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Angela Holt

Uxbridge,LND

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Strategic leader with extensive experience in directing HR strategies and operations across diverse business segments. Expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Proven track record in driving employee engagement and optimizing HR processes through innovative policies. Successful in delivering large-scale HR initiatives that align with business objectives and enhance organizational growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Human Resources (HR Director)

Daikin Airconditioning UK
Weybridge, Surrey
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Working within a fast paced sales organisation, key leadership role responsible for delivering, implementing and overseeing comprehensive HR strategies and programs that align with Daikin’s organisational goals and values.
  • Management responsibility for 5 HR professionals, collaborating with the senior management and leadership team, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Member of Executive leadership team ensuring critical engagement in delivering Daikin’s growth strategy.
  • Maintain high-performance culture in line with the business strategy through high levels of employee engagement, management development and performance and productivity improvement.
  • Lead change management initiatives and consolidate capabilities throughout the organisation, including restructures of finance and corporate planning department.
  • Managing complex employee relations and ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
  • Cultivated strong relationships at high level with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and utilised influential and negotiation skills.
  • Full budget responsibility for the HR and training elements of the company’s PnL.
  • Create and implement HR strategy to support Daikin’s growth, objectives and culture ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Conducted thorough data quality review on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), identified any potential workforce barriers and established proactive measures to achieve internal targets.
  • Launched HR engagement survey across the business, to obtain feedback across many facets of the role, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing, benefits, work-life balance, hybrid approach and many more.
  • Rejuvenated and relaunched the Company’s performance review process, to a digital format within our HR platform.
  • Full review of the Company’s bonus structures, to put a greater emphasis on business growth and market share.
  • Robust review of the current HR system and its functionalities, ensuring data quality and integrity, and streamlining HR processes.

Director of Human Resources (Promotion)

Robert Bosch Limited
Uxbridge, Middlesex
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Lead high-performance HR team of 10 associates, including HR Business Partners, HR advisor, Payroll manager, and HR intern.
  • Provide strategic and operational HR leadership for five legal entities across UK and Ireland (HC 1500 associates).
  • Attend monthly C-Suite Leadership Board meetings and manage relationships with senior stakeholders. Strategic partner with corporate functions including Finance and Controlling department.
  • Drive talent management, succession planning, and collaboration among stakeholders from different business units.
  • Implement strategic workforce planning for future needs and talent development.
  • Lead change management initiatives and consolidate capabilities throughout the organisation.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Shared Service (HRS) management team in Hungary.
  • Manage large-scale, business-critical projects and oversee HR administration and payroll services transition.
  • Oversee merger and acquisition activities, including risk identification and due diligence reviews.
  • Participate in Women@Bosch program and cooperate on wellbeing initiatives and new policies.
  • Assume full budget responsibility for HRL function, including business planning and cost accruals.
  • Led 12-month project as UK project lead, oversaw transfer of HR administrative functions to shared service platform in Budapest.
  • Ensured comprehensive review of all administrative, payroll, and time-related work packages, developed process documents, conducted budget and capacity transfer investigations, and facilitated seamless go-live in 2023.
  • Implemented Menopause policy and guidelines, simplified and consolidated all family absence-related policies into one cohesive family-friendly policy.
  • Conducted thorough data quality review on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), identified any potential workforce barriers and established proactive measures to achieve internal targets.
  • Launched and orchestrated Talent Day, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at connecting senior managers with potential talent pool candidates.

Head of HR Services and Senior HR Business Partner (proxy to HR Director)

Robert Bosch Limited
Uxbridge, Middlesex
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided high-level operational and strategic advice to senior management team and business units.
  • Fostered alignment between HR and company strategies within matrix structure.
  • Collaborated with UK and German counterparts and International HR counterparts within Bosch group.
  • Analysed HRIS data and extracted meaningful people metrics for target achievement and budget requirements.
  • Collaborated with business heads to identify future talent needs and develop talent nurturing strategies.
  • Managed complex employee relations and ensured compliance with UK employment law.
  • Led management, update, and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted workshops on HR-related topics and provided coaching and mentoring.
  • Cultivated strong relationships at high level and utilised influential and negotiation skills.
  • Managed team, including HR Administration and local Payroll officer.
  • Oversaw annual salary review and bonus processes and communicated salary budgets and bonus factors.
  • Utilised software packages and platforms for job duties (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP SuccessFactors).
  • Developed and led annual Board presentations, and offered senior leaders visibility into associates nominated for talent programmes across various business units.
  • Spearheaded high-profile acquisition project, and implemented new business unit in Ireland within strict timelines.
  • Implemented tailored Master's programme in collaboration with UK-based University, provided customised courses to associates.

HR Business Partner

Robert Bosch Limited
Uxbridge, Middlesex
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Provided high-level operational and strategic advice to senior management team and business units.
  • Fostered alignment between HR and company strategies within matrix structure.
  • Collaborated with UK and German counterparts and International HR counterparts within Bosch group.
  • Analysed HRIS data and extracted meaningful people metrics for target achievement and budget requirements.
  • Collaborated with business heads to identify future talent needs and develop talent nurturing strategies.
  • Managed complex employee relations and ensured compliance with UK employment law.
  • Led management, update, and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted workshops on HR-related topics and provided coaching and mentoring.
  • Cultivated strong relationships at high level and utilised influential and negotiation skills.
  • Managed team, including HR Administration and local Payroll officer.
  • Oversaw annual salary review and bonus processes and communicated salary budgets and bonus factors.
  • Utilised software packages and platforms for job duties (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP SuccessFactors).

