Networks International, the global channels division of NBC Universal. My main duties include: • Manage junior to mid-senior level recruitment process by providing support to hiring manager in co-ordinating recruitment, preparing job descriptions, including internal and external advertising, liaising with recruitment agencies and interviewing with the hiring manager. • On-board and coordinating inductions for new joiners• Provide advice, guidance and support to all levels of managers and employees on employee related matters ranging from but not limited to attendance/performance management, disciplinary/grievance, short/long term sickness absence, flexible working requests in accordance with legislation and the company policies.• Advice and support managers on performance management practices including informal performance meetings and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) ensuring accurate records are kept and employee performance deadlines are closely monitored. • Support and coach managers on employee relations processes, providing appropriate tools and guidance on conducting formal hearings and delivering the final outcome through to dismissal ensuring accurate records are kept and sanction dates are closely monitored.• Manage and support managers on redundancy process• Spearhead key HR initiatives: performance feedback, goal-setting, training allocation, and compensation planning• Track employee data changes (new hires/promotions/transfers/terminations) on the headcount tracker.• Respond to routine HR questions including, but not limited to benefits, payroll, vacation or redirect employees to appropriate contacts Show less

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  ESPN

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  HR Specialist (Contract Role)

  This is a generalist HR role supporting the Digital client group based in the UK. My main duties include:• Supported the HR Director with the BT acquisition for ESPN live channel business and ensured support was provided to employees and Managers during the change and their exit that took place in July 2013• Working closely with all levels of Managers on employee related matters ranging from restructures, redundancy consultations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance to flexible working and absence management cases advising on company policy, preparing scripts, providing coaching and guidance and managing the process to completion• In partnership with the business help to develop and maintain all job descriptions, obtain benchmark data, devise competency based interview questions, and conducting the interview process with the Hiring Manager for all functions and levels• Working closely with all levels of Management to identify training requirements, offering recommendations and sourcing external courses• Responsible for recording and monitoring ESPN UK monthly headcount, working closely with ESPN US to ensure all headcount and employee costs are correctly accounted for and within budget.• Responsible for the annual HR Calendar, including: Annual and mid-year reviews (Performance Connection); Talent Planning; Merit Review; Management and Staff Bonus, Individual Development Plans, Compliance Training.• Working with HR Shared Service to ensure reporting, data accuracy and HR information processes are in place Show less

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  WGSN

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  HR Business Partner (Contract Role)

  This was a generalist HR role supporting WGSN and Planet Retail. Main duties include:• Responsible for leading and delivering the people plan and a full spectrum of effective HR activities, ranging from employee relations, redundancy consultations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance to flexible working and absence management cases advising on company policy, preparing scripts, providing coaching and guidance and managing the process to completion and ensuring that HR activities support a high performance culture. • Worked closely with Senior Managers on annual merit planning process, collated employee salary data and determined employee merit awards in line with annual appraisal rating and within assigned budget pool.• Worked closely with the Global HR Director to deliver project work ranging from harmonisation of contract of employment, Global Framework/Career Development to standardising process for International freelancers liaising with international local lawyers. Show less

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  WPP IT

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2019

  HR Business Partner EMEA & APAC
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  John Laing

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Interim HR Business Partner
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  Mimecast

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  Interim Human Resources Business Partner
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  Colt Technology Services

  Apr 2021 - now

  Global HR Business Partner, Service Delivery