Len Wells

Experience

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  JETLAW MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

  Oct 1999 - Aug 2008

  Interim HR Director & HR Consultant with a diverse portfolio of clients

  Operated as self employed Interim Consultant / Independent Contractor between October 1999 and August 2008, providing strategic HR solutions and HR consulting for clients including Cambridge University, London Overground, Lafarge Aggregates, Balfour Beatty Rail, Mathews Foods PLC, Wolseley Plc, Anchor Ltd and Tyco, reviewing client needs, presenting solutions and delivering contracted transformations. Key achievements include:◼ London Overground Ltd – Settled 2 year pay deal below competing TOC’s had offered.◼ Balfour Beaty Rail Ltd – Provided TUPE advice and support for £800m company with 7,000 employees. ◼ Lafarge Aggregates Ltd – Introduced new OD strategies for shared services models.◼ Mathews Foods - Complete overhaul of their T's&C's, Policies, Procedure and some senior OD work. Show less

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  Dnata

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2017

  Chief People Officer (CPO)

  As Chief People Officer at dnata Ltd, owned and deployed by Emirates Group, I reported to CEO, responsible for managing UK HR team whilst supporting local management teams across 11 geographies. I developed UK talent and succession planning models that became widely adopted across several Group BUs and led UK HR Directors forum across all Emirates Group BUs including Catering, Travel, Emirates Aviation Services. I harmonised polices, practices and procedures including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, and training. Key achievements include: ◼ Planned and executed the rationalisation of Cargo operations, reducing costs by >£2m.◼ Managed sale / transfer of Plane Handling operation for 1,500 employees with “The Go-Ahead Group” to dnata and TUPE transfer of 850 staff from Aviance Ltd.◼ Implemented policies and procedures leading to reductions in absence from 5.5% to 2.5%, saving £1.8m annually. Show less

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  Emirates Group

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  As Global Divisional HCM Business & Process Lead, I reported to Transformation Director, responsible for spearheading major AGILE SAP transformation project for Global Airport Operations Division to revitalise 109,000 employees across Emirates Group. I led SAP transformation and AGILE project for HCM across Group Airport operations and managed SAP process streams, shared services, HR admin, talent management, performance, goals, compensation and benefits, time and attendance, recruitment, on-boarding, self service portal and payroll functions. I aided local CEOs and individual BU teams, aiding local and international transition processes. Key achievements include: ◼ Worked with country CEOs and individual BU teams, aiding local and international transition process success.◼ Completed transformation on time and within budget, contributing to expected ROI and finances.◼ Provided specialist knowledge for time and attendance processes and analysis to drive additional savings. Show less

  • Head of Global Industrial Relations

    May 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Global Divisional Business Process Lead - Human Capital Management (HCM)

    Dec 2017 - May 2019
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  JETLAW MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

  Sept 2020 - now

  HR Director | HR Consultant

  Interim Consultant / Independent HR Consultant / Contractor and NED, providing strategic HR solutions for clients, facilitating best-in-class HR transformations, alongside supporting independent HR Groups across LinkedIn, offering Non-Executive Director Support, HR consultation and advice.