Human Resource Consultant

Computacenter
Hatfield, Middlesex
  • Facilitated change management initiatives to streamline business operations.
  • Oversaw compliance audits ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues, resulting in a more harmonious working environment.
  • Developed company-wide policies to ensure legal compliance.
  • Provided coaching to managers enhancing leadership skills within the organisation.

Human Resource Advisor

Hillingdon Association of Voluntary Services (HAVS)
Yiewsley, Middlesex
  • Interpreted employment law effectively, safeguarding organisational interests.
  • Updated company policies, maintaining compliance with employment legislation.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance.

Human Resource Advisor

Bovis Lend Lease
Harrow, Middlesex
  • Updated company policies, maintaining compliance with employment legislation.
  • Facilitated performance reviews, encouraging continuous professional development.
  • Coordinated new joiner contracts and seamless onboarding procedures, liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth induction experience.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.

Human Resources & Training Administrator

Uxbridge College
Uxbridge, Middlesex
  • Updated staff on new training processes to keep them informed and prepared.
  • Supported HR department in implementing company-wide policies related to professional development initiatives.
  • Monitored progress of employees through skill assessment tests, improving individual performance levels.
  • Conducted confidential exit interviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Prepared relevant HR reports as required by senior management team.

Human Resources/Payroll Assistant

Uxbridge College
Uxbridge, Middlesex
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data, promoting a trusting environment.
  • Checked input data from HR department, reducing potential errors in pay calculations.
  • Ensured accurate financial documentation by processing payroll adjustments.
  • Compiled data for detailed personnel records, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Assisted in payroll administration for accurate and timely salary disbursement.
  • Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback from departing employees for organisational improvements.

Undergraduate Administrative Assistant

Uxbridge College
Uxbridge, Middlesex
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science & Management Studies

St Mary's College – University of Surrey
Twickenham, London

BTEC National Diploma - Sports Science

East Berkshire College
Berkshire

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management

Bucks New University
Wycombe

CIPD Postgraduate Diploma level 7 - Human Resource Management

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
Wycombe

Skills

  • Strategic HR Management
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Performance Management and performance metrics interpretation
  • Compensation structures, salary review procedures
  • HR budgeting and reporting
  • Human Resource Governance
  • Employee Satisfaction
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • Team Coaching & Mentorship
  • C-Suite & Stakeholder Collaborations
  • Organisational Development & Growth
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Built a high performing HR team to deliver high-performance, compliant, and business-aligned support.
  • Implemented succession planning and talent management to identify and develop future leaders, particularly within the Finance department.
  • Co-chair one branch of the EMEA HR five-year strategic initiative to shape the region’s future HR structure.
  • Mentored team members to foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
  • Led enterprise-wide training programs, enhancing skills, efficiency, and career development.
  • Launched an internal recruitment platform, reducing agency reliance and saving ~£100K in the first year.
  • Recruited finance graduates and professionals across all levels, strengthening departmental capability and supporting long-term talent pipelines.
  • Led departmental restructures across the business, with particular focus within finance teams, aligning structures with Global strategic goals and improving operational efficiency.
  • Secured a key corporate exception through strategic negotiation with the Head of Controlling, enabling hiring of graduates within departments including finance, by obtaining flexibility on headcount restrictions.
  • Rolled out a unified bonus structure, improving cost efficiency and incentive alignment.
  • Introduced an internal contractor model, reducing IR35 risks and external contractor costs.
  • Established a cross-functional stakeholder group to support M&A activities, ensuring finance and HR alignment during integration phase
  • Led the UK project for transferring HR administrative functions—including payroll and time tracking—to a shared service center in Budapest, ensuring a smooth transition and operational continuity.
  • Oversaw process reviews, documentation, budgeting, and successful go-live in 2023.
  • Developed and implemented new policies to enhance the employee value proposition and promote wellbeing and inclusion.
  • Conduct DEI data audits, identified barriers, and implemented measures to meet inclusion targets.
  • Launched annual “Talent Day” across the UK and Ireland, to connect senior leaders with emerging talent and promote cross-functional visibility, broadening reach and maximising internal potential.

Certification

  • Chartered CIPD Membership, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  • CIPD Postgraduate Diploma level 7, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, Wycombe, England
  • BTEC National Diploma Sports Science, East Berkshire College, Berkshire, England

Timeline

Head of Human Resources (HR Director)

Daikin Airconditioning UK
03.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Human Resources (Promotion)

Robert Bosch Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024

Head of HR Services and Senior HR Business Partner (proxy to HR Director)

Robert Bosch Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021

HR Business Partner

Robert Bosch Limited
01.2011 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science & Management Studies

St Mary's College – University of Surrey

BTEC National Diploma - Sports Science

East Berkshire College

Human Resource Consultant

Computacenter

Human Resource Advisor

Hillingdon Association of Voluntary Services (HAVS)

Human Resource Advisor

Bovis Lend Lease

Human Resources & Training Administrator

Uxbridge College

Human Resources/Payroll Assistant

Uxbridge College

Undergraduate Administrative Assistant

Uxbridge College

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management

Bucks New University

CIPD Postgraduate Diploma level 7 - Human Resource Management

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College

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