David De Mello
Wigston
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Project and Communications Manager (Contract)
Submarine Delivery Agency
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for developing and implementing the HR Communications Plan for the transition of the Submarine Delivery Agency HR as a standalone department.
- Key Achievement: Worked with key stakeholders to develop a HR Communications Plan, communicated to the wider organisation and produced relevant communications materials. Developed and implemented an HR Communications web page.
Strategic HR Lead (Contract)
Building Digital UK (Government Executive Agency)
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for developing and planning a strategic workforce plan for a £5 billion project, supporting the rollout of Gigabit broadband and 5G. Reported into the Head of HR.
- Key Achievement: Spearheaded the design and planning of a Strategic Workforce Plan for a £5 billion project, collaborating with the Executive and Senior Leadership team to analyse objectives and develop a robust plan over a seven-year period.
HR Business Partner (Contract)
Environment Agency
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided HR business partnering to the Regional Director, 3 Area Directors, and their senior leadership teams for the South and Southwest region (1500+ employees) of the Environment Agency reporting into a Senior HR Business Partner.
- Key Achievements: Designed and executed a people strategy for the South and Southwest region, ensuring alignment with the agency's vision.
- Provided comprehensive HR guidance to managers and leaders, covering areas such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
- Successfully managed and delivered HR projects, collaborating with Centers of Excellence to implement initiatives like a new Learning and Development portal and leadership programs.
Senior HR Business Partner
Atomic Weapons Establishment
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Partnered with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Affairs departments (300+ employees), supporting 2 board members on driving the People Strategy in the UK’s Nuclear Weapons authority reporting into the Head of HR.
- Key Achievements: Led the HR aspects of a Finance restructuring, successfully navigating Trade Union and internal Nuclear Regulatory consultation.
- Coached and mentored Line Managers, resulting in improved team management and robust People Development plans.
- Ensured seamless HR operations within a Centres of Excellence model, supporting Line Managers in Performance Management, compensation, and L&D.
Head of HR, UK and Ireland (FTC)
Galderma UK and Ireland
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Led the HR function (team of 3) for the UK and Ireland business, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives in a skincare company reporting into the VP of HR based in Switzerland.
- Key Achievements: Successfully supported a UK HR transformation project, transitioning to a shared services model, a cloud-based HRIS (Workday), and an RPO recruitment partner.
- Implemented Workday Peakon, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention.
- Introduced a Talent review process, facilitating succession planning and talent development.
Senior HR Business Partner, HQ and Global
Kyowa Kirin International
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Led the strategic HR function (team of 2) for HQ, Global and Shared Services, partnering with leadership across various functions in a Japanese pharma company.
- Key Achievements: Successfully led the HR aspects of the "One Kyowa Kirin" restructuring project, impacting 700 European employees, ensuring adherence to the HR project plan and achieving cost savings.
- Developed and implemented a European talent strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and retention, contributing to sustainable business growth.
HR Consultant (Contract)
Cell Medica
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Served as the HR Lead, reporting to the CEO and supporting the Senior Leadership team for a fast-paced start up cell therapy Biotechnology company.
- Key Achievements: Supported strategic and operational recruitment needs across the UK, US, and Switzerland, successfully sourcing and interviewing candidates before clinical trials.
- Reviewed and improved Performance Management and Bonus processes, implementing rigorous interim reviews and enhancing the fairness of the reward system.
HR Consultant (Contract)
Theramex UK Ltd
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided HR Business Partner support to the Executive Leadership team, advising on HR policies and procedures in a start up Women’s Health pharmaceutical company.
- Key Achievements: Successfully supported the setup of HR systems and processes for a new Global Pharmaceutical company, including TUPE transferring 250 employees and recruiting 60 new staff.
- Implemented Talent Dynamics 365 globally, enabling Employee and Manager Self Service and reporting.
Head of HR, Europe
HTC
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Supported leadership teams of Smartphone and Virtual Reality businesses, providing guidance on employee engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness
- Key Achievements: Reviewed and implemented updated HR systems and processes, resulting in cost savings of £10,000 per year.
