Sahra Garuf
@sahragaruf
Dedicated HR professional with extensive employee relations experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in employee relations, handling high-volume and complex casework across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, legal, charity, and corporate environments. With a CIPD Level 7 qualification and a Master's in HR Management, I have a strong background in managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, absence management, and employment law compliance.
Adept at working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, I provide strategic HR solutions that align with business objectives while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. My key achievements include reducing recruitment costs significantly at Spear & Jackson and successfully managing a caseload of over 20 complex employee relations cases simultaneously at the NHS and The Growth Company.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group HR Advisor
Spear & Jackson Group
Sep 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 1 month)
As Group HR Advisor, I drove HR initiatives to enhance business performance and employee engagement across four distinct brands. I managed employee relations, recruitment, policy compliance, and HR reporting, while implementing health and wellbeing initiatives.
HR Generalist
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Ltd
Oct 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 11 months)
In my role as HR Generalist, I provided HR support to 180 employees, managing the full employee life cycle, including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and HR reporting while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
HR Advisor
The Growth Company
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)
As an HR Advisor, I managed a high caseload of employee relations cases, provided guidance to managers, and conducted onboarding and offboarding processes to enhance staff retention and development.
HR Adviser
Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust (NHS)
Mar 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 3 months)
In my role as HR Adviser, I managed complex employee relations cases, supported absence management, and contributed to policy development while building strong relationships with union representatives.
HR Assistant
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Oct 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)
As an HR Assistant, I managed HR administration tasks, supported payroll processes, and assisted in employee engagement initiatives, laying a strong foundation in HR operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
2017 - 2018
Grade: Pass
Completed a Master's degree in Human Resource Management, focusing on advanced HR practices, employee relations, and strategic HR management.
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
2013 - 2016
Grade: 2:2
Earned a BA Honours degree in Sociology, studying social behavior, institutions, and the impact of society on individuals.
Peaks College
BETC, Health and Social Care
2010 - 2013
Grade: Distinction
Achieved a BETC qualification in Health and Social Care, covering essential topics in health services and social support.
Parkwood Academy
GCSEs, General Education
2005 - 2010
Grade: 6 C's, including English & Maths
Completed GCSEs with a focus on foundational subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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