Derek Gunn

Experienced HRIS Analyst with strong expertise in PeopleXD, CoreHR, and Kinetic, specialising in system administration, data governance, MI reporting, and process optimisation across the full employee lifecycle. Proven ability to enhance HR system performance, improve data accuracy, and deliver high‑quality insights to support strategic decision‑making. Skilled in stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration, and leading training and change initiatives.

Brings a proactive, solutions‑focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement within People functions.

HRIS Analyst - The National Trust for Scotland - Edinburgh

(2022-07)

• Lead the administration, configuration, security, and development of the HRIS ecosystem (PeopleXD, Kinetic, CoreHR).
• Maintain data integrity across organisational hierarchies, workflows, UDFs, and reference tables.
• Act as primary technical liaison between HR, ICT, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.
• Design, build, and govern complex MI dashboards and reports to support workforce planning and operational decision‑making.
• Produce user guides, technical documentation, and deliver organisation‑wide training to improve system capability and adoption.
• Facilitate the HRIS Super‑User Group to identify enhancements and resolve process bottlenecks.
• Provide advanced operational support for HRIS transactions across recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding.
• Lead devolved project workstreams and support People strategy during peak operational periods.

People Services Administrator - The National Trust for Scotland - Edinburgh

(2017-02 - 2021-02)

• Delivered first‑line HR service desk support to staff and volunteers.
• Processed people transactions including pay, pensions, contractual changes, and benefits.
• Administered recruitment, onboarding, job changes, leavers, PVG checks, sickness absence, and occupational health processes.
• Ensured accurate, real‑time maintenance of employee data.
• Supported payroll and pensions administration (GPP and NEST).
• Contributed to team planning, departmental projects, and operational improvements.

Director - Rehoming Retired Greyhounds Scotland - Edinburgh

(2021-11)

• Lead organisational strategy, operations, and welfare standards for greyhound rehoming.
• Oversee governance, compliance, safeguarding, and ethical animal‑care practices.
• Drive fundraising, donor engagement, and public awareness initiatives.
• Build partnerships with veterinary teams, regulators, rescue networks, and community organisations.
• Represent the charity publicly at events, in media, and with stakeholders.

HR Executive - Shepherd & Wedderburn (Services) LLP - Edinburgh

(2013-02 - 2016-07)

Systems used: Cascade, E‑days, Condeco.

• Managed full recruitment lifecycle for non‑legal roles, with a focus on IT.
• Delivered induction programmes and issued contracts, offers, and extensions.
• Coordinated training programmes for staff, fee earners, and legal trainees.
• Managed graduate recruitment cycles, psychometric testing, and university law fairs.
• Supported partner lateral hire processes and internal assessment centres.
• Conducted exit interviews, tracked absence data, and maintained HR metrics.
• Increased graduate recruitment engagement through targeted HR projects.

HR Assistant (Temporary) - Forestry Commission - Edinburgh

(2012-04 - 2013-01)

Systems used: I‑Grasp, Rebus, E‑Connect, IDIS.

• Supported recruitment campaigns, job postings, and applicant queries.
• Created job descriptions, employment files, and recruitment templates.
• Administered offers, contracts, extensions, and background checks.
• Maintained recruitment statistics and coordinated interviews.

HR / Compliance Specialist - Allied Barton Security Services - Chicago, USA

(2005-09 - 2011-06)

HR point of contact for 800+ employees across multiple sites. Systems used: Win‑Team, Hodes IQ, HR Plus, E‑Verify.

• Managed onboarding, induction, background checks, licensing, and drug testing.
• Processed FMLA, workers' compensation, and payroll‑related changes.
• Coordinated recruitment events, interviews, and applicant processing.
• Maintained employee records and produced monthly HR compliance reports.
• Streamlined hiring processes through HR project initiatives.
• Designed and maintained a district website used by 1,000+ employees.
• Awarded Employee of the Year 2010 – Support Staff.

Outdoor Instructor / Naturalist - YMCA Willson Outdoor Centre - Ohio, USA

Adventure/Outdoor Instructor - Bradford Woods, Indiana University - USA

Assistant Manager - Miller's Graphics - Edinburgh

Summer Camp Counsellor/Supervisor - Agassiz Village - Maine, USA

Records Assistant - Law Society of Scotland - Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - Flexible Study Programme - Truman College – Chicago