Experience

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  Whitbread

  Apr 2007 - May 2010

  Hr advisor
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  Paladin group

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Group hr advisor
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  Islamic relief worldwide

  Jun 2011 - May 2016

  Strategic HR Management:- Develop HR strategies to support the organisation’s global strategic plans and the business requirement- Develop HR processes to establish operations in new countries and develop measurement systems to evaluate HR’s contribution to the achievement of the organisation’s global strategic goals- Provide leadership for the development and integration of the organisation’s culture, values, ethical standards, risk management and employer branding- Manage learning & development within the regionGlobal Talent Acquisition and Mobility:- Globally align local and regional practices with organisational vision, culture and values- Develop a global staffing plan with key stakeholders that support business needs- Develop, implement and evaluate orientation and onboarding processes that are culturally relevant and aligned with the global organisational strategyGlobal Compensation and Benefits:- Establish and communicate a global compensation and benefits strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports employee engagement- Develop, implement and assess job valuation systems aligned with global business strategy- Develop, implement and manage compensation, benefits and perquisite programs for global assignees and local employees for each country of operation.Talent and Organisational Development:- Implement and evaluate a process to measure the effectiveness of organizational development programs based on global HR metrics/ measurements (including employee engagement surveys, turnover rates, training return on investment, benchmarking data, scorecards)- Develop and implement processes, programs and tools to support organisation and workforce development at all levels of the organisation (career and leadership development, succession planning, retention, repatriated employees, short-term assignments)- Conduct regular HR audit, evaluate results and make recommendations for corrective actions to strengthen HR internal controls Show less - Leading on the development and implementation of the HR strategy, work plans, and systems- Lead the implementation of the HR strategy and ensure continued matching of resource capability with existing and future development and growth objectives- Lead policy ideas to support the development of strategic, thematic and annual plans with input on human resource requirements and succession planning.- Ensuring that learning needs are identified/matched with appropriate, relevant and cost effective solutions- Lead on the performance management process (performance evaluation, performance planning & succession processes) to ensure that IRW has a framework for measuring and improving the performance of employees at all levels- Act as a key agent in the direction, support and management of change within the organisation and provide senior management coaching on all HR issues- Provide expertise in support of reorganisation, restructuring and organisational growth to ensure that structures are aligned to IRW needs and to ensure that changes are implemented smoothly.- Leading on diversity monitoring, metric analysis and development of interventions to improve awareness and representation including training & brown bag delivery- Lead on and provide support on initiatives and activities relevant to compensation and benefits matters Show less

  • Regional HR Manager - Asia

    Jan 2014 - May 2016

  • Senior HR Business Partner

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
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  Oxfam international

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2022

  - Developing and executing the global HR strategy, driving HR initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals. - Provide strategic leadership, collaborate with Affiliate HR leads, and work closely with senior management to optimize HR practices globally.- Provide strategic guidance to regional HR teams, ensuring consistent HR practices and compliance across multiple countries and regions.- Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including dispute resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations.- Lead and support organizational development and change management initiatives globally. Show less

  • Global Head of HR Operations

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Head of Employee Relations - Global Shared Services

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
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  Oxfam international

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  Director people and culture

  - Lead and oversee the human resources function across multiple countries and regions on a global scale.- Oversee the implementation and standardization of HR policies, processes, and programs globally.- Manage and oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance globally.- Lead and support organizational development and change management initiatives globally.- Lead global HR projects, such as HR system implementations, HR process harmonization, and global talent acquisition strategies.- Manage relationships with external vendors, such as HR consultants and service providers, to ensure effective HR service delivery. Show less

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  Mercy corps

  Oct 2023 - now

  Regional human resources director