Hazel Page

Experience

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  Molson Coors Beverage Company

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Human Resources Assistant (Secondment)
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  SA Brain and Company Ltd

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2007

  Recruitment & Training Coach
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  Welsh Government

  Dec 2007 - Oct 2014

  Provided strategic leadership in implementing skills delivery programs, ensuring alignment with European funding requirements and organisational objectives.

  • Senior Skills Delivery Manager

    Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Contract Manager for European Funded Projects

    Jan 2010 - May 2013

  • Human Resources Advisor

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2009
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  Welsh Government

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2023

  • Played a pivotal role in establishing a new Government arm’s length body overseeing the recruitment of key leadership positions, including Chair, Deputy Chair/Chair of Research & Engagement Committee, six initial Board Members, and CEO.• Led the recruitment process, ensuring compliance and efficiency by developing comprehensive job descriptions, coordinating with legal teams and senior stakeholders, and managing recruitment partners.• Championed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) principles to ensure fairness and equity in recruitment processes.• Generated reports for scrutiny committee and provided regular updates to the Minister for Education & Welsh Language.• Supported interviews, documented discussions, and prepared insightful reports for Ministerial approval. Show less • Drove the HR & People Strategy, supporting the development of organisational capability in all people-related activities.• Collaborated closely with the Group Director, contributing to senior management meetings by providing insights on people-related issues and initiatives.• Developed a robust workforce and succession planning approach, supporting career progression through personalised development plans.• Led initiatives to address development areas identified through annual People Surveys and provided proactive advice on people issues.• Established and managed SHELL Information Sessions, coordinating guest speakers from team members to industry experts to deliver presentations and answer questions, enhancing staff's broader understanding and strategic perspective.• Ensured compliance and quality assurance across HR activities, working closely with the HR Business Partner team. Show less

  • Recruitment Lead - Post Compulsory Education & Training Project

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Senior People Operations Manager - Skills, Higher Education & Lifelong Learning

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Senior Programme Controls and Funding Manager

    Mar 2015 - Apr 2019
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  Medr: Commission for Tertiary Education and Research | Y Comisiwn Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2024

  Senior HR & OD Manager (Establishment Team) - secondment

  COO Recruitment:• Orchestrated the end-to-end recruitment process for a Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the SCS recruitment process and ensuring alignment with public bodies unit compliance.• Collaborated with the executive team to define the COO's role, responsibilities, and requisite skills, qualifications and experience.Recruitment Framework:• Led the development of a new values based recruitment strategy grounded in meticulous research on recruitment best practices. • Oversaw the engagement of a psychometric testing organisation and ensured seamless integration into the recruitment process.• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the framework resonated with the organisation's ethos and appealed to top-tier talent.Performance Management System Development:• Led the research and design of a bespoke performance management system tailored to organisational requirements.• Organised staff engagement initiatives to solicit feedback on performance management preferences, fostering alignment with organisational objectives.• Facilitated staff engagement activities aimed at shaping organisational values and fostering a cohesive culture.General HR and OD:• Facilitated staff engagement activities aimed at shaping organisational values and fostering a cohesive culture.• Collaborated cross-functionally to tackle HR-related challenges and implement effective solutions.• Monitored HR and OD trends, regulations, and best practices to facilitate continuous process enhancement. Show less

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  Welsh Government

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Head of Resourcing Strategy
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  Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

  Dec 2024 - now

  Acting Head of Public Appointments & SCS Recruitment