Mike Barnett

Experience

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  British Ceramics Federation

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1983

  Head of Industrial Relations & Chief Negotiator - National Bargaining and disputes
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  Tarmac Building Materials Ltd

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1991

  Head of Human Resources
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  Malden Timber Builders Merchanting Group - Part of Wickes Plc

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

  H. R. Director

  Key AchievementDeveloped and implemented HR strategy as part of a major culture change in 121 diverse trading outlets

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  Hepworth Building Products

  Oct 1993 - Jan 2000

  Human Resources Director
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  Ultraframe uk

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  HR Director
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  HRICS Ltd

  Jun 2004 - now

  Interim HR Management & Consultancy

  Provision of consultancy services to clients with a focus on recruitment, remuneration and management of change. Employment advice on TUPE, reorganisation, disciplinary and grievance issues and discrimination; to clients ranging from e.g. insurance companies, care homes, colleges, charities, manufacturers, motor dealerships, construction and public sector.

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  Mike Barnett Human Resources

  Oct 2004 - now

  Managing Director
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  Airbus

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

  HR Consultant-Interim

  Airbus wished to move a pilot training school from Toulouse so the project involved all contractual aspects of establishing a start up UK based training operation.Review of TUPE, training pilot status establishing terms and contractual arrangements for “employees” and “contractors” of start-up UK training school.Client testimonial“Mike, Thanks very much for what has been a good experience for us too. Eventually we have signed several of both types of contract, consultancy and employment for pilots, and you have a big share of this achievement. We'll be happy to work with you again, should opportunity arise.”Jean-François Schmidt, Training Cooperation Director, Airbus Show less

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  Sun Chemical

  May 2005 - Nov 2005

  HR Consultant-Interim

  Restructuring Programme involving finance shared services, redundancy programmes and recruitment.

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  Rank Hovis McDougall - Manor Bakeries

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

  Interim Head of HR

  Interim HR Consultant, Rank Hovis McDougall - Manor Bakeries Support to General Manager-Manufacturing in delivering key transformation project at Europe's largest cake bakery employing 1500 to achieve Lowest Cost Manufacturer goalPerformance management, enhanced measurement, accountability and improved communications and engagementDelayering of management structures Improving calibre, increasing skills & bringing in external talentRealigning & implementing benchmarked Reward PackageIntegrated team developmentDeveloping an empowerment culture plus2 T.U.P.E. transfers.Client testimonial"Mike has done a fantastic job for us. He has operated with consummate professionalism and delivered far in excess of our expectations"Sue Malti, Human Resources Director - Now Group HR Director Mothercare Plc Show less

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  Rank Hovis McDougall-RBS; now Premier Foods

  Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

  Human Resources Director Interim

  Established HR strategy to support business planEnhanced implementation of Performance Management SystemGuided local management in dealing with contentious race and bullying cases.Negotiated two-year deal with Bakers union to suit budgetary, Company and TU environmentLead restructuring of operational management teams, geared to deliver £x million savings within 18 months Revamped collective agreements and staff handbookEstablished £x million funding stream to operate value adding trainingImproved processes and controls for absence management Coached and developed HR teamClient testimonial"Mike delivered all the objectives that were agreed at the outset"Phil Coles Managing Director, R.F. Brookes Show less

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  First Milk

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Interim HR Project Lead - TUPE, Due Diligence and Integration

  Client testimonial"Mike very quickly got to grips with the essentials and provided me with superb support in dealing with the myriad of issues involved in the due diligence process and in analysing employment matters in general. He also demonstrated a terrier like persistence ensuring that all the plates kept spinning. He possesses invaluable expertise in the whole area of TUPE and the acquisition process." Natalie Freeth Group HR Director First Milk

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  Smith & Nephew PLC

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Global Transformation Project - Global Human Resources Lead

  Global Human ResourcesTransition programme to establish low cost manufacturing in China, closure of US operation and rightsizing UK including lean:-Developed job evaluation, compensation and benefits for China manufacturing operation and expatriates and retention plan for US.Developed and managed global workforce/resourcing plan including organisational designs.Developed and managed training and development programmes.Developed and managed robust HR risk and contingency planning.Responsible for employee communication programme.Developed cultural awareness inputs for cross- cultural working.Managed global supply chain restructuring.Coordinated talent management and succession planning for AWM.Initiated and delivered RPO exercise.Client testimonial“The senior team and I appreciate your dedication and commitment during this challenging period. We have avoided delay and managed without disruption as our organisation transitioned. This is a credit to you and your team……….We will miss your contribution and positive energy. Whilst I was cautious about appointing an interim to this business critical role, I now have a positive outlook following your time with us.”Paul Adams, SVP Global Operations Wound Management Show less

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  Humberside Fire & Rescue Service

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Human Resources Consultant - OD

  Restructuring of Support ServicesWorked with the senior team to establish process and a comprehensive project plan.Provided a “health check” on organisational changesWrote policies and procedures (using Ambulance Service, NHS and Local Authority examples) Utilised and developed job evaluation process Prepared and supported the delivery of internal communications including union consultationPreparation of proposal for Fire Authority Provided a blueprint for Organisational Development, Talent Management and Succession PlanningProvided guidance on the legal and employment implications of outsourcing or shared service restructuring options.Client testimonial"Mike…….. quickly became an essential element in managing the project….. proactive in engaging key managers and advising us on the essential aspects of ensuring a successful outcome. Mike has demonstrated a real tenacity in assisting us through this, even when faced with real challenges, he has not been diverted from the goals set for him and I have been very satisfied with his input from giving strategic advice right down to filling our policy gaps. I should add that whilst we hired Mike for his strategic input he has never been afraid to roll up his sleeves and assist us with the practicalities of seeing this review through to a conclusion."Dene Sanders - Chief Fire Officer Show less

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  Elliott Modular

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  HR Consultant

  Job evaluation and pay restructuring Redundancy completionsDismissal and grievance hearingsBaseline for attendance management programmeClient testimonial".............He hit the ground running and we have been extremely satisfied with his contribution, his sound judgement, technical know-how and people management skills. He developed an excellent relationship with the team very quickly and was seen as a key contributor to the HR agenda."Neal Andrew, Manufacturing Director Show less

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  Remploy Ltd

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Interim HR Consultant

  Support to North East manufacturing sites during Collective Consultation

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  NHS Greater Manchester

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  HR Transition -TUPE

  HR transition lead for two PCT's within the NHS Greater Manchester cluster transitioning to new Clinical Commissioning Group architectureClient testimonial".............very approachable, keen to achieve whatever was requested …hardworking and reliable….forged good relationships with executive directors, senior managers, staff and staff representatives who were pleased to work with him without exception."Lesley Mort, Chief Officer – NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group. Show less