Mon JanMJ
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Mon Jan

@monjan

Standalone HR professional with tech startup experience and strategic vision.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic organization that values employee engagement and offers opportunities for strategic HR leadership.

I am a seasoned HR professional with over 13 years of diverse business administration experience, including more than 8 years specializing in HR operations and talent management. My journey has been marked by a passion for establishing and managing standalone HR functions, particularly within fast-paced tech startups. I pride myself on my ability to implement efficient strategies that drive organizational growth and enhance employee satisfaction.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led significant HR initiatives, including the integration of HR systems post-merger and the redesign of hiring processes that improved efficiency by 30%. My hands-on experience in optimizing HRIS and ATS systems has not only streamlined operations but also ensured data accuracy. I am dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and have championed employee engagement programs that empower teams and boost morale.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LL

Human Resources Manager

Lovespace Ltd

Feb 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Led the HR integration post-merger of three companies, centralizing disparate contracts, holidays, and benefits onto the HRIS (Charlie HR). Redesigned the summer worker hiring process and streamlined onboarding/offboarding for permanent and returning seasonal staff, significantly enhancing efficiency.

RL

EA & Operations Senior Associate

Radically Digital Ltd

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Resolved financial discrepancies and ensured regulatory compliance while administering HR finances, encompassing payroll and tax payments, leading to accurate financial reporting and budgeting. Transformed financial operations by implementing Xero into the business and managed BambooHR and Culture Amp to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.

JL

Head of People

John Cullen Lighting Ltd

Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Elevated HR compliance and employee satisfaction by designing equitable reward programs, benchmarking competitive salaries, and comprehensively updating company handbooks. Significantly boosted HR efficiency through the successful implementation of Breathe HR, resulting in a 30% reduction in process time and improved data accuracy.

TL

Operations Manager & EA to the CEO

Toraphene Ltd

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)

Enhanced operational capabilities by successfully implementing and integrating Xero, Monday, and Salesforce, and by developing and implementing significant improvements to operating procedures for optimal daily business and administrative efficiency. Managed critical HR projects such as office relocations and budget adjustments, and served as the primary point for quality assurance.

SL

HR & Operations Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO

Sparrho Ltd

Aug 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Successfully managed furlough processes during the COVID-19 pandemic and handled redundancies. Introduced a one-day-per-month remote working policy before the pandemic, ensuring a robust online infrastructure, which allowed the company to transition to fully remote work during COVID-19 with no business disruption. Reorganized the CEO's weekly schedule to dedicate two days for internal team engagem

HL

Interim - Talent & Office Manager and PA to General Manager

HRA-Pharma Ltd

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018 (5 months)

Provided administrative and operational support to the General Manager. Oversaw administrative activities for smooth office operations, arranged meetings and conference calls across various time zones, and maintained and enhanced team culture through social events.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CI

CIPD

Associate Diploma, People Management

Completed the Associate Diploma in People Management, achieving CIPD Level 5 certification. This program enhanced my expertise in HR operations and talent management.

NA

New Skills Academy

Level 2 Diploma, Human Resources

Obtained a Level 2 Diploma in Human Resources from New Skills Academy. This course provided foundational knowledge in HR principles and practices.

NA

New Skills Academy

Diploma, Payroll

Completed the Payroll Diploma at New Skills Academy, gaining specialized knowledge in payroll processing and administration. This enhanced my ability to manage financial aspects of HR.

AD

Academy of Art & Design

BA (Hons), Product Design

Earned a BA (Hons) in Product Design from the Academy of Art & Design. This degree provided a strong foundation in design principles and creative problem-solving.

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