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Elizabeth Smiley

Reigate,Surrey

Summary

CIPD qualified HR professional with expertise in creating positive workplace environments and executing strategic HR initiatives. Proven track record in enhancing organizational culture and boosting employee engagement. Strong organizational skills complemented by the ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HR Manager

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
London, Greater London
02.2004 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align strategic HR objectives within Vigilance Risk Management of Medicines division at MHRA.
  • Liaised with managers to define role requirements, ensuring precise job advertisements.
  • Conducted interviews and facilitated onboarding processes alongside HR assistant.
  • Delivered training on HR policies, focusing on appraisal procedures and compliance.
  • Advised management on disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management, including union negotiations.
  • Edited and developed HR policies for enhanced clarity and regulatory compliance.
  • Authored new Absence and Substance Misuse policy in collaboration with senior staff and unions.
  • Served as first point of contact when HR Assistant for enquiries, managing data input into HRIS and liaising with payroll on employee details and salary increases.

Administrative Assistant

Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
Horley, Surrey
02.2018 - 03.2022
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth reception area operations.
  • Administered first aid to pupils, safeguarding wellbeing.
  • Compiled and edited school newsletter for parent distribution.
  • Conducted general administrative tasks, including email correspondence and club invoicing.
  • Monitored and followed up on children's absences.

Receptionist

Reigate Grammar School
Reigate, Surrey
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Greeted visitors and ensured proper signing in and escorting by staff members.
  • Managed phone switchboard to facilitate effective communication.
  • Oversaw pupil registration and tracked absences efficiently.

Learning Support Assistant

Lime Tree Primary School
Merstham, Surrey
09.2022 - Current
  • Supporting pupils in class to access learning more effectively.
  • Monitoring pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers.
  • Adapting teaching approach according to students' specific needs.
  • Delivering interventions to groups of children to improve their learning in specific areas, such as phonics, reading and spelling.
  • Covering the lesson on occasion when class teacher is in a meeting.

Education

CIPD - HR Management

Croydon University Centre
Croydon
09.2005 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Wales
Cardiff
09.1999 - 07.2022

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Classical Civilization

Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, East Sussex
09.1997 - 07.1999

9 GCSEs -

Moira House School
Eastbourne
09.1986 - 07.1997

Skills

  • CIPD qualified
  • Financial budgeting
  • Recruitment tool usage
  • Workforce analytics, in particularly absence rates
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Employment law familiarity
  • HR policy renewal and implementation
  • Employee relations expertise

Affiliations

  • I enjoy reading and going to the cinema, as well as going on dog walks with my family. I also like to travel and have visited over 30 countries.

Accomplishments

Grade 6 piano

Timeline

Learning Support Assistant

Lime Tree Primary School
09.2022 - Current

Receptionist

Reigate Grammar School
03.2022 - 07.2022

Administrative Assistant

Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
02.2018 - 03.2022

CIPD - HR Management

Croydon University Centre
09.2005 - 07.2008

HR Manager

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
02.2004 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Wales
09.1999 - 07.2022

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Classical Civilization

Eastbourne College
09.1997 - 07.1999

9 GCSEs -

Moira House School
09.1986 - 07.1997
Elizabeth Smiley