Thomas Gauntlett

Senior Human Resources Business Partner & Tupe & Bid Specialist @Atos

West Midlands, GB

As a strategic HR leader, I partner with executives and senior management to align people strategy with organizational objectives. My role combines business acumen with deep HR expertise to deliver outcomes that drive growth, performance, and culture.Key Focus Areas: • Collaborate with senior leaders to design and execute workforce strategies that support organizational growth and transformation. • Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement. • Provide coaching and advisory support to executives, strengthening leadership capability and decision-making. • Partner on organizational design, change management, and culture-building initiatives. • Use workforce data and analytics to inform strategy and improve business outcomes. • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster a collaborative and high-performing workplace.Specialist in TUPE and HR bid support, providing expertise in managing employee transfers, due diligence, and workforce transition strategies during contract wins, mergers, or acquisitions. I work closely with HR, legal and the business to deliver compliant, people-focused solutions that protect the business and enhance employee experience.Key Focus Areas: • Lead the end-to-end TUPE process, including due diligence, employee consultation, and transfer management. • Provide HR input into bids, tenders, and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with TUPE and employment law. • Advise senior leaders and bid teams on workforce strategy, risks, and costs associated with contract changes. • Manage employee communications, consultations, and engagement plans to ensure smooth transitions. • Collaborate with legal teams on risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and contractual obligations. • Partner with operations to integrate transferred employees and align them with company culture. • Support workforce planning and organizational design during bid and transition phases.

University of Wolverhampton

Postgraduate Diploma

Staffordshire University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)