lynsey wishart
@lynseywishart
Strategic HR Manager delivering people-driven value across multi-site operations.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a commercially focused HR Manager with over 10 years' experience delivering practical HR solutions across manufacturing, hospitality, and multi-site environments.
I have built a modern HR function from the ground up, implementing workforce planning, structured recruitment, and HRIS processes that improved consistency, compliance, and time-to-hire.
I advise and coach senior leaders on performance, employee relations, absence, conduct and capability matters, and I routinely lead investigations and chair disciplinary and grievance hearings.
I am experienced in change and transformation, talent management, payroll administration (BrightHR, Sage, Xero), and maintaining legislative compliance; I bring a collaborative, pragmatic approach to strengthening leadership capability and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Manager
We Restore Alloys
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Built a modern HR function across three sites, aligning HR strategy with business goals and leading recruitment, ER, investigations, restructures and compliance to improve performance and operational efficiency.
Hospitality Manager & HR Officer
Fife Ice Arena
Jan 2013 - Dec 2022 (9 years 11 months)
Managed hospitality operations and HR/payroll functions, implementing Xero to streamline payroll and improving productivity, compliance and bookings through operational and digital improvements.
BQHR Administrator (Part-time)
B&Q
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)
Maintained colleague training compliance, processed starters/leavers/contract changes and managed absence and overtime records in SAPHR to ensure audit readiness.
UDResearch Secretary / Coordinator
University of Dundee
Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)
Provided administration and financial processing support to senior academics, coordinated research administration, supervised clerical teams and supported grant management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUArden University
Master of Science, Strategic Human Resource Management
MSc Strategic Human Resource Management completed November 2025, awaiting final grading.
CCChartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
CIPD Foundation Level 3, Human Resource Practice
2011 - 2011
CIPD Foundation Level 3 in Human Resource Practice completed in 2011.
CCChartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
CIPD Level 7, Human Resource Management
CIPD Level 7 accreditation in HR practice and professional standards at senior level.
Dundee College
SVQ Level 2, Administration
2000 -
SVQ Level 2 in Administration obtained while completing a modern apprenticeship.
CCChartered Management Institute (CMI)
Level 7 Diploma, Strategic Management and Leadership
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
BIIAB
BIIAB Level 2 Award, Licensing
2020 - 2020
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders completed in 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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