Heather Kirby

Global Head of HR @Ecometrica

Edinburgh, GB

Experienced HR Director within a global software provider overseeing a team of 49 professionals.Reward Strategy: Spearheaded the development of a robust SME total rewards programme aimed at bolstering organisational growth. This included the implementation of enhanced flexible work arrangements, PMI, Life Assurance, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive L&D framework leveraging internal mentoring/coaching and external vendors. Talent Acquisition: Formulated and executed a strategic talent acquisition plan resulting in a heightened focus on EDI and the employer brand. Enhanced the candidate experience, widened candidate pools, integrated values-based interviewing techniques, and significantly reduced time-to-fill metrics.Cultural Development: Played a pivotal role in fostering a positive organisational culture throughout the employee lifecycle and ensured alignment with cultural objectives across the company.Workforce Planning: Led initiatives in alignment with company objectives to increase Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), including conducting Skills Gap Analysis and Succession planning strategies.Employee Engagement: Successfully managed change initiatives to facilitate company scaling and cultivate an enriched, on-brand environment, thereby mitigating attrition through adept management of remote work arrangements. Oversaw global travel, training, and risk assessment protocols.Performance Evaluation: Developed and implemented a comprehensive performance evaluation strategy aimed at optimising employee development, refining performance management protocols, nurturing high-performing talent, and championing employee well-being initiatives.Leadership and Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with C-suite executives and provided leadership to a diverse team of six remote and hybrid line managers. Additionally, contributed as a member of the Operational Board, Crisis Team, and Remuneration Committee.

Edinburgh Napier University

Masters, Human Resource Management

Clarkson High School, Ontario Canada

Grade 13 (Full OAC) Diploma

The Institute of Leadership

Fellowship, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

CIPD Qualifications

Associate Member

School for CEOs Limited

Organizational Leadership

CIPD Qualifications

Chartered Member, June 2022

NewbyCore Consulting Limited

FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

Sheridan College

High Honours Diploma, Business Studies