Rowena Vause MA CIPD

Experience

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  Royal Bank of Scotland

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2008

  HR Telephone Assessor

  Perform and assess competency-based interviews for a variety of roles, and to provide a point of contact for candidates within high volume national in-house recruitment environment.

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  Opal Telecom

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  Resourcing Consultant & HR Assistant

  • Effectively account managing a portfolio of diverse sales roles nationally based and facilitating the end to end recruitment processes to support the changing demands of a growing business• To support the HR consultant & HR manager by conducting Investigations and Disciplinary meetings whilst giving accurate and effective policy advice to employees.• Working in partnership with recruiting departments to advise on tactical approach to recruitment and supporting managers in the assessment and selection of candidates, whist ensuring managers adhere to predetermined processes.• Implemented a new in-house recruitment strategy, which significantly reduced the recruitment costs to the business• Designed and facilitated specialised assessment centres for the selection of sales staff Show less

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  Ford Retail Group

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

  Regional HR Assistant

  Working closely with the business to provide a generalist Human Resources service to Managers, whilst undertaking focused HR activity as directed by the Head of HR in support of business improvement.The first point of contact for all HR business as usual activity and supporting the implementation of the HR strategies in such field as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development planning and implementation, talent management, succession planning, employment law, compensation and benefits and policy development.Responsibilities• Provide first class HR expertise, advice and guidance to employees on HR policies, procedures and legislation ensuring a consistent pragmatic approach.• Support and coach line managers to effectively manage all aspects of business as usual activity, including recruitment and selection, induction, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management to ensure company objectives are achieved.• Design, deliver and coordinate Learning and Development courses and HR related events to update management practice within the Northern Region.• Identify and review objectives and key performance indicators and where appropriate suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet professional and business requirements.• Provide management information on a monthly basis and as required through the effective use and interrogation of company systems.• To manage and oversee work undertaken by the HR Services Assistant Show less

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  3663 First for Foodservice

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

  Regional HR Business Advisor

  Working closely with the business to provide a generalist Human Resources service to Managers, whilst undertaking focused HR activity as directed by the Head of HR in support of business improvement.The first point of contact for all HR business as usual activity and supporting the implementation of the HR strategies in such field as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development planning and implementation, talent management, succession planning, employment law, compensation and benefits and policy development.Responsibilities• Provide first class HR expertise, advice and guidance to employees on HR policies, procedures and legislation ensuring a consistent pragmatic approach.• Support and coach line managers to effectively manage all aspects of business as usual activity, including recruitment and selection, induction, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management to ensure company objectives are achieved.• Design, deliver and coordinate Learning and Development courses and HR related events to update management practice within the Northern Region.• Identify and review objectives and key performance indicators and where appropriate suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet professional and business requirements.• Provide management information on a monthly basis and as required through the effective use and interrogation of company systems.• To manage and oversee work undertaken by the HR Services Assistant Show less

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  STANLEY Security GB

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2022

  Stanley Security Solutions is a fortune 500 company with a $73m turnover. As the HR Manager l lead the Stanley Products and Solutions HR department which include the PAC/GDX and Stanley Healthcare business units. I form part of the Leadership Team and my key stake holders are the Vice President of Sales, Senior Director of Operations and their teams i.e Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Technical support, Marketing, Finance and R&D teams. Reporting to the SPS HR Director, based in the US, I drive a consistent global HR approach across the business unit working closely with wider HR team in Australia and USA. Furthermore, I ensure the delivery and execution of European led HR initiatives within GB.• Multi-site remit – Stockport, Exeter & Glasgow• Line manager responsibility of the HR Business Partner based in Exeter• Manage employee lifecycle – recruitment & retention• Organisational design & strategic planning including redundancies• Talent management – creating a high performing culture• Performance management• Grievances, disciplinaries & appeals• Training development & delivery• Trade union engagement & TUPE experience Show less Supporting the HR Director GB to achieve the business Operating Plan commitments, achieved via an effective resource plan, competitive remuneration and reward strategies, leadership capability and people management, and other key levers linked to operational and commercial success. The sole point of contact for all HR matters in the Northern region and responsible for providing operational HR advice to managers in all areas of employee relations for a diverse and multi skilled workforce including Sales, Engineers, Technical/Professional/Office support and Customer Service within a global matrix organisation.• Harmonised 300 employee contracts following TUPE acquisition• Increased Employee Engagement & reduced voluntary attrition rates• Created a robust recruitment process & revised all HR policies• Achieved 100% Appraisal completion rates• Successful managed numerous Settlement Agreement cases • Succession Planning Show less

  • HR Manager

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  • HR Business Partner

    Jul 2012 - Mar 2018
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  Fujitsu

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2024

  Promoted into the role of Senior HRBP for UK Delivery business.This role involves leading and managing a team of HR Business Partners to create and deliver the people strategy for the delivery business which employs 3000 employees at Fujitsu.Reporting to the Fujitsu UK HR Director and leading a team of 7 HR Business Partners, playing a key role in the Senior Leadership Team as a subject matter expert to influence and consult on people initiatives.In addition to role:-Project lead for pay planning for c.6000 employees Unite pay negotiations leader Women’s business network champion Show less

  • Senior HR Business Partner - UK Delivery

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  • HR Business Partner

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Envision Pharma Group

  Sept 2024 - now

  Global Senior HR Buisness Parter - Technology