GEORGINA GAMBLE
Orpington
Summary
HR professional with extensive experience in Strategic planning, leadership and change management. HR management and employee relations, focusing on redundancy and TUPE compliance. Demonstrated success in creating recruitment strategies and succession planning. Proficient in KPI reporting, payroll management, and applying accounting principles to optimize operations. Dedicated to utilizing these skills to enhance organizational performance and promote a positive workplace culture.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
People Partner South
Empiric Student Property
London
08.2024 - 07.2025
- FTSE 250 Student Property Company with over 300 employees nationwide. Responsible for 10 sites across the South of England
- Restructured employee roles, generating annual salary savings exceeding £1m.
- Oversaw TUPE processes for three properties, embedding organisational culture.
- Managed long-term sickness cases and supervised disciplinary procedures.
- Reviewed occupational health reports to improve employee welfare initiatives.
- Conducted onboarding and exit interviews to enhance retention strategies.
- Updated HR policies to ensure compliance with current regulations.
- Compiled Gender Pay Report and CEO Pay Ratio Report for transparency.
- Monitored monthly KPIs for Executive Committee, tracking performance metrics.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance work efficiency across teams.
- Pioneered the use of advanced analytics tools, improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular staff appraisals to retain top talent and foster a motivated workforce.
HR Manager
Get Golfing
Sevenoaks
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Get Golfing group has 15 Golf Sites across the South of England with a total headcount of 500 employees.
- Reporting into the CEO
- Managed long-term sickness cases, ensuring compliance with occupational health standards.
- Oversaw investigation and disciplinary processes to uphold organisational integrity.
- Conducted probation assessments and exit interviews to gather employee feedback.
- Maintained HR system to ensure accurate data management and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured company compliance with RTW checks and overseas VISA sponsorships
HR Manager
Glebe Housing Association
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Glebe Housing Association is a residential housing scheme for the elderly. This role reported into the CEO and the total headcount was approx 50 full time employees.
- Oversaw full recruitment process, reducing recruitment time through streamlined procedures.
- Implemented new starter induction process, enhancing staff retention rates.
- Managed long-term sickness cases and reviewed occupational health reports for compliance.
- Conducted disciplinary processes, probation assessments, and exit interviews to ensure smooth transitions.
- Maintained HR system to uphold overall compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed and updated company policies to align with best practices.
- Established new suppliers for uniforms, achieving significant cost reductions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programmes for all new staff members.
HR & Office Manager
The Square Serviced Apartments
08.2022 - 05.2023
- The Square Serviced Apartments provides accommodation for corporate clients. Approx. 100 employees in the UK and 200 in India.
- Standalone HR Manager reporting into the CEO & Operations Manager. Overseeing full HR support for 50 staff in the UK.
- Office Manager Duties – including H&S, First Aid, Fire checks, meeting with external suppliers.
- Recruitment – Attended recruitment fairs to recruit graduates, updated Linkedin page/updated Indeed job adverts/Revised JD's.
- Worked with CEO on employee engagement and staff benefits.
- Used Exit Interviews to gain data on above.
- Coaching and guiding senior managers on ER issues.
- Organised the 2022 Christmas party for 50 staff.
- Maintained company records in compliance with legal requirements.
HR Manager
Children's Complex Care (Voyage Care Group)
London
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Voyage Care provide personalised in home care to children with very complex needs.
- Oversaw HR operations for 250 employees, managing a team of five direct reports.
- Implemented a streamlined recruitment process, enhancing application rates for new starters.
- Restructured operations team, resulting in six redundancies for improved efficiency.
- Managed TUPE processes to ensure compliance during transitions.
- Established an apprenticeship scheme, mentoring an HR apprentice through CIPD Level 3.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys and monthly welfare checks to reduce turnover.
- Introduced an employee of the month award to recognise outstanding contributions.
- Compiled and presented findings and KPIs to the board for strategic decision-making.
HR Contracts & Payroll Manager
Formula One
Biggin Hill, Bromley
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Formula One Media provide all media coverage for the F1 world of racing.
- Updating Contractors contracts in line with HMRC IR 35 regulations.
- Responsible for monthly payroll process for over 500 employees including all Directors and Senior Management.
- SOX Compliance.
- Assisting external auditors with all queries.
- Benefits administration, including supplier liaison and assisting with annual renewal for life assurance, PHI, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, salary sacrifice.
- Administering Bonus's for all employees including salary letters.
