Elizabeth Aldred
People Director @Sedex
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WORK HISTORY
People Director @Sedex
London, GB
Director of Human Resources overseeing people strategy across the UK, China, Chile, India and Australia, working in partnership with national and international board members, directors, stakeholders, senior operations managers and HR professionals Spearheads talent acquisition ensuring optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment processes and utlilising assessment frameworks to identify qualified candidates Provides direct management and development of the HR team Implements innovative programmes to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover, resulting in a 50% decrease in staff turnover across a 2-year period and low absence rates of 1.5 days per annum per employeeDefines and implements key projects based on analysis of people data to promote a culture of collaboration and high performance focusing on attracting, developing and retaining the best talentPartners with key stakeholders to determine succession planning and reviewing employee engagement surveys; performing analysis, identifying key improvement areas, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team Successfully drives business innovation acting as the lead on the first diversity and inclusion audit across the businessDelivers counsel and ER guidance supporting the Company in establishing and maintaining programmes that promote best employment practice and commercial needContinually reviews and reissues policies and procedures; introducing an overhaul of performance and bonus frameworks Improves employee relations within the business; attending mediations and reviewing employee feedbackRuns global initiatives and projects including leadership development programmes, workshops and coaching, and performance reviewsManaged a £2.5M head office relocation from conception through to completion, including the procurement of premises, contract and supplier management, ensuring all project timelines were achieved, negotiating a £1.5million on building lease contract
EDUCATION
CIPD
Certificate in Human Resources Practice
CIPD
Diploma , Strategic People Management
MHFA England
Mental Health First Aid
University of East London School of Law and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law & Business Administration
University of Portsmouth
Master of Science (MSc), Criminal Justice Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT ELIZABETH ALDRED
20+ years experience in talent acquisition, team development, and HR/change managementA versatile and solution-focused HR Leader with in-depth, diverse experience and an adept facility for leading strategic initiatives, heading operations; leading and developing teams, maximising workflow, organising and controlling work/events and achieving sustained success across the wider business. A highly effective professional, specialising in talent and resource planning, processes and system improvement, recruitment, supplier management and extensive knowledge of applicant tracking systems. Both strategically and operationally focussed; with `hands-on` experience across the entire HR function, including Training & Development, Recruitment, Communications and Employee Relations. Valuable negotiation and communication skills allow for an effective engagement at all levels, to ensure needs are identified and fully addressed. Thrives within in a pressured environment and with a genuine passion for delivering continual improvement across all HR, operations and business areas, ensuring people perform and teams thrive.
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