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BEA WHITEHOUSE

Goostrey,Cheshire

Summary

Results-oriented professional with expertise in leading teams and managing complex employee relations projects. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and enhance communication within teams. Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills drive successful outcomes in disciplinary and grievance matters.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work history

HR Lead

VERTEX
Manchester
07.2002 - 08.2005
  • Coached team of 6 HR Managers to deliver timely and business focused people solutions.
  • Utilised critical thinking to assess problems, evaluate solutions and determine optimal approach, driving conclusion of HR projects to a high standard.
  • Swiftly mastered and implemented new skills such as TUPE understanding and integration of acquisitions in an outsourcing context,
  • Strengthened team collaboration through consistent demonstration of respect and 'one team' approach.
  • Demonstrated high energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced setting.

HR Manager

MARKS & SPENCER
London
09.1987 - 07.2002
  • Led five Human Resources colleagues, and set the strategic direction to achieve business goals.
  • Analysed workforce trends and weekly retail performance to forecast staffing needs accurately as staffing lead.
  • Facilitated resolution of employee conflicts, following established corporate guidelines for timely intervention.
  • Leveraged staff survey insights to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
  • Managed large scale redundancy programme and, minimised legal risks.

Employee Relations Senior Manager - UK, Ireland, and South Africa (UKIA)

ACCENTURE
Remote
12.2005 - 07.2025
  • Deep understanding of all aspects of UK employment law and its practical application.
  • Experienced in high volume disciplinary and grievance case management, including sensitive issues such as sexual harassment matters.
  • Designed and delivered multiple ER training interventions on employment law updates and changes to internal policies.
  • Supported Business Leads and HR to deliver disciplinary and grievance hearings providing procedural guidance and case precedent analysis.
  • Coached HR colleagues in day-to-day employee relations matters to achieve prompt management.
  • Contributed to the strategy for and preparation of Employment Tribunal proceedings.
  • Led the ER work-stream for several complex redundancy programmes impacting from 8 to 450 employees.
  • Built strong partnerships with stakeholders.
  • Directed project management activities for timely delivery of projects.
  • Mentored junior colleagues fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Education

BA (Hons) - Social Policy & Psychology

Nottingham University
Nottingham

Skills

  • Stakeholder updates
  • Coaching skills
  • Adaptability
  • TUPE regulations knowledge
  • Policy development
  • Employment law expertise
  • Resilience
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Change management

Timeline

Employee Relations Senior Manager - UK, Ireland, and South Africa (UKIA)

ACCENTURE
12.2005 - 07.2025

HR Lead

VERTEX
07.2002 - 08.2005

HR Manager

MARKS & SPENCER
09.1987 - 07.2002

BA (Hons) - Social Policy & Psychology

Nottingham University

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