David Clift

Key Achievements

● Recognized in Newsweek's top 100 most loved UK workplaces and top 10 global diversity employers

● Successfully launched new Employee Value Proposition (EVP), attracting and retaining top talent

● Launched company values and mission

● Doubled eNPS by significantly improving employee engagement and satisfaction

● Introduced succession planning to ensure leadership continuity

● Implemented new HR and a Payroll systems

● Reduced employee turnover by a third

● People Partnering launch to deliver data focused people conversations

● Turned around a failing People department by enhancing operational stability

● Developed and implemented leadership development programs, enhancing leadership capabilities across the organisation

Responsibilities

● Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives, driving growth and innovation

● Lead and manage the People team to deliver outstanding service and support to clients and employees

● Shareholder relations

● Oversee talent acquisition, ensuring the recruitment of top industry professionals while minimising costs

● Collaborate with other executive leaders to align People strategies with overall company vision and goals

● Utilise People analytics and data-driven decision-making to optimise People processes and drive continuous improvement

Key Achievements

● Completed 7 acquisitions in 2 years, growing LTG from 800 to 5,500 employees

● Increased leadership diversity by 25% through targeted D&I initiatives

● Improved recruitment efficiency, reducing time-to-hire by 20%

● Increased recruitment productivity while reducing costs and removing bias

● Launched Pulse surveys and focus groups to enhance employee engagement

● Delivered operational stability by fixing a dysfunctional People department

● Launched employee diversity groups

● Led all People aspects of LTG Covid response

Responsibilities

● Defined and executed LTG People strategy as an Exec Board member

● Led a team of 89 People professionals across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and North America

● Introduced Succession & Leadership Development programs to identify and develop future leaders

● Launched LTG D&I strategy including employee resource groups and D&I training

● Introduced mental health first aiders and mental health training

● Managed LTIP benchmark & design process with Remco

Key Achievements

● Increased engagement scores by 20% and improved Glassdoor score from 26 to 32

● Reduced turnover by more than 50% in 4 months

● Reduced recruitment costs by 30% through process optimization

● Launched a successful joint venture tech hub with Imperial College

● Delivered People roadmap and implemented data-driven sales management

● Redefined onboarding processes to reflect company values

● Created an HR network to share expertise across all group companies

Responsibilities

● Supported CEOs in growing tech ventures from start-up to scale and exit

● Ensured Blenheim Chalcot HR were thought leaders in HR tech

● Led CEO engagement program to understand the needs of CEOs at each growth stage

Key Achievements

● Returned the company to the Great Place to Work top 50 list

● Slashed sales churn from 40% to 20% while delivering significant reductions in recruitment costs

● Achieved a 20% increase in employee engagement through targeted development programs

● Successfully managed all HR aspects of multiple mergers and acquisitions

● Overhauled onboarding processes and enhanced talent pipeline

● Introduced management development framework

● Designed a change management playbook for smooth transition during major changes

● Launched apprenticeship programs including Graduate and MBA tracks

● Conducted vendor selection for HRIS

Responsibilities

● Directed HR operations while managing a team of 18 HR professionals

Key Achievements

● Designed a new HR operating model for Heinz, improving HR efficiency by 15%

● Managed vendor selection for core HR and Time & Attendance systems at Regus

Responsibilities

● Leader of transformation projects for blue-chip clients, ensuring project completion within budget and time parameters

● Developed HR transformation practices and led business development initiatives

Key Achievements

● Improved HR operational efficiency by 15% through streamlined processes

● Reduced turnover by 20% through effective talent management strategies

● Achieved FCA regulatory compliance at TMS business - This was the result of a significant cultural change project

Responsibilities

● Managed multiple HR departments across Europe, leading restructuring projects and providing leadership to a team of 20 HR professionals