Geoff Bruce

Experience

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  NHS 24

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  HR Business Support Advisor

  As HR Business Support Advisor for the Resource and Planning team, I supported Hiring Managers in the Recruitment and Onboarding process for Clinicians and Non-Frontline vacancies. My Key Responsibilities were:• Advertising Vacancies, both Internally and Externally• Managing NHS 24's ATS - Coordinating with Hiring Managers• Conducting Occupational Health / PVG Checks• Attaining Employment References • Administrating New Starter Paperwork• Managing External Agency Recruitment• Responsible for Data Access Request (Redaction)• Worked as part of the Projects Team to co-ordinate and create Business Review Documents for the Recruitment Team Show less

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  Manorview Group

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  People Coordinator

  I worked within a small people team, providing regional support to 10 venues with approximately 600 employees. My role encompassed coordinating all aspects of the employee lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:• Administration of Recruitment• Support during Onboarding• Coordination of Compliance• Provision of Employee Relations Advice and Guidance• Oversight of Training and Development• Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing• Development of People Department Policies and SOPs• Collaboration with the Operations and Communications Team on various projects to enhance the Employee JourneyAchievements:• Successfully implemented an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline the organization's Recruitment Process. Show less

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  Edwin James Group

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2024

  As a member of the Corporate Services Team, I led the Learning & Development function, catering to all business workstreams (Digital, Process, Tech Services & Corporate), encompassing approximately 1000 employees.My primary responsibilities included:• Developing and implementing learning strategies that are in line with the broader organizational goals, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for the diverse workstreams and their employees.• Working in partnership with the People Department to pinpoint key internal talent using robust succession planning tools.• Participating in Workforce Planning to gauge future recruitment and development needs of the business.• Managing the apprenticeship framework in collaboration with the Skills Development Manager throughout the Scotland business.• Sustaining relationships with essential vendors and consultants. Show less As a member of the national HR team at Edwin James Group, I was responsible for supporting all people activities within the Scotland region, overseeing three distinct areas and approximately 360 employees.My principal responsibilities included:• Collaborating with Scotland's Senior Leadership Team to align HR practices with the business strategy and working with other support functions to enhance the employee experience.• Working with the Recruitment Team to fill open positions within my geographic area of responsibility.• Serving as the primary point of contact for all line managers in Scotland seeking advice on people-related issues such as Employee Relations, Absence Management, and Grievances.• Monthly analysis and interpretation of people data, presenting insights and trends to the Senior Leadership Team at board meetings, and providing recommendations for positive changes where needed.• Partnering with the Skills Development Manager to identify and support future talent in the company by finding funding for additional training programs.• Assisting the L&D Taskforce in developing a proposal for the Executive Leadership Team on the future direction of the Edwin James Academy.• Updating policies to reflect legal changes and exploring ways to improve our offerings by evaluating our Reward and Benefits package. Show less

  • Learning and Development Manager

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • HR Advisor (Scotland)

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024