Beth Rees-Godfrey

Experience

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  DeLaval

  May 2007 - Feb 2008

  HR Officer / PA to Managing Director (Maternity leave cover)
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  Burtons Foods

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2009

  HR Assistant
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  Daniel Contractors Limited

  Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Regional HR Officer

  Reporting to Head of HR based in Warrington, responsible for providing operational HR support to line management and forming the first line support in dealing with a range of HR issues for sites in South Wales and Southern England.

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  Tata Steel Europe

  May 2010 - Apr 2012

  My key responsibility was to drive the people agenda, including succession planning and assisting with the development and promotion the Supply Chain Academy. Engaging with key stakeholders, ensuring that individuals currently employed within the SCT project were not overlooked in their substantive function in terms of talent pipeline and reintegration into the team. A highly unionised environment, reporting to the Regional Account Manager and direct links with the HR Business Partners, my area of responsibility was predominantly based on the Llanwern site, providing HR support for Construction Products, part of the Distribution business and Llanwern Mills, part of the Strip Products business, approx. 700 employees in total. Areas had separate Terms and Conditions, Policies and Procedures.

  • Lead HR Advisor - Supply Chain & Supply Chain Transformation (Secondment)

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  • HR Advisor - Llanwern Mills

    May 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2014

  HR Advisor

  Assisting the Director of HR in providing a high quality, cost effective HR service by engaging with key stakeholders and coaching and supporting managers in all employee relations matters. Responsible for developing and updating policies and procedures and cascading information in an appropriate manner. Responsible for the entire recruitment lifecycle to include management of the induction process.

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  Newport City Council

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  HR Business Partner

  Supporting the Senior Business Partner, I proactively guided and supported Head Teachers and the Senior Leadership Team in the development of strategies to improve performance and implement organisational change. Particular focus on the upskilling of managers through the implementation and delivery of learning exchanges and reviewing the talent pipeline. Fostering strong, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

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  IQE

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

  HR Generalist
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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Senior HR Advisor
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  Torfaen County Borough Council

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2022

  Schools Strategic HR Business Partner
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  Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

  Human Resources Officer

  I deliver strategic assistance to HR Director Network for smooth execution of programme by collaborating with the 22 Local authorities. Provide effective guidance on various aspects, comprising social care, workforce planning, consultation responses, and support to embed national policy as per Welsh Government standards. Furthermore, I ensure provision of prompt response on all queries associated with teachers' pay. Optimise performance and skillset of managers through successful launch of Line Manager Handbook and training modules. Guide on formation and delivery of people development plan for association. Manage all aspects of recruitment and talent acquisition as well as generalist HR duties associated with the whole employee lifecycle.My achievements from this role have been: - Successfully led recruitment campaign and on-boarding of Head of Joint Inspection Team, whilst collaborating with Welsh Government officials. - Delivered exceptional contributions as Line Manager for HR Assistant as well as provided coaching / mentoring support to the Assistant HR Officer. - Achieved significant improvement in service delivery by optimising managers knowledge and capabilities in undertaking their roles. - Provided local government response for Agile working in WLGA, including leadership on local government voice through support of HR Director Network in respect of Agile and flexible working. Show less

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  Ascenti

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  People Services Manager

  A senior member of the People Team, on times deputising for the Head of People and Culture, I lead the People Operations and Payroll teams (a team of 8 with 4 direct reports). Working in unity with the People Advisory and Talent Acquisition teams, fostering a people before process culture.Responsibility for the HRIS and data analytics.

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  The Beth Effect VA & HR Services

  Feb 2025 - now

  Founder and Chief Effector

  Chief Effector at The Beth Effect – Simplifying people operations with expert HR and administrative support.With 18 years of HR experience, I help businesses streamline their people processes through Virtual Assistance and HR Compliance services. At The Beth Effect (thebetheffect.co.uk), I specialise in: • Compliance & Risk Management: Making employment law and risk management straightforward and stress-free. • HR Systems & Data: Ensuring data accuracy and maximizing reporting with tools like BreatheHR, iTrent, Natural HR/Moorepay, and Workday. • Education HR: Simplifying complex guidelines like the STPCD, Burgundy, and Green Books with over 5 years of Education HR Business Partnering experience. • Admin & Note-Taking: Providing sharp, confidential meeting notes, calendar management, and efficient email handling. • Recruitment Support: Streamlining CV screening, interview coordination, and selection processes. Show less