Jane Wells

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2007

  HR generalist role.

  • HR Advisor

    Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Restaurant Manager

    Jan 1998 - Nov 2004
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  Jardin Valley restaurants Ltd

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2014

  Human Resources Manager

  To manage the HR and training function across 22 restaurants and 1400 employees.To be an advisory service on all HR policies for Business Manager and Operations Supervisors.Keep the company up to date on legislation changes and to ensure that we are always compliant.Support Business managers with recruitment and selection, disciplinary and grievances, PR’s andperformance management.Liaise with other departments i.e Payroll and Customer serviceProduce all documents required for bi annual Board meetingsPresent feedback to both the board and Business managers on the performance of the HR function andthe people side of business as a wholeRaise awareness of the company within local communitiesBuild relationships with local people including schools, Police, local councils and fellow businessesPlan, prepare and roll out training classesArrange team building activities for 50+ people including travel and accommodation as well as the eventitselfOverseeing all aspects of HR for a 1400 strong work force over 22 sites. Working for a McDonalds Franchisee out in the field.Supporting the daily HR functions as well as working along side senior management on strategic planning and moving the business in the right direction with employees being the driving force.HR Generalist role Show less

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  Ronald McDonald House Charities UK

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2019

  Operations and Development Consultant

  The list below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of what I do in my current role but to give brief overview as the role is extremely varied and changes over time. In 2017 I have had a much more strategic role with the Charity and have been the Operations team Finance Lead also - overseeing budgeting, forecasting and accounts for 11 Ronald McDonald Houses in the UK. In addition to this for the past 18 months I have been the Charity HR go to also, advising and supporting staff and management on any HR issues that arise prior to the appointment of a Charity HR Consultant in November 2017. Monitor and oversee the day-to-day running of Ronald McDonald Houses  Works alongside the House Managers to advise and guide to ensure consistency and compliance with all Ronald McDonald House Charities policies Assists with the hiring of House management teams Complete performance reviews and set goals for all House Managers Oversee completion of other staff member’s performance reviews and goals  Ensure standardisation of registration and related paperwork, employment of staff-application forms, interviews, discipline and grievance procedures etc. Ensuring a comprehensive and successful fundraising plan is implemented and opportunities are fully developed in all Houses Oversee the use of the database in all Houses including reporting Completes House Assessments to monitor and drive improvements with House operations and standards Overseeing the renewing and building of valuable donor relationships in all Houses Acts as an advocate for Ronald McDonald House Charities to all external and internal contacts Builds and maintains a good working relationship with hospital hierarchy in order to resolve any operational issues Works in consultation with Head Office support functions as needed Builds strong working relationships with the Board of Governors based on trust and mutual accountability Setting and accountability for individual House budgets Show less

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  The Children's Trust

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

  Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
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  Co-op

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Area Manager

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2022