Joanne Neal Chartered
Senior HR Advisor @BCN
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WORK HISTORY
Senior HR Advisor @BCN
Manchester, GB
In my role as Senior HR Advisor at BCN, I provide day-to-day HR support and guidance across the business, working closely with managers to resolve employee relations issues, ensure compliance, and promote fair, consistent practice. I am also playing a key role in the implementation of CIPHR, our new HR and payroll system — helping to configure the system to ensure a smooth rollout. This project is a great opportunity to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and make HR more accessible for everyone across the organisation.I am passionate about practical problem-solving and helping people get the best out of their teams through clear advice, strong relationships, and effective HR tools.
EDUCATION
ICS Learn
CIPD
Tameside College of Technology
BTEC Diploma, Hotel & Catering Operations
CIPD Qualifications
Chartered MMCIPD Level 7, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
ABOUT JOANNE NEAL CHARTERED
Chartered MCIPD-qualified HR leader with extensive experience in employee relations, change management, and strategic HR delivery. Proven ability to guide organisations through complex people-related challenges, including TUPE, restructures, and cultural transformation. Skilled at building strong relationships with senior leaders and trade unions to create people-focused solutions aligned with business goals.With over 20 years’ experience spanning public, private, and third sectors, specialising in employment law as part of CIPD qualification. Maintains current knowledge through CIPD newsletters, employment law bulletins, webinars, and case law reviews. Recognised as a pragmatic, collaborative leader who fosters inclusive, high-performing teams.Professional expertise includes employee relations, organisational development, stakeholder engagement, leadership through change, performance management, and HR project delivery.Experienced in HR consultancy and advisory roles, supporting a diverse range of clients with tailored, practical HR and employment law guidance. Skilled in coaching managers on legal compliance and people management best practices.Core skills- Employee Relations & Employment Law- TUPE, Redundancy & Restructures- Organisational Development & Change Management- Stakeholder & Trade Union Engagement- Coaching & People Development- HR Policy & Strategy Implementation- Performance & Workforce Management- HR Systems Implementation & TrainingProven track record in delivering HR solutions that balance commercial needs with employee wellbeing. Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of evolving employment legislation.Open to new opportunities to bring strategic HR leadership and consultancy expertise to organisations aiming to build resilient, engaged workforces and navigate change effectively.
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