Human Resource Business Partner – ER - Pure Cremation
(2026-06)
- Partnered with managers at all levels to provide expert Employee Relations advice, enabling risk-based and commercially focused decision-making.
- Managed a broad range of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, capability and occupational health matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policy.
- Conducted and oversaw disciplinary and grievance investigations, delivering fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
- Coached and developed managers on people management practices, enhancing capability in performance management, attendance, employee relations and career development conversations.
- Partnered with HR colleagues and business leaders to align ER strategy with organisational objectives and drive positive employee outcomes.
- Analysed ER data and trends to identify risks, inform proactive interventions and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilised HR systems and payroll data to maintain accurate employee records, support reporting requirements and mitigate organisational risk.
- Contributed to cross-functional HR projects, delivering people-focused solutions across a range of business priorities
People Partner (UK & Germany) - Manhattan Associates
(2025-06 - 2026-06)
- Provide strategic HR support and partnership to business leaders and employees across the UK and Germany, ensuring seamless delivery of core HR processes and legal compliance.
- Function as a trusted advisor on people matters, driving engagement, inclusion, and operational excellence.
- Owned end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle for UK and Germany, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and company policies.
- Managed complex employee relations cases with professionalism and empathy; coached managers and ensured fair outcomes.
- Maintained accurate HR data and reporting in Workday to support payroll, compliance, and workforce analytics.
- Partnered with leadership on talent programs, performance reviews, and compensation calibration, aligned to benchmarking, equal pay, and industry standards.
- Oversaw maternity, paternity, adoption, and sickness processes, including risk assessments and occupational health referrals.
- Administered benefits and maintained policy documents; created new local policies to ensure legislative compliance.
- Collaborated with Global Mobility to monitor immigration compliance and support projects in Slovenia, Austria, Australia, and Finland.
- Designed and delivered in-house training (Sexual Harassment Prevention, DEI, Equity & Bias, Neuro-inclusion) across UK and Germany.
- Led departmental restructure planning and execution to enable organisational efficiency.
- Delivered a Health & Safety project in Germany to meet Düsseldorf district guidelines for office safety.
- Monitored legislative changes (EU Pay Transparency Directive, UK Employment Changes Bill) and implemented proactive compliance measures.
HR Advisor - William Grant & Sons
(2024-08 - 2025-06)
- Provided HR advisory support across employee relations, payroll, policy governance, and talent programs; partnered with the executive board and delivered data-led insights.
- Supported collective consultation (administration, schedules, note-taking).
- Coached managers on disciplinary and grievance processes; prepared packs and conducted investigations.
- Delivered insights via employee engagement survey analysis and HR data reporting.
- Ensured contracts, policies, and documentation were up to date and legally compliant.
- Supported L&D: coaching, facilitating training sessions, and career centres.
- Managed payroll queries and audits; supported end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
- Led DE&I initiatives: committee member, organised events, seminars, and facilitated coaching.
- Oversaw absence management: OH consultations, maternity, sickness management, and leave of absence.
HR Generalist - Enterprise Rent a Car
(2020-08 - 2024-08)
- Provided comprehensive HR generalist support across ER cases, policy governance, HRIS migrations, L&D delivery, payroll, recruitment, and engagement initiatives.
- Partnered with leadership to ensure consistency and compliance; facilitated regular coaching sessions.
- Managed disciplinary and grievance cases end-to-end; produced investigations and hearing minutes.
- Led HRIS migration to Workday/Dayforce: testing, training, and ongoing data maintenance.
- Delivered training sessions for leaders and employees; supported employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
- Managed payroll queries and audits; conducted comprehensive audits of employee data.
- Organised engagement activities (Employee Appreciation Day, annual awards) and charity events (4–6 per year).
- Initiated DE&I podcast 'In My Shoes' to raise awareness via employee storytelling.
- Managed absence management for all leave types: OH referrals, maternity, sabbaticals, holiday audits, and calculations.
- Collaborated with external providers (training/legal) and supported employees with personal/work-related issues.
- Owned new hire inductions and exit interviews; analysed trends to drive improvements.
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Enterprise Rent a Car
(2018-09 - 2020-08)
- Managed internal recruitment and succession planning; drafted job descriptions and ran selection processes.
- Led external recruitment: job ads, careers fairs, workshops; implemented tech (e.g., Live ware) to capture candidate data.
- Managed apprentice programme with local providers for 12-month placements.
- Supported onboarding and induction; coordinated 30/60/90-day completion.
- Ensured right-to-work documentation accuracy and GDPR compliant records.
Claims Team People Leader - Enterprise Rent a Car
(2016-04 - 2018-09)
- Managed a team of up to twenty employees; conducted appraisals and performance reviews.
- Led projects and delivered data analysis and reporting.
- Managed general administration and process improvement.
