Victoria Philpott
Head of Employee Relations Uk @Arla Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Employee Relations Uk @Arla Foods
Leeds, GB
Key Achievements:• Increased overall satisfaction with ER provision and support to internal stakeholders from 70% to 91% • Designed Arla’s Employee Relations Strategy- Implemented a partnership agreement leading to increased collaboration between Senior Leaders and Trade Unions partners. • Updated Arla’s suite of ER and People policies in anticipation of revised UK legislation.• Designed and implemented Arla’s action plan to comply with EHRC guidance of sexual harassment prevention• Project Lead for UK People Manager competence programme• Successfully completed annual front line pay negotiations in a challenging economic period (post covid with record inflation levels)• Supported a major business acquisition leading the due diligence process for the People stream.• Responsible for leading the National Works Council- facilitated a development plan for members to foster increased participation through psychological safety and transactional analysis models.
EDUCATION
CIPD Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma
ABOUT VICTORIA PHILPOTT
As a seasoned Senior Employee Relations Leader, I bring a wealth of experience in creating positive workplace environments, resolving conflicts, and boosting employee satisfaction. My strong communication skills, values driven approach and ability to build rapport with diverse teams have consistently improved engagement and retention.I specialize in developing HR policies that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with UK Employment legislation. My expertise spans across strategic HR areas, including employee relations strategy, complex ER case management, restructuring and redundancies, TUPE transfers, coaching and mentoring leaders, and fostering employee engagement.I am a collaborative and influential leader, adept at cultivating relationships with key stakeholders at all levels. My significant experience in strategic HR includes talent and succession planning, trade unions and partnerships agreements, leading change, developing people processes, collective consultation, pay bargaining, and managing staff costs and budgets.
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