Matt Gilks
Founder & Director @Fresh Resourcing Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Founder & Director @Fresh Resourcing Ltd
For over 13 years, I have led Fresh Resourcing as a specialist people transformation and talent consultancy, trusted by senior leaders when organisational complexity meets the need for urgent, high-stakes delivery.I operate as an embedded senior interim and programme lead, taking accountability for complex people initiatives including global Talent strategies, Payroll consolidation, People transformation and HR technology implementations. Engagements are typically highly visible, time-critical, and delivered under board-level scrutiny.By leading from the front, I stabilise teams, manage delivery risk, and ensure critical people programmes land with minimal disruption and a durable legacy of capability.Core Expertise Transformation & ChangeSenior people and talent programmes including org design, operating model reviews, RPO insourcing/outsourcing, and end-to-end process transformation. Talent Acquisition ExcellenceGlobal TA strategy, function build/redesign, attraction & assessment models, diversity & inclusion strategy, EVP, employer brand, and retention. Systems & InfrastructureGlobal payroll consolidation, ATS, AI and HR systems rollout, pre-employment screening, assessment & benefits platforms, and complex system integration (including Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow etc). Interim LeadershipEmbedded leadership at senior leadership level to restore momentum, manage transition, and ensure organisational continuity.Representative Clients Incude: PwC, HSBC, Mundipharma, the BBC, G4S, RAC, Mondelēz International, Al Rayan Bank, London Business School and many more.Advisory & Expert Consultancy: Trusted advisor to confidential global clients via leading expert networks including Athenium, Third Bridge, Dialectica, AlphaSights, GLG, and Guidepoint.Strategic Delivery Partnerships: Extensive experience partnering with leading RPO and MSP providers including AMS, Pontoon, Modis, The Curve Group, Hays, Randstad Sourceright, and Capita.
EDUCATION
WCG
Dip, Business & Tourism Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MATT GILKS
I am engaged by boards and executive teams to deliver complex, high-risk HR, Payroll and Talent Acquisition transformation - typically when programmes are under pressure, exposed to scrutiny, or at risk of failure. With over 95% of my work secured through personal recommendation, I provide proven, embedded leadership to reset direction, build credibility and drive controlled delivery across complex global people and systems landscapes. My focus is on protecting value, reducing risk and ensuring transformation delivers exactly as promised. My portfolio includes PwC, HSBC, BBC, National Grid, Mondelēz International, Mundipharma, G4S, Al Rayan Bank, RAC, Ingeus, London Business School and national policing organisations. From building internal functions from scratch to help support the Department for Work and Pensions £2.9bn COVID recovery Plan for Jobs, to delivering award-nominated global payroll transformation across 30+ countries, I operate at the point where strategic intent meets execution risk. Core Areas of Impact: Global HR, Talent Acquisition & Payroll Transformation – End-to-end leadership of multi-country, technology-enabled projects Programme Stabilisation & Recovery – Stepping into high-stakes environments to restore control and operational momentum. Talent & Workforce Model Redesign – Architecting high-performing People functions and optimising outsourced RPO/MSP structures. HR Technology Infrastructure – Strategy and implementation across ATS, CRM, Payroll and HRIS platforms. Board-Level Stakeholder Navigation – Managing scrutiny, politics and reputational risk during radical change National Policy & Standards Advisory – Council Member: Better Hiring Institute, Fairer Hiring Expert Panel and Association of Rec-Tech providers, shaping UK hiring standards. Sector Experience: Financial Services, Professional Services, FMCG, Media, Public Sector, Government, Education, Energy, Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals.
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