Description

An accomplished HR leader and coach with extensive experience as a part of SLTs and at the C-suite level, recognised for transforming people strategies into value-adding business outcomes. Combines empathy and pragmatism to build high-performing teams, embed organisational values, and drive workforce transformation. Expert in talent acquisition, compliance, and cultural development across technology, gaming, consultancy, and non-profits. Delivers impactful projects that align people and business goals, ensuring operational excellence, employee engagement, and sustainable growth.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Engaging HR
MD & Executive Coach
April 2024 - Today (2 years and 2 months)
London, England, United Kingdom
Engaging HR is a leading HR and people consultancy to start-up and SMEs.
• Provides one-on-one executive coaching for leaders and individuals to identify unique strengths, clarify priorities, and remove barriers to peak performance.
• Guides professionals in navigating workplace challenges, offering expert guidance on difficult conversations, relationship management, and career development.
• Partners with businesses to design and implement tailored HR strategies that align with company objectives, ensuring scalable and effective people management practices.
• Defines and embeds organisational purpose and values to foster a culture of engagement and adaptability, driving growth and competitive advantage for start-ups and SMEs.
• Develops and implements performance management processes that align employee contributions with team and organisational goals, enhancing productivity and morale.
• Delivers HR administration and compliance solutions, including audits, policies, and legal frameworks, enabling businesses to focus on strategic growth with confidence in their foundations.
• Provides tailored advice and solutions for individuals managing workplace issues with clarity, trust, and inclusion.
47 Degrees
VP People & Culture
April 2021 - April 2024 (3 years)
• Developed and executed a global employee brand strategy, aligning mission, vision, and values, which enhanced talent acquisition and retention efforts.
• Played a pivotal role in acquiring and integrating 47 Degrees into Xebia Group, aligning people strategies and culture to ensure continuity and minimise disruption.
• Scaled and led a global HR team across the UK, USA, Spain, Colombia, and India, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and fostering innovation in recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Implemented consistent performance management frameworks, strengthening employee engagement and satisfaction through targeted initiatives.
• Designed and implemented compensation and benefits structures tailored to regional market needs, improving employee experience and competitiveness in the job market.
• Drove global recruitment initiatives, optimising talent acquisition processes in the US and Colombia and enhancing the candidate experience.
EngagingHR.co.uk
Managing Director
November 2015 - Today (10 years and 7 months)
England, UK
• Delivered full GDPR compliance for S&S by revamping HR systems, crafting tailored handbooks, policies, and procedures, and implementing Bamboo HR software to streamline operations; introduced DiSC profiling and leadership coaching to strengthen management capabilities.
• Partnered with Ratio Partners to develop bespoke HR policies and embed organisational values, facilitating workshops with founders and staff to align cultural practices with business goals, resulting in enhanced team cohesion and engagement.
• Spearheaded a complete HR transformation for Vuture Ltd, updating outdated employee handbooks, terms and conditions, and policies; improved performance management processes, ensured health and safety compliance, and established scalable HR frameworks to support business expansion.
• Led organisational restructuring for MegaNexus, conducting audits and redefining role profiles to optimise team performance and profitability, enabling alignment with strategic objectives and ensuring sustainable growth.