Experience

• 

  Wm morrison supermarkets plc

  Nov 1994 - Aug 2007

  Personnel manager

  Previous employee of Presto/Safeway as HR Manager / Retail Duty Manager

• 

  Dobbies garden centres plc

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2011

  Company hr advisor

  Initiated adequate system of internal control by formulating and implementing HR policies, procedures and accountabilities to 25 stores, steered the development and training of store personnel and ensured best practice to fit with the wider company strategy.Key Contributions:Coordinated with supervisors to resolve conflicts, efficiently conducted training sessions for store members. Appraised and headed store operation by establishing best practiceRendered management expertise to support and assist in all ER related issues including disciplinary, grievance, tribunal claims, absence management, labour turnover, and development.Fostered congenial relationship and effective communication with store manager on a daily basis, evaluated employee engagement, and led training and coaching for managers. Managed the significant challenges of store operations, including organised Management of uniform supply, skilfully developed contract with suppliers to ensure the smooth operation processChampioned stores and head office endeavour, including advertising vacancies via internet and sanctioned recruitment related advertising for instore and external agencies. Show less

• 

  Dobbies garden centres ltd

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2017

  Competently deliver active functional support and directly reporting to Chief Operating Officer. Leverage astute analytical capabilities and perceptive operational requirements for developing HR strategy, policies, processes, projects, and training. Oversee the payroll function, introduce new benefits to employees, interpreted and enforced company policy and implement new technologies within the HR arena.Key Contributions:Administered and controlled payroll function and activities, provided process training to increase task reduction and boost accuracy to 99% with a resource saving of £50K per annum.Challenged with the responsibility of propelling strategic initiatives by initiating e-learning software and led bespoke modules, including holistic induction programme, ER and H&S training, payment card industry standards.Created a senior management training programme with the collaboration of external training providers, including apprenticeship provision, leadership and management development, and conducted essential hospitality training.Acknowledged for outstanding contribution in executing HR metrics to business, resulting in streamlining process, provided impeccable guidance in strategic decision-making process and enhance compliance. Show less Played a vital as operational HR business partner and significantly delivered strategic consultancy to HR director, central office managers, directors and regional manager. Recognised for consistently projecting a polished and professional demeanour throughout the service to instigate and pursue initiatives management capability. Utilised a diplomatic leadership style as a foundation for directing central support office activities, including build rapports with subordinates, monitored recruitment and induction process, employee engagement, talent management, training and development.Key Contributions:Devised, steered, and executed training programme for existing and newly hired employees, and established awareness regarding staff development for different protective characteristics.Delivered administration of HR department, managed time, attendance, and payroll systems as well as provided change management programme, conducted training of managers and staff, resulting in saving £150K staff cost. Upheld superior level of expertise to supervise TUPE transfers both internally and externally as well as spearheaded the new store opening programmes.Evaluated, developed and implemented of Santa School & Service and Selling programmes across the estate. Show less

  • Company HR Manager

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  • HR Business Partner

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2015
• 

  Childcare connections

  Jan 2013 - now

  Chair of the board of directors

  Childcare Connections is a registered charitable organisation providing affordable childcare to working parents in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians, As a member of the Management Board I actively participate in the strategic decision making of the organisation, business planning for the future, tendering for council funding, support the management of any employee relations issues / business reorganisation requirements etc. This role is voluntary and is balanced alongside my full time role as HR Development and Systems Manager at Dobbies Garden Centres. Show less

• 

  Institute of occupational medicine (iom)

  Jan 2018 - now

  The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) is one of the leading providers of workplace health research and consultancy services. Our expertise extends across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Our head office is in Edinburgh and we have regional offices in London, Stafford and Chesterfield along with an international office in Singapore.

  • Director of Performance Culture and Delivery

    Sept 2023 - now

  • People & Operations Director

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2023
• 

  Bonnyrigg rose football club

  Jun 2023 - now

  Member board of directors

  Volunteer board member, supporting the first team club to continue success and engage fans. Support the club shop growth, recruitment of volunteers and fund raising for the club.