Kelly thurlow

Deliver HR transformation, OD and ER projects across SMEs and large corporates including TUPE, redundancies and HR audits; advised on M&A and implemented HRIS to improve workforce reporting and compliance.

Owned HR strategy as part of the SLT for a manufacturing business, leading recruitment, performance management and compliance while using analytics for workforce planning.

Provided strategic HR leadership for a multinational crew across 90+ nationalities, overseeing global onboarding, immigration compliance, OD initiatives, and complex employee relations.

Led multi-site employee relations across nine sites, coaching managers on early resolution, supporting TUPE/M&A activity and engaging with trade unions on pay negotiations and contingency planning.

Directed COVID-19 return-to-work strategy for ~300 FTE, managed a large recruitment drive (200+ hires) and led TUPE processes to align policies for transferred employees.

Developed HR strategy for UK & Sweden operations, delivered OD and change initiatives, managed TUPE during a company split and implemented HRIS and workforce reporting.

Delivered HR policies, audits and complex ER support for SME and corporate clients, managed large TUPE transfers and implemented HRIS to produce MI reporting.

Led ER cases for a 400 FTE site, managed recruitment, implemented HRIS, supported tribunal cases and oversaw payroll and engagement programmes.

Implemented HR strategy including TUPE, redundancies and union engagement; designed HRIS, ran employee surveys and led retention and recognition programmes.

Became an Associate Member of the CIPD, reflecting professional recognition in HR practice.

Completed an MSc in Human Resource Management with CIPD accreditation, focusing on strategic HR, change management and organisational development.