Kirsty Williams Assoc CIPD

Experience

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  Unite the Union

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2013

  Union Workplace Representative / Branch Chairperson

  • Represent union members at investigation, Disciplinary / Grievance /Sickness and Absence and appeal meetings with members.• Organising and chairing monthly meetings with the union secretary and all workplace representatives at UHCW NHS Trust, Coventry and St Cross Hospital, Rugby to feedback any information from the management. Discuss new policies and procedures, updates to existing policies in place. Cases that they are dealing with at present or discuss previous ones and the outcomes that they may be pleased with or not.• Organise recruitment events / days across the two hospital sites.• Attend monthly joint negotiation committee meetings between the Trust board, HR management and other representatives from other unions within the trust. To negotiate updates and new policies and procedure, updates regarding the trusts position – such as finances, gaining foundation trust status, organisational changes and any other employee / departmental concerns that need to be discussed at that trust board level.• Oversee finances – membership fees, branch funds.• Training – to ensure all new and existing workplace representatives go the correct training and are up to date with correct information needed.• Advise members regarding their employment and any problems or issues they may have.• Meet with relevant staff or departments that maybe involved with any of the above meetings to determine facts and gain any evidence that is required of the case. Show less

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  SAINT-GOBAIN (TRADING AS GIBBS AND DANDY)

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  HR, Executive & Marketing Assistant

  Fixed Term Contract (4 months)• First point of contact for all HR related enquiries• First point of contact for all enquiries from customers and staff• Management of HR systems – for all Head office staff and direct reports• Time recording, Annual leave management• Inductions to all staff – Monitor and Resource• Training Co-ordination / Learning Gateway• Recruitment & Selection - Job Evaluation / Job Descriptions / Advertisements / Contracts• Manage and Co-ordinate the internal and external staff and customer event’s programme.• Internal and external website management• Monthly Reports on Marketing schemes, company over-time• Financial • Marketing budget management, raising of purchase orders, invoice processing for payment• Raising purchase orders for non-marketing spend for head office • Check monthly spend reports for marketing and non-marketing spend for head office• Communication – Co-ordinate Bi-monthly newsletter, announcements and provide support to monthly branch briefings• Administration support to Executive team (Finance Director, Commercial & Marketing Director and Sales Director) – diary management, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, personal expenses. Show less

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  Ryder System, Inc.

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Learning & Development Coordinator

  • Identify and arrange all mandatory, fundamental, ad-hoc and legally required training for all staff in England and Northern Ireland • Manage and prepare E-mails, agenda’s, all materials for training courses• Opening and dissemination of office post, photocopying, scanning and binding of documents.• Manage and maintain all electronic and manual training records – Internal and External • Manage and maintain Purchase Order system for all training, accommodation and travel• Organise conferences meetings, functions, hospitality, and accommodation and travel arrangements.• Manage annual Personal Development Reviews (PDR’s) for all staff. Created and implemented a training matrix after analysing the training needs for each position within Ryder• Recruitment and Selection for Trainee Technician Apprentices for England and Northern Ireland - application process, interviewing, selection Show less

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  Saint-Gobain - Trading as Gibbs and Dandy Group

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  HR, Executive & Marketing Assistant

  • Asked to return after previous Fixed Term Contract• First point of contact for all HR related enquiries• First point of contact for all enquiries from customers and staff• Management of HR systems – for all Head office staff and direct reports• Time recording, Annual leave management• Inductions to all staff – Monitor and Resource• Training Co-ordination / Learning Gateway• Recruitment & Selection - Job Evaluation / Job Descriptions / Advertisements / Contracts• Manage and Co-ordinate the internal and external staff and customer event’s programme.• Including a successful Annual Supplier Conference and Gala dinner (370 attendees), Monza Grand Prix trip, Employee Road Show (13 locations – 2 Companies – 690 employees), London Oxo Tower meal, Open top bus tour and evening river cruise with entertainment and others• Internal and external website management• Monthly Reports on Marketing schemes, company over-time• Financial • Marketing budget management, raising of purchase orders, invoice processing for payment• Raising purchase orders for non-marketing spend for head office • Check monthly spend reports for marketing and non-marketing spend for head office• Communication – Co-ordinate Bi-monthly newsletter, announcements and provide support to monthly branch briefings• Administration support to Executive team (Finance Director, Commercial & Marketing Director and Sales Director) – diary management, travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, personal expenses.• Coordination of the Health & Safety Business plan, including development of the “Wellbeing Programme” Show less

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  Airways Aviation Group

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  HR Manager

  • Manage an efficient HR Department and team• Managed company restructure in March 2015• Recruitment & Selection - Job Evaluation / Job Descriptions / Advertisements / Contracts of Employment• Inductions to all new employees – Monitor and Resource. New induction process introduced• Payroll and Pension management• Implemented annual appraisals• Prepare, deliver HR data – Weekly, monthly and board meetings• Training and development - Planning and delivering, training for all employees• Implementation of safe-guard training for all employees and consultants• Disciplinary and grievances• Develop and implementing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant with current employment law for the UK and Europe• Writing and implemented new Employee Handbook• Assisting with day-to-day HR related questions• Implementation ands management of HR system (Selima and HR Online) – No systems were in place, a new HR system was identified and implemented. Time recording / annual leave / sickness and absence• All employees under went a contract consultation and all successfully signed new contracts. This was to ensure all employees terms and conditions were standardised; in order to give greater consistency and professionalism to the company and employees. • General administration duties Airways Aviation previously had no HR in place for over 12 months; in a short space of time I implemented a new culture within the company. Cross departmental communication improved, disciplinary and grievances were lowered and the employee sickness improved by 85%. Identified a company reward package – new pension scheme, gym membership, and discounts with retailers. Show less

