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CARLIE PATON

CARLIE PATON

Summary

People Operations leader with 20+ years' experience in building, scaling, and transforming People functions in fast-paced, high-growth environments. As Chief People Officer at a remote SaaS consultancy, I scaled the business through 800% growth and led it through to acquisition. Now, as a consultant, I support founders and entrepreneurs to design scalable, human-first businesses. I bring calm energy, high standards, and a no-fuss, solutions-first approach to every team I work with.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education

Work history

FOUNDER

HR CONSULTANT & BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISOR
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Partner with founders and entrepreneurs to build sustainable growth through People strategy, marketing, and operations.
  • Lead workshops and 1:1 coaching on client attraction, branding, pricing, and strategic planning.
  • Support small businesses and self-employed professionals in developing repeatable, scale-friendly business models.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced operational expenses significantly.
  • Formed partnerships with key stakeholders to drive business growth.
  • Led team to achieve company objectives on time and within budget.
  • Fostered customer loyalty with excellent service standards and quality products.
  • Established company brand for improved visibility and recognition.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

NEW WORLD TECH
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: Remote SaaS Consultancy
  • Built and led the People function through 800% team growth across 10+ countries, culminating in a successful acquisition.
  • Created and implemented global onboarding, offboarding, career development, and performance frameworks.
  • Overhauled payroll, compliance, and EOR processes; selected and embedded scalable HR tech tools (e.g., Breathe HR).
  • Designed and launched DE&I, wellbeing, and L&D strategies tailored for a distributed team.
  • Partnered with C-Suite and Board to execute long-term People strategy aligned to commercial goals.
  • Remote SaaS Consultancy

HR MANAGER

MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led HR for a multi-site hybrid education workforce during COVID-19.
  • Managed recruitment, HR compliance, policy reviews, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
  • Delivered a full HRIS implementation project and managed TUPE for a school acquisition.

HR CONSULTANT (FOUNDER)

GAME CHANGER HR
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Delivered end-to-end People strategy support to high-growth clients, including US employment compliance.
  • Provided strategic advice and implementation on employee engagement, succession, and HR technology.

MULTI-SITE HR, PAYROLL & ADMIN MANAGER

CHEQUERS
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw HR and payroll operations across multiple business units, ensuring compliance and employee support.

HR MANAGER

PERRY WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Provided HR leadership and support, including recruitment, policy development, and employee relations.

SENIOR HR ADVISOR

AMEY LTD
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Delivered HR advisory services, including employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation.

MULTI-SITE/REGIONAL HR ADVISOR

BROMFORD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Supported HR operations across multiple sites, focusing on employee engagement and compliance.

HR ADVISOR

CADBURY
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Provided HR support, including recruitment, training, and employee relations.

Education

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma - Personnel & Development

CIPD
09/2009 - 09.2013

Skills

  • Building People Ops from scratch
  • Global remote team leadership
  • SaaS and scale-up expertise
  • Onboarding
  • Offboarding
  • EX
  • HRIS and tech stack implementation
  • Global payroll
  • Compliance
  • EORs
  • People analytics
  • Data-led strategy
  • Performance
  • L&D
  • Employee engagement
  • Wellbeing
  • DE&I strategy
  • Inclusive hiring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FOUNDER

HR CONSULTANT & BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISOR
03.2024 - 08.2025

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

NEW WORLD TECH
02.2022 - 03.2024

HR MANAGER

MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
01.2020 - 01.2021

HR CONSULTANT (FOUNDER)

GAME CHANGER HR
01.2018 - 01.2020

MULTI-SITE HR, PAYROLL & ADMIN MANAGER

CHEQUERS
01.2015 - 01.2018

HR MANAGER

PERRY WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2015

SENIOR HR ADVISOR

AMEY LTD
01.2006 - 01.2008

MULTI-SITE/REGIONAL HR ADVISOR

BROMFORD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
01.2003 - 01.2006

HR ADVISOR

CADBURY
01.2002 - 01.2003

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma - Personnel & Development

CIPD
09/2009 - 09.2013

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