Lee Watts

Experience

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  ADvTECH

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2015

  Talent Management Consultant

  Actively sold the recruitment services of Communicate personnel a subsidiary business within the ADvTECH group.Managed a portfolio of commerce and ecommerce-based clients, fulfilling their Talent Acquisition requirements in an immediate (short), tactical (medium) and strategic (long) term capacity.Managed a Talent pool of candidates with finite skill sets, actively marketing them to clients within the portfolio in line with ascertaining the overall business objectives.

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  Warwick Wealth

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Human Resources Manager

  Providing training to the Business Unit Leaders on how to manage their people as well as various HR guidelines.Monitoring the Application of these processes to ensure a longer retention of top performing staff members and effectively ascertain the Business Unit Leaders performance in this regard. Developing a rigorous, data-driven approach to testing ideas as well as quantifying those results accordingly.

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  Travelstart

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2021

  Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned People Team operations functions: Attraction, Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Retention & Separation.Alignment of business objectives, the administration of policies, procedures and programs relating to the organizations employees and designated business units. Working closely with the CPO and CFO in ensuring the execution of high quality and error free handling regarding people related tasks as well as fostering a positive culture to the benefit of TravelLab Global Group.Quantifying EVP and how the business makes money, saves money and improves efficiencythrough its people. Show less Built Travelstart's employer brand by publicizing the culture, benefits, and other unique facets on various platforms. Management of Talent Acquisition Team across all regional offices. Management of Third-Party Talent Acquisition for all subsidiary businesses. Developed an onboarding program, working closely with Senior Management, People Team members and Business Unit leaders to implement best practice both in accordance with company policy and the groups staffing objectives.Worked closely with Data Team and third-party vendors in driving an understanding of PeopleData and working towards actionable insights. Show less

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Recruitment & People Analytics Manager

    Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
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  Kurtosys

  Sept 2021 - now

  Kurtosys is a secure cloud-based platform focused on enabling investment managers to deliver greater data insights and better reporting capability world-wide at the click of a button.We do this through pain free easy-to-use tools, which allow for seamless integration of data and content, automated reporting, engaging website experiences and safe, secure client portals.Founded in 2002, Kurtosys was funded from Silicon Valley investment and operates across four global offices, employing 200 people. Trusted by the world’s leading investment brands, the company works with some of the world’s largest financial service institutes, including banks, investment managers, mutual fund providers and alternative investments. Show less Responsible for leading, coaching, and overseeing the entire People Operations team, itsfunctions and delivery. Together with Exco, developed and drove forward a people strategy across the company in all four regions ZA, UK, USA & Luxembourg.Ensured all policies and processes focus on supporting and improving the employeeexperience across the entire lifecycle in a modern & contemporary way, speaking to L&D,Benefit adoption and Subsidies, Hybrid / Remote Working and data based decision making.Working with the senior Leadership teams in creating and maintaining a peoplecentered workplace, an inclusive culture that is welcoming, energizing, and empowering Show less

  • Chief Human Resources Officer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Head of People Operations

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2023