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  Solus Ceramics

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  HR Manager

  Due to the growth of the company it was decided to implement a HR Manger after 21 years of business and I was employed to implement the HR function. Upon commencement I reviewed all the employee documents, company policies and procedures, created and implemented an employee survey. This enabled me to design and implement a HR Strategy, which was successful as the company was accredited an Investors In People accreditation in June 2017.• Company Core Values – Whilst reviewing all aspects of the HR function myself and the Managing Director decided that the company core values no longer suited the business and I was asked to lead the implementation of the new core values. • Worked with the IT Team to design and develop HR page on the internal intranet.• H&S Manager – Reviewed all aspects of H&S, updated all areas to ensure the company was compliant. The company had an H&S inspection in March 2017 and I was commended on all work and improvements that had been made since the previous inspection • Joint lead on company restructure in 2016 – Two new departments introduced• Advise, manage and attend grievance and disciplinary meetings• Offer and advice and support to employees regarding company policies, procedures and employment law• Reviewed, develop and implemented HR policies and procedures, employee handbook, employee personnel files and introduced electronic files and database• Employee contract consultation – all employee terms and conditions, notice periods were standardised• Payroll and pension management• Prepare, deliver HR data• New employee induction designed and implemented• New recruitment, selection and interview process • Educate and guide managers on effective performance management processes, including appraisals, regular feedback and team motivation• Reviewed all rewards and recognition – New annual leave entitlements for employees introduced Show less

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  The Myton Hospices

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  HR Manager

  • Support HR Director, including strategic and budget management• Manage and support HR Team including an Apprentice• Provide HR advice for a wide range of employee relations issues• Undertake employment investigations, grievances, disciplinary and capability issues• Support Managers with implementation of HR policies and procedures, using best practice• Provide key HR data for the Board, Senior Leadership Team and Line Managers• Implementation of new HR & Payroll system (iTrent) – Part of the project team, ensuring HR data accuracy• Created and developed new Absence Management database for more robust reporting, providing support to Line Managers. Set up regular absence review meetings with Line Managers to provide clarity, consistency and transparency• Reviewed and identified new recruitment procedures to provide a solid interviewing process, providing more support to recruiting managers and reduction in the number of candidates not attending interviews. Implemented new documentation to support the processNew areas of advertising identified and implemented, whilst raising the profile of organisation and being cost effective• Proactive in relationship building ensuring the HR department is approachable, accessible and staffed at all times• Highly focused in achieving a successful outcome for conflict resolution• Supporting The Myton Hospices HR strategy and Core Values including Respect, Dignity, One Myton and Professionalism throughout everything I do.FTC Show less

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  PERI

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  HR Consultant

  • Support HR Director• Investors in People project – Accreditation due for renewal. Set up project group, reviewed previous feedback and accreditation notes. Identified areas against the new framework for improvement to obtain current standard or meet higher standard. • HR Documentation Review project - Reviewed and updated identified policies to ensure full compliance. Reviewed, amended and implemented where necessary HR letters / documentation, a bank of template letters – consistency, in line with policies and procedures and compliant with UL legislation. Written and implemented guidance notes for formal and informal HR meetings for Managers, supervisors and HR Team. Show less

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  Dürr

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2019

  HR Manager

  • FTCAutonomous role to drive the delivery of the strategic business plans• HR lead on group organisational change projects, managing redundancy programme ensuring no disruption to service delivery and maintaining company morale.• Drive key people related change decisions, anticipating and effectively dealing with any people issues• Lead, develop and manage stakeholder management to ensure the delivery of HR & operational priorities in line with the business plan• Coaching the leadership teams in handling sensitive and complex HR issues• Implementation of EDI programme• Payroll management for UK and Slovakia employees• Update any polies and HR related documentation to ensure compliance and consistency Show less

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  World of Books

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  HR Manager

  HR Manager for the Coventry location (350+) and 5 national transport depots (60+).World of Books opened up a new warehouse, offices and transport depot in October 2018, I initially joined as an Interim HBP to review HR practices, recruitment, attrition rates and coaching/training in place.Reduced agency headcount for warehouse workers from 96% to 63%.Created, developed and implemented reports and databases - collating all available information into a central source•Manage HR team•Ensure HR team are kept up to date with any legal changes•Provide expert advice and guidance for a wide range of employee relations issues, including complex cases•Provide advice and support to Directors, senior managers and external stakeholders on HR trends and requirements•Delivering all people related policy, processes and development, coaching management & employees through the employment life cycle•Managed effective recruitment process to attract the right candidates within the right time scales to meet the business output and at the right cost•Weekly and Monthly HR reporting•Worked with external procurement team to implement PSL •Implemented individual personnel files, ensuring all data held is up to date and accurate•Lead on HR and recruitment projects:Designed recruitment and selection processes for the Company across all levels of employee to include job descriptions, selecting appropriate sourcing methods, designing interview questions right through to job offer and induction stageDesigned and implemented training framework for all new and existing employees / agency workersLocal market research, to design and implement a monthly bonus scheme that is competitive. •Monthly payroll management•Reviewed and updated HR documentation to ensure compliance and consistency •Introduced Employee Forum•Mental Health Responder •Employee engagement: Introduced monthly driver meetings, lead regular updates •Organised events Show less

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  PRM Newage

  Dec 2019 - now

  HR & H&S Manager