Caroline Rivers (Chartered MCIPD)

Experience

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  Chetham's School of Music

  Mar 2003 - Oct 2004

  Assistant Registrar

  Processing of applications & submissions; collation & input of pupil examination entries & results; tabulation reporting & distribution of pupil results to staff; termly report collation and distribution to parents; correspondence and internal document creation, formatting and distribution for all departments, co-ordination and distribution of large, termly mailings to parents and charity supporters; merchandise sales; stationery orders and stock maintenance; general office duties; reception cover Show less

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  Olympia Furniture Ltd

  Oct 2004 - Jul 2007

  Production Planning Assistant

  Collation, verification & input of piecework minutes; daily & weekly reporting of shop-floor piecework production; wage query resolution; goods-in stock adjustments and returns; bespoke software applications; general office support duties; reception cover.

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  PTS Consulting

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2008

  Sales Administrator

  Formatting, control & distribution of tender submissions and formal client proposals; formatting, control & distribution of client correspondence; creation & manipulation of spreadsheets & databases; exhibition budgets and administration; formatting & distribution of presentations; meeting co-ordination; credit control; travel reservations; marketing support, including the co-ordination and distribution of large mailings; general office duties; reception duties; stationery orders & stock control; petty cash handling. Show less

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  The Manchester College

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  HR Assistant

  Administrative support, including: supporting the College’s change program; investigation interviews and case hearings; production of contractual documentation; payroll management and reporting; resolution of incoming queries; advice and guidance on process and detail for manager submissions.

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  National Trust

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

  PSC Assistant

  HR administration for the South and North Regions, including: Trust-wide Change Program support; investigation interviews and case hearings, production of contractual documentation; payroll management and reporting; resolution of incoming queries; advice and guidance on process and detail for manager submissions.

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  The Royal British Legion

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Area Administrator
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  RWE GBS UK

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

  Interim HR Assistant

  Administrative support, including: ITA change program; investigation interviews and case hearings; production of contractual documentation; payroll management and reporting; resolution of incoming queries; advice and guidance on process and detail for manager submissions.

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  Johnson Matthey

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2022

  1st Line delivery to business leaders, people managers and employees on all employment life-cycle events to support individual and organisational performance objectives, aligned to business strategy and growth plan; delivery of all employee relations and talent management solutions from growth-focused recruitment to role end and beyond, including design ideation; support the creation and delivery of new organisational design and promote engagement with the new culture and values; implementation lead for Group HR projects to engage and align business unit stakeholders with wider organisational culture and change activities; sole point of contact for employee health monitoring, capability support and wellbeing promotional activity; co-ordination and delivery of Management Information reporting and third party audit. Show less

  • HR Advisor (Senior/Partner)

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2022

  • HR Administrator

    Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
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  SMS Environmental Ltd

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  HR Manager

  Managed a small team as value-driven, HR service partners, in a business in growth phase, driving cultural evolution during the transition from Small to Medium enterprise Delivered responsive, effective HR management for 180+ employees in a multi-site, field based engineering business Performed a strategic review and redesign of the People Agenda and recruitment programs for talent sourcing, lifecycle interventions and retention planning Transformed the HR Presence from functional to service delivery, increasing visibility and connection at all levels of the business Designed and delivered front line coaching and guidance to business leaders, people managers and employees on all employment life-cycle events Delivery of Benefits improvement program to enhance employee experience, including pay stability opportunities and electable coverage benefits Show less

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  MDA

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

  HR Business Partner

  Align the organisation’s people strategy with its business strategy as change agent and strategic partner, driving values, and delivering business results Driving strategic workforce planning and promoting succession planning Connecting with business leaders and providing HR advice where necessary, delivering up-to-date employment law and regulation guidance and advice, and designing best practice processes to assure leaders of compliance Delivering and implementing HR processes and policies, maintaining alignment with Canadian policy aims and approach while ensuring UK legislation appropriateness Leading on TUPE consultation for incoming acquisition staff, ensuring compliance and engagement Designing and delivering training on performance cycle and processes to managers and contributors Collaborating with wider, global HR team members and in-business managers on implementing innovative and inclusive talent and people strategies Supporting the development of a future-proof compensation and benefits strategy appropriate to the UK employee base Leading on culture-related initiatives, including DE&I event design and safety focused productivity Show less

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  Burckhardt Compression

  Aug 2024 - now

  HR Manager