Lindsay D.

Experience

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  Organon Research Scotland

  Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

  Personnel Assistant

  Organisation of recruitment activities; shortlisting applications, acknowledging speculative applications.Arranging interviews; Liaising with Senior Managers to determine diary availability, booking rooms, booking catering, producing interview paperwork in a timeous manner and creating all associated correspondence for candidate in relation to the recruitment process.Assistance with Graduate Recruitment; shortlisting applications, liaising with recruitment agencies, scheduling interviews, assessing candidates in competency based interviews and assessments and tracking candidate progress. Show less

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  South Lanarkshire College

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

  Working with HR Manager within newly created HR Department responsible for providing HR Service to over 1000 staffProvision of HR advice to staff at all levels, including Senior Management TeamImplementation of new Absence Management Policy: Distribution to all staff and providing advice if requiredResponsible for reporting absence to Line Managers, recording details on database, identifying absence trigger points and attending formal absence meetings.Responsible for the recruitment and appointment of staff within the College; Creation of adverts, Person Specifications, Job Descriptions, conducting shortlisting, arranging interviews, including the creation of all related correspondence to candidates, collation and co-ordination of all paperwork for the interview panel. Conducting pre-employment checks e.g. obtaining references, Disclosure Scotland checks and medical information. Creating and issuing of contracts of employment.Responsible for the administration and processing of timesheets for approximately 50 temporary lecturers.Devising annual ‘All Staff Development Days’; liaised with external training providers and events staff, creation of training materials, communications to staff in advance of the event.Chairperson and Member of College Middle Management Team and Member of Joint Negotiating Committee Show less

  • HR Officer

    Nov 2002 - Dec 2005

  • Acting HR Manager

    Aug 2004 - Apr 2005
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  Strathclyde Fire and Rescue / Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

  Dec 2005 - Nov 2013

  Working as a member of Area Management Teams to provide a high quality, consistent and proactive HR business partner service to all levels of Management across Regional Areas (1100 employees)Coach, support, mentor and challenge my stakeholders to determine appropriate and consistent HR solutions to a range of employee relations matters in order to minimise risk to the organisation. Consulting and negotiating with Unions as required.Working with Senior Managers to lead the implementation of the Service’s policies and advise on HR projects such as restructures, and staffing reviews.Preparation, monitoring, reporting and analysis of statistical information in relation to absence costs, discipline and grievance matters and reporting these regularly to Area Management Teams and Corporate Performance Team.Create and maintain strong working relationships with all key customers at all levels throughout the organisation.Creation, review and development of HR Policies and proceduresTraining staff on subjects such as Absence, Performance and Career Management Show less

  • HR Adviser (Business Partner Team)

    May 2007 - Nov 2013

  • Assistant HR Adviser

    Dec 2005 - May 2007
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  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  People and Organisational Development Manager

  Providing cover during a period of Maternity Leave and beyond.Development of Harmonised Policies for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).Co-ordination of Scottish-wide Voluntary Severance / Early Retirement programme.Member of the Employee Partnership Forum and Staffing Committee of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service BoardWorking Together Framework and establishment of employee relations structures at national and local level.Consultation and Negotiation with Representative Bodies.Active member of the HR/OD Management Team.Manage and co-ordinate the activities of HR/OD Advisors.Develop and prepare reports, statistics and key performance indicators and other management information for key internal and external stakeholders e.g. Strategic Leadership Team and the SFRS Board. Show less

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  Scottish Prison Service

  Mar 2015 - now

  Head of HR within the local establishments, providing professional HR advice and practical solutions to the Governors and senior managers.Lead and develop effective, multi site HR/L&D Teams.Implementing the HR vision and strategy.Manage workforce planning requirements for the business areas.Manage budgets, ensure all finances are delivered in line with budget policy.

  • HR Business Partner: HR Central Services

    Jun 2022 - now

  • HR Business Partner: HMP Low Moss & HMP Greenock

    Mar 2015 - now