Christine Kewish

Operated as Senior HR Business Partner alongside Engineering, Data Analytics and Delivery Leads to support dynamic change programme across 21 days of activity, implementing a target operating model changes.

Working as part of the Programme Design team, alongside KPMG and Hiscox, created guidance re: people implications of Global Business Strategy, UK, Portugal, Spain, Bermuda, Luxembourg, France, Italy, USA.
Developed frameworks and principles to facilitate organisational change initiatives.

Understood TUPE implications, by Geography and created cost analysis.
Provided HRBP support to enhance effectiveness of change processes.

SME to HR and Change Teams across Hiscox.

Partnered with Global VP to drive strategic changes amid restructuring efforts.
Facilitated delivery through the development of comprehensive toolkits.
Led workshops aimed at establishing operational outcomes after workforce reductions.

Collaborated with Operational Leadership to achieve effective change outcomes.

Managed complex employee relations issues, assessing risks and developing HR solutions.

Partnered with Head of HR and CPO to address HR matters, providing strategic recommendations.

Partnered with Sales and Marketing Director on the effects of TUPE/business acquisition involving circa 250 employees.

Directed integration efforts for new business unit development.

Implemented learning and development programmes to enhance operational alignment.

Advised on employment legislation best practices to mitigate compliance risks.

Increased employee engagement through targeted initiatives and strategies.

Designed HR strategies to align with commercial needs for workforce of 1,700.

Oversaw delivery quality of HR Business Partners and Shared Services.

Managed all HR lifecycle activities to ensure operational excellence.

Acted as subject matter expert for change and transformation initiatives.

Facilitated HR partnerships with Legal, Tax, Procurement, and Asset Management teams to ensure safe fuel supply for Nuclear power plants worldwide, global team UK, Netherlands, Germany, USA

Developed streamlined processes for global talent mobility.

Enhanced time-to-hire metrics while supporting leaders in talent acquisition efforts.

Coached personnel on organisational development refinements to address commercial and environmental requirements.

Contributed to broader organisational development plans and HR strategy implementation.

Provided HR leadership support to circa 2,500 full-time and 1,500 temporary staff , partnering with MD of and Operational Leadership Team.

Managed Union Communications regarding contract issues and updates, through challenging pay review and pandemic scenario

Conducted thorough reviews of HR activities and created initiatives for quick wins delivery, both financial and effectiveness improvements

Introduced data-driven decision makings to augment operational effectiveness.

Implemented workforce planning and risk management strategies during pandemic, focusing on colleague safety.

Directed emergency resource pipelining to enhance staffing solutions under pressure.

Led a team of four HR Business Partners while partnering c 20 business leaders

Attained HR Audit Accreditation for Contracts, first time since service takeover.

Provided short-term consultancy to a new Joint Venture at Sellafield Nuclear Power plant, to create an approach to bring together 4 large construction partners into one team, under a Joint Venture. Recommendations made relating to Branding, Management Style, Work Environment and Team integration.

Collaborated with C-suite executives to translate business data into effective HR outcomes.

Established UK-based Finance Hub by consolidating operations from multiple countries. China, Australia, France, Germany, UK

Directed recruitment efforts to efficiently fulfil programme delivery requirements.

Created and implemented frameworks to achieve positive HR outcomes regionally.

Coached C-suite team to enhance operational effectiveness.

Formulated people and business communications for seamless transition from design to delivery stage.

Partnered with in-country leads to identify and resolve HR challenges.

Snr HRBP to Programme Director and Project Engineers, within a Joint Venture, Start Up scenario

Development of People Activity Plans to support the build of new Nuclear Plant ( Hinckley C )

Delivery of HR cyclical activities; Talent, Performance and Engagement.

Directed a team of five HR Business Partners to deliver Environmental Services across multiple contracted sites.

Formulated HR strategies to address prevailing Safety and Commercial issues. Operated as part of the Senior Leadership Team

Managed customer and union relationships while supporting workforce management during strike action.

Operated as senior member of the team, on the largest government re-bid of its type, under a single management model with four suppliers.

Directed HR operations for Vodafone Networks and Telecoms, optimising recruitment practices.

Created comprehensive TUPE plan along with relevant communication materials and toolkit

Delivered TUPE consultations

Partner to Programme Director for team recruitment and retention efforts.

Collaborated with Project Managers on tailored communication plans for challenging client environments.

Partnered with HRDs from 4 other suppliers, to create project operating model, and initial phase OD principles.

Partnered with Programme Director to develop delivery team OD and governance for both Vodafone and Ministry of Justice.

Supported Programme Director, on project issues and risks, wider than just HR.

Managed multiple work packages to in-source level 2 HR services from outsourced provider.

Work Packages: included, Property, Telecoms, HR/TUPE and Service Continuity

Partnered with MDs of Business to integrate new teams and services

Reviewed and made recommendations to change HR policies to accommodation new commercial models and engineering skills sets.

Delivered a Reward integration, proposal and delivery plan to align grades and salaries of the integrated teams.

Partnered with Senior Leaders on change initiatives including the TUPE out of parts of a new acquired business and the remodelling of operations for the future.

HR workstreams lead, led the Union and Employee communications relating to the delivery of 'fingerprint - direct payroll' solution.

Managed team of 11 learning and development consultants to train on SAP FICO, Supply Change and HR modules being deployed.

Delivered reusable training materials to maximise investment in SAP system.

HRBP, leading on the acquisition of strategic acquisition of engineering company.

Design and Delivery of TUPE approach 1500 employees, including ensuring measures were commercially viable.

Supporting HRD on commercial conversations, where needed

Running the plan, tracking delivery and managing issues and risk along the way.

Acted as Generalist Partner to MDs receiving the new organisation.

HR lead, partnering with the Programme Director to created a centralised household waste and recycling service for four local authorities.

Including the developing measures, consultation materials, union negotiations, public consultations and partnering with the Operational Leadership on service cut over requirements, and risk mitigations.

Partnering with MD of Transport Business ( UK & Middle East), 6500 employees - Delivered all cyclical activities and acted as Best Practice Champion for global SAP HR and Finance Rollout and the start -up of service to deliver Dubai Metro.

Created Global Mobility policy for Serco Group use, to mitigate project overspend.

Support on OD changes driven by SAP deployment.

Coached developing leaders, as they navigate complex change.

Partner Marketing Executive, Lotus an IBM Company, execution of marketing plans to drive 9-1 return on investment.

Promoted to IBM Service Delivery Management - leading on Boots, Insolvency Service and Mitchells and Butler accounts. Responsible for Marketing, Service Delivery and Growth of each contract. Managing delivery via Global Teams and complex processes and governance gates.