Elizabeth Leigh
@elizabethleigh
Accomplished Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished and results-driven Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Payroll processing, Recruitment, and Generalist HR functions. My expertise lies in designing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive organizational success and enhance employee engagement.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed various HR projects, including streamlining recruitment processes, improving onboarding experiences, and fostering a diverse workplace culture. My role as a Human Resource Consultant has allowed me to collaborate with teams to resolve backlogs and enhance HR workflows, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all HR operations.
With a strong educational background, including an MSc in Human Resource Management and various certifications, I am committed to continuous professional development. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to create impactful HR strategies that align with business objectives and support employee growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resource Consultant
Mobimedia
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
As a Human Resource Consultant, I work with the HR team to resolve backlogs in recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance. I audit employee records, support employee relations, and identify process improvements to enhance HR workflows.
Learning & Development Officer
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 (4 years 9 months)
I designed and implemented a Learning & Development strategy for over 300 staff, improving funding approval rates and managing a £200,000 budget. I also led employee relations initiatives and performance management processes.
Human Resource Manager
Craneburg Construction Limited
May 2018 - Nov 2018 (6 months)
Managed the entire employee lifecycle, designed strategic workforce plans, revamped recruitment processes, and developed training plans for over 2000 staff. Established recognition programs to enhance employee morale.
Human Resources Supervisor
Computer Warehouse Group PLC
Apr 2016 - May 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Led a team overseeing HR functions for over 250 employees, focusing on manpower planning, training, compensation management, and employee relations. Maintained compliance with data protection regulations.
Human Resources Officer
KPMG
Dec 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Performed HR business partnering for the Tax Business Unit, focusing on recruitment, learning & development, payroll administration, and employee relations. Contributed to employee engagement initiatives and performance management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Associate Member, Human Resources
2009 -
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, focusing on professional development in HR.
University of Surrey
MSc, Human Resource Management
2009 - 2009
University of Kent at Canterbury
B.A. (Hons.), Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
2004 - 2007
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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