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MELISSA WARBURTON

HR CONSULTANT

Address: 78 High Crescent, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8DY

Phone: 07984 111 222 Email: melissa.warburton@gmail.com

LinkedIn: @lissywarburton Twitter: @lissywarburton

HR blog: www.melissawarburton.com

PROFILE

• Self-motivated, confident HR Consultant with over 10 years’ experience within private and public sector organisations.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in HR methodologies, including responsibility for change management processes and supporting staff with managing changes within the business.
• Ability to manage and build effective relationships within the business and continuously keep up to date on the employment law.
• Responsible for writing and updating policies in line with employment law, including for large transformation programmes.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all HR processes, including grievances, disciplinaries, sickness and absence.
• Ambitious individual with a focus on delivering a first-class service and consistently developing both professional and personal skills.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Self-Motivated – Ability to manage own workload and deliver to deadlines.
• Communication – A strong communicator who can lead teams and build strong relationships.
• HR Methodologies – Extensive knowledge and expertise in HR methodologies, including change management.
• Decision Maker – Able to make robust data-led, impartial decisions.
• Employment Legislation – Keeps up to date with employment legislation and informs the business of any changes.
• Goal oriented – Sets goals and targets to stay motivated and to achieve the best results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Consultant / MAY 2013 – Present

Regiants Ltd

• Providing support with general HR queries, including grievances, disciplinaries, sickness and holiday.
• Responsible for managing specific projects in the company, including furlough and IR35 changes.
• Reviewing and amending correspondence as required.
• Supporting the HR Manager with meetings, including grievances, disciplinaries and appeals.
• Providing cover to the HR Manager, as necessary.
• Managing relationships with staff and external companies, including suppliers and agencies.
• General admin tasks as required.

HR Administrator / June 2010 – May 2013

Blue Room Recruitment

• Working alongside Recruitment Consultants, providing support with general HR duties, including writing letters, registering candidates, and updating the system.
• Responding to all HR queries in a timely manner.
• Managing the HR inbox and responding to phone calls on HR issues.
• Supporting the HR Business Partner with meetings as required, taking minutes where necessary.
• Providing cover for reception at lunch breaks and holidays. https://www.cvtemplatemaster.com

HR Assistant / Jan 2007 – June 2010

Umbrella University

• Providing a full HR support service to HR Advisors and HR Business Partners.
• Taking minutes at meetings for HR Advisors and supporting with setting up and arranging meetings.
• Typing letters and ensuring any correspondence is accurate and error-free.
• Updating company system with sickness and holidays.
• Producing sickness absence reports for HR Advisor. https://www.cvtemplatemaster.com
• Supporting payroll function as and when required, particularly at month-end.

Administrator / Mar 2005 – Nov 2006

Willow Construction

• Providing administrative support to the construction team.
• Inputting data into the company database.
• Managing expenses and arranging travel.
• Ensuring diaries and emails are maintained and that construction team are informed of any changes within the business.
• Liaising with other departments both externally and internally, ensuring best practice at all times.
• Attending meetings on relevant industry topics and keeping up to date with any changes to the business.

Sales Assistant (part time) / Nov 2000 – Feb 2004

Duke Clothing

• Dealing with customer queries and helping support customers with their decision making.
• Developing knowledge of products and providing excellent customer service.
• Up-selling products as and when possible.
• Managing payments and dealing with returns.
• Replenishing stock and advising management of any noticeable low stock levels.
• Ensuring all products are tidy on the shelves, and clearing any debris, as necessary.
• Opening and closing the store in absence of management.

Sales Assistant (part time) / Dec 1998 – Nov 2000

Bee Stationery

• Responsible for dealing with customers, including cash handling and any queries, ensuring the highest level of customer service.
• Replenishing shelves during quiet spells in the store and advising management of any low stock.
• Liaising with other stores and building relationships with other colleagues throughout the UK.
• Opening and closing the store on occasion.
• Answering telephone calls and general emails.
• Managing the company Facebook account, including posting content and responding to messages.
• Ensuring store is clean and tidy, especially at opening and closing time.
• Managing the queues within the store, and ensuring customers are served on a first come basis.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Imperial College London / 2001 – 2004

BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management

Including People Management, Work and Organisational Behaviour and Evidencing Employability.

Central Park College / 1999 – 2001

HND Business Studies

Hobbies and interests

Outside of work, I enjoy horse riding and tennis. I have also set up my own HR blog, www.melissawarburton.com which comments on industry issues and developments.

References are available on request.