Melanie Olrik
Chief People Officer @Hollis
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WORK HISTORY
Chief People Officer @Hollis
As the Director in charge of the People and Culture, I have overall responsibility for the HR function and for senior-level decision making in all areas of HR and People activity. I sit on the Management Board working closely with the senior management to ensure the company\'s People Strategies, HR initiatives and Learning and Development all align with the annual business plan, with particular emphasis on making Hollis the employer of choice.Responsibilities:Effective day-to-day management of HR function. Sits on the Management Board and has responsibility for people delivery supporting the yearly business plan.Manages a client group of 60 Directors across 24 different UK, Irish and European locations Manages a team of 12 HR generalists and specialists.Leads on all talent management, development & learning strategies and budgetsLeads on the annual reward and recognition process including salary reviews, performance bonus and benefits.Advises Senior Managers and Directors on strategic issues maintaining compliance with current employment legislation.Sets and manages extensive budget.Leads on Talent Acquisition at all levels including strategies for attracting, sourcing, assessing and induction.Leads on development and delivery of annual Early Careers program and CSR strategyLeads on design and delivery of DEI strategyEnsures effective delivery of People projects Supports and motivates managers to manage staff, training them, trouble-shooting, coachingSkills:MCIPD. Extensive ER knowledge and experience Board level inputL & D/Talent developmentRecruitment - attracting, sourcing, assessing, on-boardingProject deliveryDecision makerUsed to a fast paced environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong working knowledge of employment law and ability to apply to a variety of situations using a pragmatic and common-sense approach. TUPE experience
EDUCATION
Meyler Campbell
Business Coaching programme
Durham University
BA (Hons), Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT MELANIE OLRIK
I am a commercially focused HR leader with a track record of leading and delivering the HR agenda in both the professional services and financial sectors. I carry over 27 years of HR experience and I joined the Hollis team in 2008 where I am Director leading their people and culture team. I also sit on the Management Board and am responsible for all people-based activity across the UK and Europe including, people strategies, talent acquisition, learning and development, DEI, and CSR and early careers, all with the aim to ensure Hollis is an employer of choice. Comfortable operating as part of the Leadership Team, supporting the business and being responsible for senior level decision making in all areas of HR. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability of influencing senior managers, building strong working relationships and driving HR strategy.
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