- Provided expert guidance and support to the business through two complex dismissals, ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
Senior HR Business Partner
Takeda
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Acted as a strategic HR partner during a period of large global and European business transformation
- Key Achievements: Provided strategic HR partnership during a period of significant global and European business transformation, guiding managers through redundancy, retention, and TUPE transfer processes.
Head of HR, Europe
Accord Healthcare
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Supported Country Managers across 25 EU countries in implementing business plans and addressing organisational challenges
- Key Achievement: Worked closely with Country Managers across 25 EU countries to support business plans, address organisational challenges, and coordinate performance and compensation reviews.
HR Manager
Astellas Pharma Europe
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Provided HR support and managed organisational changes within the UK sales force
HR Business Partner (EMEA)
IBM Kenexa
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Streamlined and enhanced HR processes across EMEA to improve service to the business
HR Manager
Xerox Global Services
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Provided HR support and guidance to various European teams, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and commercial needs
HR Business Partner (Contract)
Thomas Cook UK
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided HR support during the largest UK merger with MyTravel, including TUPE transfers and redundancy processes
HR Business Partner (Contract)
T-Mobile UK
03.2007 - 08.2007
- Provided strategic and operational HR Business Partner support to Sales, Sales Operations, and Corporate Programme Directorates
HR Functional Consultant
Oracle
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Implemented and optimized HR systems and processes
HR Business Partner - Strategic Services
Solihull Council
07.2003 - 08.2006
- Provided strategic and general HR guidance to Directors and Senior Managers
Senior Human Resources Advisor
Atkins plc
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Managed HR elements of a TUPE transfer and provided generalist HR guidance
Personnel and Development Advisor
Alliance & Leicester
08.1998 - 12.2001
- Supported personnel and development initiatives in a bank call centre
HR Manager (Graduate scheme)
Safeway plc
09.1994 - 08.1998
- Gained foundational HR experience through a graduate scheme
Education
Postgraduate diploma - HRM (Grad IPD) (PASS)
University of North London
M.Sc. - International Management (PASS)
The University of London, Kings College
B.Sc. (Hon's) - Microbiology with Biotechnology (2:i)
The University of London, QMW College
Timeline
HR Project and Communications Manager (Contract)
Submarine Delivery Agency
01.2025 - Current
Strategic HR Lead (Contract)
Building Digital UK (Government Executive Agency)
03.2024 - 08.2024
HR Business Partner (Contract)
Environment Agency
05.2023 - 03.2024
Senior HR Business Partner
Atomic Weapons Establishment
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head of HR, UK and Ireland (FTC)
Galderma UK and Ireland
07.2021 - 05.2022
Senior HR Business Partner, HQ and Global
Kyowa Kirin International
11.2019 - 05.2021
HR Consultant (Contract)
Cell Medica
02.2019 - 09.2019
HR Consultant (Contract)
Theramex UK Ltd
03.2018 - 02.2019
Head of HR, Europe
HTC
03.2017 - 03.2018
Senior HR Business Partner
Takeda
12.2015 - 02.2017
Head of HR, Europe
Accord Healthcare
05.2013 - 12.2015
HR Manager
Astellas Pharma Europe
09.2011 - 04.2013
HR Business Partner (EMEA)
IBM Kenexa
02.2011 - 08.2011
HR Manager
Xerox Global Services
01.2008 - 02.2011
HR Business Partner (Contract)
Thomas Cook UK
08.2007 - 12.2007
HR Business Partner (Contract)
T-Mobile UK
03.2007 - 08.2007
HR Functional Consultant
Oracle
08.2006 - 02.2007
HR Business Partner - Strategic Services
Solihull Council
07.2003 - 08.2006
Senior Human Resources Advisor
Atkins plc
01.2002 - 07.2003
Personnel and Development Advisor
Alliance & Leicester
08.1998 - 12.2001
HR Manager (Graduate scheme)
Safeway plc
09.1994 - 08.1998
Postgraduate diploma - HRM (Grad IPD) (PASS)
University of North London
M.Sc. - International Management (PASS)
The University of London, Kings College
B.Sc. (Hon's) - Microbiology with Biotechnology (2:i)
The University of London, QMW College
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