Chris Thornton

Experience

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  Engelhard-CLAL UK Ltd

  Nov 1996 - Aug 1999

  Human Resources Officer
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  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications

  Aug 1999 - Sept 2001

  Human Resources Officer
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  UCI Logistics

  Nov 2001 - May 2002

  Human Resources Officer
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  Campbell's Grocery Products

  Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

  Human Resources Officer

  RecruitmentHR reportingAbsence managementGrievance & Disciplinary management

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  Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2004

  Human Resources Manager

  HR support within a stand-alone union recognised production facility. Negotiation of pay settlements, improvement in employee relations environment and implementation of 'lunch-time' learning sessions.

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  Pullman Fleet Services (Wincanton)

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2008

  Human Resources Manager

  HR support to line mangers across 35 sites within UK and Ireland. Specilisation in union negotiation, TUPE transfers, helping facilitate culture change and employee relations.

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  AVG Technologies UK Ltd

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2014

  HR Manager

  Management of organisational change programmes and coaching / supporting managers through the process towards successful implementation.Advising and supporting line management through the full resourcing cycle from creation of job descriptions, HAY job evaluation, sourcing appropriate agencies, negotiation of terms and creation of on-line job boards though to the selection process.Introduction of an HR infrastructure to drive improvements in performance management, absence levels to less than 2%, churn and recruitment standards.Initiator of engagement surveys, e-learning programmes, 'lunch' learning sessions, competency-based interviewing techniques, standardised on-boarding process and comprehensive benefits programme.Working alongside Finance and other key stakeholders on compensation planning and alignment of bonus systems.Implementation of Company-wide training programmes - 'Fast Track', '360 feedback', 'Managerial Development' and the introduction of 'experience programmes' and professional qualification initiatives.Supporting managers through the performance management process, training on objective setting, advising on development plans and outlining cross-calibration to drive an increase in performance levels.Key project work on business integration and provider of support to HR colleagues in the USA, Canada and the Czech Republic. Show less

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  AVG Technologies

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  HR Business Partner
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  Pearson TQ

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  Human Resources Manager

  Head of Pearson TQ HR department and responsible for the management of HR operational activity for 300+ staff across 9 sites, union and non-union recognised operations.Co-ordination of work activities for HR administration support staff (3).Ownership of payroll, utilisation and integration of SAP, management of benefits programmes.Key lead and owner of the roll-out of Fusion and Taleo (HR system and HR recruitment system) across Pearson TQ. Utilisation of MOD links and contacts to create a talent pipeline, advertising on specialist websites and using internal Talent Acquisition team. Management of union meetings and responsibility for annual pay negotiation talks.Disciplinary advice and guidance to all levels of senior management.Key advisor on performance management tool - MILO.Specialist projects – TUPE, outsourcing of HR administration, employee engagement.HR reporting and part of SMG for group meetings. Show less

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  HR Kit Limited

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Business Owner

  Providing HR support to small businesses.

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  Traffic Management Services Ltd

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  HR Manager
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  Digital Space

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  People Advisor
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  EORI (UK) Limited

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Head of Human Resources

    Oct 2022 - now

  • HR Manager

    Jul 2021 - now