ALISON MCGILLION

• Company Overview: Cinch, We Buy Any Car, British Car Auctions, Marshals and BCA International (HC 16,000)
• Strategic Business Partner to Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Group Technology Directors (Corporate Functions) in VC backed Group: high growth and high transformation into omnichannel digitalization.
• Leading leaders through design and execution of a re-sizing program. Reducing salary costs c. £1.7m.
• Developed and delivered technology aligned HR strategy to support transformation, growth and maturity.
• Introduced leadership behaviours across UK and Portugal functions, embedding consistent leadership culture and improving feedback results.
• Spearheaded and successfully embedded robust job evaluation framework across Technology division to drive equitable, consistent and alignment of reward practices.
• Led analysis and development of standardized benefits framework, presenting costed solutions to senior leadership to address major outliers, with projected solutions to drive greater consistency.
• Analyse and influence future workforce strategies using data & insights.
• Actively influenced and shaped Group HR agenda by providing strategic insights and driving initiatives that align people priorities with overarching business goals, strengthening organizational capability and future growth.
• Designed and embedded Technology wide employee engagement strategy, sourcing strategic partner to deliver pulse checks, and implementing targeted interventions to drive measurable improvements across Technology (UK & Portugal)
• Led end to end delivery of annual talent cycle, including facilitation of high potential talent reviews and tailored development, resulting in strengthened succession pipelines, improved consistency in talent decisions and measurable increase in internal promotions.
• Built partnerships with Group Centres of Excellence, influencing service design and contracting to ensure delivery of high impact people solutions that support business objectives, improved service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coached and mentored HR Manager, Portugal, building their strategic HR capabilities and strengthening local leadership, supporting delivery of local initiatives and greater alignment with Group HR standards and business objectives.

• Company Overview: A dynamic global business supporting UK / International leaders.
• Directed the design and execution of a large-scale, multi-site UK restructuring programme during COVID-19, achieving a £12m reduction in UK salary bill. Held end to end accountability for redundancy approach, collective consultation to reach agreement with Employee Representatives & Works Councils, calculations, cost modelling, legal and ethical compliance.
• Lead and coach Hertz people leaders and team members, fostering a culture of strategic talent development, empowerment, and high-performance leadership
• Lead improved workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in the right place at the right time. Influence and develop a resource model and predictive forecasting tool to optimize workforce plans, strengthen talent acquisition strategies, and drive sustainable growth.
• Led the facilitation and calibration of performance ratings to embed a high-performance culture, ensuring consistency in expectations and strategic alignment across operations. Strengthened leadership accountability and talent development through benchmarking best practices.
• Led the facilitation of the UK operations engagement strategy, driving meaningful employee participation and organizational alignment. Designed and executed survey action planning to enhance workplace culture, foster engagement, and implement data-driven improvements that support long-term business success.
• A dynamic global business supporting UK and International leaders.

• Company Overview: Tech Business
• Reporting to Managing Director and Group HR Director.
• Led a comprehensive post-acquisition review of the HR function, assessing structural integration, operational efficiencies, and alignment with business objectives.
• Designed and proposed a scalable HR model to support SME expansion for post-acquisition growth. Strategically appointed HR resources to drive workforce integration, talent optimization, and long-term organizational success.
• Tech Business

• Company Overview: Senior Manager in a multi-site commercial charity with an income of £12m spanning: a retail network and warehouse operation, fundraising/income activities for an Emergency Service.
• Develop and implement a scalable, best-practice HR delivery model and governance framework to drive sustainable charity growth, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and enhanced workforce engagement
• Strategy development, planning & execution.
• Strategic budget preparation and proactive financial management to ensure sustainable resource allocation, operational efficiency, and governance compliance.
• Develop, implement, and embed policy frameworks that promote early intervention, accountability, and cultural transformation, fostering a proactive and responsible workforce.
• "Develop and implement targeted strategies and educational initiatives to reduce sickness absence from 10.5 days to an average of 5 days per year, driving cost efficiency, workforce well-being, and operational sustainability.
• Designed and implemented a structured performance cycle and meaningful performance discussions to drive accountability, growth, and organizational success.
• Projects: leading aspects of an integrated HR and Payroll system.
• Presenting to Board of Trustees.
• Senior Manager in a multi-site commercial charity with an income of £12m spanning: a retail network and warehouse operation, fundraising/income activities for an Emergency Service. External relationships included NHS and Babcock.

• Collaborated with the General Manager to review and implement harmonized terms and conditions of employment, ensuring legal compliance, workforce equity, and operational efficiency.

• Partnered with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Chair to calibrate performance-related pay decisions and salary reviews, ensuring fairness, strategic alignment, and governance excellence.

• Company Overview: International Retailer (HC +20K
• Coaching Store and Area Managers through complex employee casework.
• Assisting Legal Counsel in Tribunal bundle preparation.
• Coach HR Advisors through low-level casework.

• Company Overview: Television Production (Venture Capitalist backed Group)
• Led HR and Payroll operations, managing a team of six to ensure compliance, and efficient payroll administration.
• Served as the local lead for Group projects.
• Overseeing the implementation of HRIS, contributing to project scope and initiation, and leading local data migration and self-service deployment strategies to drive efficiency and user adoption.
• Television Production (part of a Venture Capitalist backed Group)

• Company Overview: public sector
• Functioning as a strategic HR Business Partner to support Executives across multiple national sites.
• Collaborated with the Centre of Excellence to share best practices, drive continuous improvement, and influence strategic change across the organization.
• Played a key role in establishing and embedding a high-performance culture and framework, driving organizational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Company Overview: Private Hospital Group.
• Full-time. Various smaller OD and change projects.
• Led a key project workstream to secure and mobilise a c.£150m NHS procurement contract, developing and executing workforce ramp-up strategies to support rapid operational scaling, ensuring readiness to meeting critical service delivery milestones and enhancing client confidence.
• Private Hospital Group.

• Company Overview: Private Hospital.
• Private Hospital.

• Company Overview: Greeting Card Retailer
• Greeting Card Retailer