Stratus Technologies

•	Directs all HR end-to-end operational activities for employees in the EMEA region, covering the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, South Africa and UAE. 
•	Provides expert guidance and coaching to senior management in the EMEA region on HR policies, best practices and compliance with local labour laws.
•	Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping them navigate HR-related challenges.
•	Manages employee relations cases, addressing conflicts, grievances and disciplinary matters.
•	Collaborates with legal teams when necessary to govern compliance and resolve complex HR issues.
•	Leads benefits management in the EMEA region, including contract negotiations with benefit providers and annual benefit plan renewals.
•	Conduct out-of-cycle salary reviews as needed to address performance or market-driven adjustments.
•	Oversees the performance management processes, ensuring clear goals, feedback and development plans.
•	Executes both voluntary and involuntary separations in compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
•	Spearheads well-being programs to support employee health, mental well-being and work-life balance.
•	Supports EDI initiatives to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture.
•	Liaises with the VP of HR on global annual salary and bonus planning, aligning EMEA strategies with the broader organisational goals.
•	Confirms all HR practices in the EMEA region comply with local labour laws and regulations and mitigates HR-related risks by staying informed about legal developments

Senior HR Manager, EMEA

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Bechtel Corporation - Infrastructure GBU

•	Provided strategic leadership for the UK/EMEA region, aligning HR practices with the wider organisational objectives.
•	Coached regional senior management on HR policies, practices and local regulations, ensuring a clear understanding.
•	Led change projects across EMEA and aligned procedures with the US Region to establish a unified HR framework.
•	Presented regular reports to the board of directors, communicating the impact of initiatives on structural performance.
•	Supervised annual HR processes, including compensation reviews, succession planning and talent management, overseeing their execution and effectiveness.
•	Managed the HR budget for the UK and EMEA, optimising resource allocation to support HR initiatives.
•	Handled employee relations matters, including conflict resolution or disciplinary action by working with legal teams.
•	Represented the company at employment tribunals, advocating for fair and legal outcomes.
•	Led HR-related change management initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions and organisational restructuring.
•	Developed a high-performing HR Operations and Advisory Team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
•	Partnered effectively with regional centres of excellence to provide comprehensive HR services to the organisation.
•	Supported business development activities as an integral member of the senior management team, contributing HR expertise to strategic decision-making.
•	Provided functional oversight of HR activities on multi-billion pound projects both in the UK and overseas.
•	Ensured that HR strategies and practices were tailored to the unique needs of each project to drive success

Head of HR, EMEA 

•	Coordinated all HR and people-related activities for the Crossrail and Reading and Great Western Electrification programmes, ensuring HR support aligned with project objectives.
•	Collaborated with global HR teams to share regional insights and best practices to contribute to global HR initiatives.
•	Played a key role in recruitment, talent management and employee engagement initiatives to support project success.
•	Developed a communication strategy regarding HR transformations to clearly illustrate changes to employees.
•	Directed program-specific training to enhance employee capabilities, facilitating their contributions to projects.
•	Managed employee assistance programs to provide support and resources when needed.
•	Oversaw feedback processes to gather employee input and improve HR practices.
•	Championed all D&I initiatives regionally and fostered an inclusive workplace culture as an EDI Leader.
•	Contributed to global people initiatives, sharing regional insights and best practices to inform and improve HR strategies and practices worldwide

Senior HR Business Partner

Dedicated and results-driven Senior HR Manager with 15 years of experience consistently delivering transformative HR solutions that align with organisational objectives and foster a culture of excellence. An inspiring leader with a proven track record of strategic leadership and achievement in human resources, with expertise spanning a broad spectrum of HR disciplines including talent management, employee relations, change management and diversity and inclusion. Demonstrates a capacity to align strategies with overarching business goals to enhance company performance and utilise data-driven insights to drive organisational growth through informed decision-making.

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