Debbie Berryman
Law,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Driven HR Director bringing 20 years of experience in human resources leadership and organisational development. Persuasive communicator and decisive team manager. Demonstrated strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of Human Resources.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Director
The Vineyard Group Ltd
Carluke
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed growth through implementation of strategic operational and HR business model
- Determining HR department budget and controlling expenditures for optimum resource allocation
- Staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding
- Organising staff development training based on team gaps and requirements
- Supporting and Driving Company turnover increase of 375% in 2 years
- Advertising and Marketing of the business
- Direction operational and administrative procedures to keep organisation in compliance with rules, regulations, and internal policies
- Planning and implementation of new strategies to drive sales.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
Interim Head of HR
Houston Bottling & Co Pack
Glasgow, Glasgow City
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of HR Strategies and Organisational Development solutions to achieve business goals
- Support workforce components of business development and competitive tender bids
- Provided strategic direction for human resources management team.
- Developed and implemented HR & OD strategy to drive cultural change
- Provided professional HR & OD advice to Executive Team, Board and Non-Executive Directors, Managers, and staff
- Successful implementation of Integrated HR Management Information System
Human Resources Manager
North British Distillery
Edinburgh
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Change Agent for the business to assist and embed a culture of Empowerment and Ownership at all levels
- Support the implementation of E2 (CCI) - World Class Manufacturing
- Support the Site Director & collaborating with the HR team to lead and deliver HR Strategy and Projects across North British to support all aspects of an employee relations and engagement within the Company
- Ensuring that HR Policies, Procedures and employment legislation are adhered to at all times
- Creating and maintaining strong relationships with employees, onsite Union Reps and Union Officials working collaborative to meet operational demands
- Consultations and negotiations of rates of pay and amended Ts & Cs
- Bi-weekly meetings with Union officials to ensure clear communications and support on operational and strategic business requirements
- Working with OH and H & S Team to ensure a ‘Safety First' culture is maintained and accidents levels on site are zero
- Deputising for Site Director as and when required, ensuring operation demands are met to deliver customer requirements and to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
Human Resources Business Partner, Lead
Distell International
East Kilbride
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Creation and Implementation of the People Strategy to support the delivery of overall business objectives within a challenging matrix structure
- Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
- Developed soft skills by providing training in time-management, problem-solving, and effective communication.
- Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
- Successful re-org/re-design of Customer Services, Operations and Production functions, minimising redundancies and maximising productivity and performance, through collaborative working with all employee representatives
- Implementation of monthly pay scheme to all operational employees
- Collaborative working with all employees and union officials, building creditability in my role
- Successful implementation of the Integration Process across Europe
- Implementation of the Talent Management and Performance Management Program across Europe
- Lead in the CCI (lean) Project to work towards a World Class Organisation.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
Head of Human Resources, Lead
Yaskawa Electric UK Ltd
Cumbernauld
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Creation and roll-out of new Employee Handbook
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers and upper management.
- Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
- Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes for optimal HR service delivery.
- Liaised with senior leadership by chairing committee meetings to share and implement best practices.
- Creation and implementation of Performance Management Process for all job levels
- Succession and Development Plans in place for key stakeholders
- Creation and roll out of H & S committee
- Lead and support employee council meetings to maintain a collaborative working ethos.
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
Head of Human Resources
Yaskawa Electric UK Ltd
Cumbernauld
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Successful start-up of HR Department
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
- Implementation of a new HR System
- Implementation of HR Strategy to compliment business requirements in UK and Europe
- Smooth implementation of redundancy program in partnership with Employee Council
- Management of my HR team to deliver a high-quality service to our stakeholders
- Absence level reduction from 4.3% to 2% through effective absence management measures
- Implementation of H & S Strategy and KPI's
- Implementation of H & S Committee
- Creation and implementation of Employee council meetings to address and support issues and projects.
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers and upper management.
- Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
- Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Human Resource Management
CIPD
London 09/2015 - 05/2018
Skills
- Board Level experience
- Employee/Industrial Relations Expert
- Change Management Agent
- Proficient in Org Design
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Strong Cultural Change experience
- Budget Creation
- HRIS Technologies
- Payroll control
- Performance management
Certification
Managing Safely (IOSH)
Internal QMS Auditor (ISO 9001:2008)
Personal Profile Analysis (Thomas International)
CIPD Level 7 Post Grad Intermediate Diploma in HRM
Timeline
Interim Head of HR
Houston Bottling & Co Pack
02.2021 - 08.2021
HR Director
The Vineyard Group Ltd
08.2020 - 07.2023
Human Resources Manager
North British Distillery
10.2018 - 07.2020
Human Resources Business Partner, Lead
Distell International
01.2014 - 10.2018
Head of Human Resources, Lead
Yaskawa Electric UK Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2013
Head of Human Resources
Yaskawa Electric UK Ltd
05.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Human Resource Management
CIPD
09/2015 - 05/2018
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