Caitlin Noble
Fraserburgh
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in employment law, recruitment and talent acquisition, and employee relations. Demonstrates strong relationship building and adaptability, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all levels of an organisation. Proficient in payroll administration, contributing to seamless operational processes. Committed to fostering positive workplace environments and driving organisational success through strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
HR Manager
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
Banff
2024.12 - 2026.08
- Lead HR across a complex, multi-site operation, reporting to Directors and advising on people risk, workforce planning, and operational HR priorities.
- Managed complex employee relations matters, including high-risk capability and disciplinary cases, providing targeted advice to mitigate business risk.
- Led recruitment in challenging labour market, managing fluctuating vacancy levels to achieve full crew coverage during key operational periods.
- In partnership with the HR Advisor, implemented Sofina’s absence management process at site level, improving structure, consistency, and line-manager confidence.
- Developed sustainable absence reduction plan aligned with operational realities and site culture, enhancing management capability.
- Implement site-specific policies to manage people risk and reinforce behavioural standards.
- Act as site lead on Working Time compliance and support organisational change, including redundancy activity.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policy, and Agricultural Wages Board requirements.
- Work closely with an experienced HR Advisor and Training Manager, sharing expertise and providing case oversight to ensure consistent HR practice across sites.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making through CI forums and by establishing a structured workforce planning meeting with a newly appointed Director.
Senior HR Advisor
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
Banff
2024.06 - 2024.12
- Served as Senior HR Advisor during six-month trial for HR Manager position, overseeing ER risk, site management, and contributing strategic HR insights.
HR Advisor
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
Banff
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Delivered HR advice to managers on disciplinary, capability, and grievance matters, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Supported operational HR delivery in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Coordinated training, induction, and onboarding activities, improving new starter integration and operational effectiveness.
- Led absence management and retention initiatives, including reward and recognition activities, fostering employee engagement.
- Led the site implementation of the CROWN payroll system, moving from manual to online payroll and supporting stakeholders through the transition.
- Prepared and presented HR updates, people data, and project progress to senior leaders.
- Introduced an annual employee awards ceremony, now embedded and successfully running for its third year.
Recruitment Officer & HR Administrator
Whitelink Seafoods Ltd
Fraserburgh
2020.01 - 2023.02
- Facilitated end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle processes to enhance candidate experience and retention.
- Developed and implemented an induction process for new starters to ensure seamless onboarding.
- Managed sponsorship administration and onboarding activities across various departments to improve new starter integration.
- Ensured employee records and documentation met legal and compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with local government agencies to promote employment initiatives, contributing to local unemployment reduction efforts.
- Assisted in managing disciplinary, welfare, and investigation processes through efficient note-taking and case administration.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Robert Gordons University
Aberdeen 2017.09 - 2022.05
CIPD Level 5 - Diploma in People Management
AVADO
2024.10 - 2025.10
CIPD Level 3 - Foundation Certificate in People Practice
DPG
2023.01 - 2024.01
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health -
NESCOL
/2022 -
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Workforce planning
- Payroll systems management
- Employment Law
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safely 2025
- End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination 2022
REFERENCES
- Lisa, Robertson, Head of HR - Scotland, lisa.robertson@sofinafoods.co.uk, Sofina Foods Europe
- Valerie, Ritchie, HR Manager, valerie@whitelink.com, Whitelink Seafoods Ltd
Timeline
HR Manager
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
2024.12 - 2026.08
CIPD Level 5 - Diploma in People Management
AVADO
2024.10 - 2025.10
Senior HR Advisor
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
2024.06 - 2024.12
HR Advisor
Sofina Foods Europe, Brydock Farms
2023.02 - 2024.06
CIPD Level 3 - Foundation Certificate in People Practice
DPG
2023.01 - 2024.01
Recruitment Officer & HR Administrator
Whitelink Seafoods Ltd
2020.01 - 2023.02
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Robert Gordons University
2017.09 - 2022.05
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health -
NESCOL
/2022 -