HR Manager
Active Assistance
Sevenoaks, Kent
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Active Assistance Group is the UKs pioneering provider of complex care. Providing personalised care to over 3,000 disabled clients.
- Supervised four full-time HR advisors and three payroll seniors.
- Contributed to senior management team by attending monthly meetings with MD.
- Led HR and payroll teams through company sale process.
- Applied extensive knowledge of UK employment law, including SMP, SSP, SPP, and Parental Leave.
- Established apprenticeship levy accounts and liaised with colleges for training programmes.
- Participated in GDPR and Information Governance initiatives.
- Reviewed and implemented company policies and procedures annually.
- Produced comprehensive annual pay review structure, including salary benchmarking.
- Oversaw the payroll team of three - across 5 monthly payrolls ensuring compliance and accuracy of timesheets.
HR & Payroll Manager
Lloyd Shoe Company (Part of the Arcadia Group)
London
04.2011 - 08.2015
- Lloyd Shoe Company are a concession with Arcadia with brands such as Topshop/Topman, Burtons.
- Full payroll function for over 1,500 employees
- Managed internal queries regarding pay and tax deductions promptly, enhancing employee satisfaction levels.
- Won team of the year in 2013 at Lloyd Shoe Co.
- Liaised regularly with area managers for seamless integration of new hires and terminations into payroll system.
- Implemented new time-tracking system to improve accuracy of hours worked calculations.
- Oversaw payroll team, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
- Coordinated end-of-year tasks including issuance of P60s to all employees on time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes, ensuring company's continuous compliance.
- Optimised efficiency in the department by introducing automated systems reducing manual input errors.
- Administered company pension schemes, providing employees with peace of mind about their retirement planning.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software solutions.
- Prepared monthly reports for senior management highlighting any significant variances or issues relating to the payroll budget.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to staff payments.
- Guaranteed confidentiality in handling sensitive personal information, building trust amongst staff members.
- Improved employee understanding of payslips through clear explanations and guidance sessions.
- Ensured accurate processing of employee salaries by meticulous attention to detail in data entry.
- Myself & One payroll assistant.
- Processed monthly payroll for 1,500 employees.
- Head office payroll for 120 employees.
Payroll Manager
Lloyd Shoe Company (Part of Arcadia Group)
London
02.2005 - 01.2010
- Administered payroll for over 1,500 monthly paid employees
- Administered company pension schemes, providing employees with peace of mind about their retirement planning.
- Prepared monthly reports for senior management highlighting any significant variances or issues relating to the payroll budget.
- Coordinated end-of-year tasks including issuance of P60s to all employees on time.
- Guaranteed confidentiality in handling sensitive personal information, building trust amongst staff members.
Education
CIPD Level 5 - HR Management
CIPD
09.2009 - 03.2010
CIPD Level 7 - TUPE
CIPD
LondonTolley Payroll Management - Payroll Management
Tolley
CroydonACCA - Foundation Level
BTEC - Business & Finance
BTEC
BromleyLevel 2 Equality & Diversity Cert. - undefined
GCSE - 9 Grades B-D
Skills
- Strong Communicator
- Leadership
- HR management and ER issues
- Redundancy and TUPE compliance
- Recruitment strategies
- KPI reporting
- Training and development
- Multi Site Operations
- Payroll administration
- Accounting principles
Accomplishments
Team of the Year award in 2013
Certification
CIPD Level 5 - 2010
Tolley Payroll Management
ACCA Foundation
Timeline
People Partner South
Empiric Student Property
08.2024 - 07.2025
HR Manager
Get Golfing
05.2024 - 07.2025
HR Manager
Glebe Housing Association
06.2023 - 04.2024
HR & Office Manager
The Square Serviced Apartments
08.2022 - 05.2023
HR Manager
Children's Complex Care (Voyage Care Group)
10.2019 - 06.2022
HR Contracts & Payroll Manager
Formula One
10.2018 - 04.2019
HR Manager
Active Assistance
09.2015 - 09.2018
HR & Payroll Manager
Lloyd Shoe Company (Part of the Arcadia Group)
04.2011 - 08.2015
CIPD Level 5 - HR Management
CIPD
09.2009 - 03.2010
Payroll Manager
Lloyd Shoe Company (Part of Arcadia Group)
02.2005 - 01.2010
ACCA - Foundation Level
Level 2 Equality & Diversity Cert. - undefined
GCSE - 9 Grades B-D
CIPD Level 7 - TUPE
CIPD
Tolley Payroll Management - Payroll Management
Tolley
BTEC - Business & Finance
BTEC
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