Experience

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  University of pretoria

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  Computer and information literacy lecturer

  I was responsible for lecturing the first year module of Computer and Information literacy. I lectured 10 separate classes per week, with each class consisting of approximately 40 students.Responsibilities included preparing my own lectures, based on a prescribed curriculum, whilst being afforded the freedom to employ various lecturing styles and utilise different media to ensure effective learning was being achieved by all.I was also tasked with invigilating tests and exams, consulting with and assisting students struggling with workloads and resource planning and some general administrative tasks within the computer labs. Show less

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  St. james’s place wealth management

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Commissions assistant

  I worked within a small team to process commission payments to St James's Place Wealth Management Partners (IFA's). My role involved reviewing commission statements and ensuring commission payments were processed accordingly. Additionally managing internal and external queries regarding commission payments and correcting any payment errors. My role also included general administrative duties such as conducting daily audits, ensuring evidence was available for all information input into the company database as well as filing, scanning and organising documentation within the department. Show less

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  Hr180 ltd

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Hr assistant

  I worked in coordination with the HR manager to provide outsourced HR solutions to a variety of SME clients. We worked in collaboration with our clients to provide efficient HR processes that complemented their organisational culture and goals. My role included providing bespoke HR handbooks and policies for clients, advising clients on HR matters, carrying out recruitment and payroll activities and managing employee lifecycle processes.This role required excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people on various levels, allowing me to build relationships with our clients in order to effectively understand their needs. Show less

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  Ge

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Hr administrator

  Working within GE Corporate I assisted the Lifecycle team in providing support to approximately 20,000 employees in all GE Businesses throughout the UK. My team was responsible for assisting the wider HR community and employees with any queries after the employee had been onboarded with the company. Utilising our GCRM (Global Client Relationship Manager) tool I was responsible for facilitating GE employees and the wider HR community with HR processes, including leaves of absence such as maternity and paternity, providing basic HR letters, responding to payroll and benefits queries, maintaining our employee database as a direct input user of Oracle systems, and processing employee terminations from the business. In addition to my normal duties within the Lifecycle team I assisted the onboarding team to manage high volumes by preparing contracts, new starter packs and initiating relevant background checks with our third party vendor.I was further involved in the GE Opinion Survey (GEOS) team, responsible for gathering and collating employee feedback used to identify methods of improvement. Together with a colleague in the Lifecycle team, we established a regular rhythm with the GE Healtchare business to identify ways of managing our relationship in order to offer a oneHR approach thus enhancing the employee experience. Regularly assisted with projects introducing new procedures. Assisting in the preparation of SOP's and becoming one of the main points of contact on maternity queries, feeding back any process changes to my team. Show less

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  Ge oil & gas

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  This was a varied role in which the client groups I supported continuously changed in order to effectively meet the demands of the business. I worked with our plant facilities for both our Pressure Control business in Peterhead as well as interim support for our Subsea manufacturing site at Bridge of Don, whilst also supporting Engineers, Project Managers, Project Planners and our Products team. I successfully partnered with site and business leaders in order to achieve business outcomes whilst acting as an employee advocate for our employees. My duties included managing employee relations, providing manager and employee coaching, supporting employee performance development and liaising with global HR and business leaders to effectively support business outcomes. Acted as a valuable member of the HR team by driving initiatives for process improvements and sharing lessons learned and best practice. Achievements included receiving an award from the GE UK HR Council for being fearless when carrying out a large scale change management exercise. Supported the global HR enablement team, responsible for rolling out the new Performance Development at GE replacing the previous performance management cycle. Show less Responsible for generating an understanding of HR processes in order to collaborate with the HR team to identify areas of simplification and initiate projects to streamline HR processes, whilst having an understanding of the GE network and identifying areas to leverage support throughout the GE business. Worked with the GE Oil & Gas HR team to provide guidance and facilitate the effective use of GE HR tools. Ensured that the HR team had the correct access to HR systems to facilitate their use of the tools. Having a sound understanding of Oracle systems I was able support the HR Managers aligning organisational structures, ensuring effective reporting lines. Worked in conjunction with the legal council on facilitating changes in labour legislation and incorporating such changes in our HR and payroll activities. Navigate GE tools to produce ad hoc reports for the HR community. Responsible for reporting on employee data, which involved identifying reporting needs, manipulating and analysing the data to provide meaningful information to the HR team. Show less

  • Employee HR Specialist

    Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

  • HR Analyst

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Baker hughes

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2021

  • HR Manager

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2021

  • HR Manager

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Compusoft group

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  People manager, uk & nemea

  As a People Manager, I oversaw People strategy and operations across multiple regions, including the UK, Nordics, South Africa, and the USA. I supported the setup of a new entity in North America and handled everything from talent acquisition to employee relations.I led global employee engagement initiatives, administering our employee engagement survey platform, Workday Peakon, managing the platform, analyzing company wide results, and working with senior leaders to implement meaningful action plans. I also contributed to the implementation of Oracle HCM, helping to map requirements, gather data, and optimise the system for our needs.In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, I played a key role in merger and integration activities in the USA and UK, supporting due diligence, TUPE transfers (UK), office relocations, and payroll transitions. I also analysed and recommended benefits harmonisation strategies post-merger to balance market competitiveness with budget considerations. Show less

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  Cyncly

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2025

  Cyncly, formerly Compusoft, emerged following the merger of 2020 and Compusoft in 2021. When I joined Compusoft, the business had 420 employees; today, Cyncly has grown to almost 2,500 employees. As a global B2B SaaS company and leader in design-to-manufacture solutions for the 'spaces for living' industry, the company has undergone significant transformations in leadership, business strategy, and the establishment of foundational HR structures to support its growth.As part of the People Leadership Team, I work closely with the Chief People and Culture Officer to shape and deliver the People strategy through impactful projects. In my role, I am responsible for defining the People M&A and Post-merger integration (PMI) strategy and leading initiatives at all stages - from Pre-Close to Post-Integration and Harmonisation. To support this, I developed a comprehensive People M&A and Integration playbook, complete with standardised templates and tools to ensure consistent approach to all People related aspects of M&A activities. Building strong relationships, stakeholder alignment and effective project planning have been essential to my success in this role. Beyond M&A activity I've also led and/or contributed to broader People transformation projects that align with and support our business objectives. Show less Compusoft is now part of Cyncly.I joined Cyncly in January 2021 and have enjoyed the opportunity to take on several roles, often wearing multiple hats along the way. In my role as People Business Partner I partnered closely with leaders in Customer Success and Revenue Operations to align People strategies with business goals.In this role, I partnered on key initiatives like organisational design, job architecture, and competency mapping, while also supporting engagement strategies, talent management, succession planning, and headcount and budget reviews. I also led change management efforts to guide teams through transitions and restructures.Although I’ve been involved in M&A and integration work since I joined, I formally stepped into the People lead role for this activity in early 2022 and was officially promoted to Director of People M&A and PMI in January 2023. Show less

  • Director of People M&A and PMI

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Director of People M&A and PMI and People Business Partner

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2023