A self-motivated, committed and ambitious HR OFFICER with 7 years experience within large organisations. Able to work under pressure to ensure all work is produced to meet tight deadlines and customer requirements, along with excellent communication and planning skills. A strong team player, reliable, organised and well presented with a positive and flexible approach to work. Overall generalist with significant strengths in Employee Relations, Recruitment and Selection, Payroll and Redundancy Handling. Extremely effective at building relationships at all levels. Fully competent in all Microsoft Packages, HR Management Systems and ADP.
CAREER PROGRESSION
january 2005 - present JOE BLOGGS CAR THINGS LTD
hr officer
Working as a HR Officer within a demanding JIT environment providing a full generalist service to approximately 500+ people manufacturing car seats, headliners and interiors for a number of high profile vehicles. Duties include payroll, resourcing and business support to Managers as well as understanding, interpretation and development of policies and procedures and current best practice. Strong liaison with a broad range of both internal and external customers on a day to day basis.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
· Managing the computerised payroll system for 500+ employees and successfully reduced payroll queries by 98% in a 2 month period.
· Substantially reduced absence levels and work-related health issues over a 6 month period by working with line managers and Occupational Health
· Successfully empowering Line Managers to manage their people effectively through coaching, briefings and mentoring in order for them to anticipate and resolve ER issues ensuring compliance with company policy and legislation resulting in cost savings for the business on potential Tribunal cases.
· Playing a key role in providing line managers with support and guidance on Recruitment, Disciplinary and Grievance, Sickness Absence, Maternity, Paternity, Redundancy and Performance Management.
NOVEMBER 2000 - JANUARY 2005 sOME SUPERMARKET PLC
PERSONNEL CLERK
Provided a payroll and HR generalist role for 500+ staff within a large retail environment.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
· Successfully managed a computerised payroll system that involved costing rotas and overtime to predict wages on a weekly basis complying with confidentiality and the data protection act.
· Provided a full generalist HR service including recruitment of staff and carrying out quarterly phase testing on all employee files to comply with retail law.
· Produced statistical analysis reports on sickness, absence and lateness for senior and departmental managers on a weekly basis in order that absenteeism and timekeeping could be managed and reduced.
· Successfully led and managed the First Aid Team.
FEBRUARY 2000 - JANUARY 2005 SILLY CLEANING JOB PLC
CLEANINING TECHNICIAN
Temporary role whilst undertaking a full time college course. Duties included maintaining a high standard of hygiene in a professional environment with responsibility for holding the keys to the premises.
JUNE 1997 - AUGUST 1999 PACKING ASSISTANT
CAMERA COMPANY
· Key responsibility for operating the packaging machines for camera films.
· Duties included taking ownership as part of a small team focusing on quality.
· Promoted and participated in teamwork and provided support for other tasks as required.
JUNE 1995 - NOVEMBER 1997 VARIOUS TEMPORARY ROLES
Various temporary roles were undertaken whilst undertaking a full time college course. These included Picker/Packer, Sales Assistant, Machinist and a Mail Room Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
· 8 GCSE's
· 2 A Levels
· Diploma in Holistic Therapies
· Currently studying for a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
TRAINING
First Aid, Health and Safety, Disciplinary & Grievance, Absence Management, PeopleSoft and ADP.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: British
Full Clean Driving Licence
INTERESTS
Reading, Travel and Keeping Fit.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
