Gillian McPherson
Denny
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with a strong focus on leadership and influence, adept at enhancing employee engagement and experience. Proven expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and learning and development, ensuring optimal HR operations and compliance. Skilled in performance management, change management, and adaptability, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities complement a data-driven approach to problem-solving. Career aspirations include advancing strategic HR initiatives to foster inclusive workplace cultures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
People Manager - HR BP Cluster
Morrisons Supermarkets ltd
Glasgow, Glasgow City
10.2021 - Current
- Business partner 4 Store Managers in large supermarkets, Airdrie, Baillieston, Fort William & Glasgow Auchinlea. An average headcount of 10 line managers & 140 colleagues across each site
- Successfully align the people plan with the operational store plan to identify opportunities, maximise performance and deliver the financial goals.
- Create a culture where teams are empowered to deliver outstanding customer service and a safe environment where it is encouraged to challenge and make the right decisions
- Coach & support management teams with forward thinking action plans to ensure strong department performance
- Champion recognition and encourage line managers to highlight and recognise within their own teams
- Identify & mentor talent across the cluster to ensure a pipeline of successors. Coach & support management teams to do the same
- Manage a number of change projects which were implemented successfully and at pace in line with the business objectives
- Work in partnership with the Store Manager recruitment lead to ensure vacancies across Glasgow & North Lanarkshire were filled with talent
- Performance management through induction, career management & performance improvement of managers and their teams
- Ability to build relationships using strong influencing skills and analytical thinking with a wide range of stakeholders across the business
STORE MANAGER (MULTIPLE ROLES)
TOPSHOP TOPMAN
GLASGOW/EDINBURGH
01.1999 - 03.2021
- Throughout my time with Topshop Topman I held a number of management positions across Glasgow & Edinburgh. I was, at the time of leaving, Flagship General Manager for Edinburgh Princes Street with a turnover of £8 million and a headcount of 100+
- I deputised for the Area Manager and held sponsor roles across Scotland for a number of KPI's including Payroll, HR, Learning & Development, Recruitment & Loss prevention
- I was nominated to take up the position of Lead Support Manager for the European store opening programme and worked with the teams both in the UK & Amsterdam
Education
HIGHER GRADE EXAMS - MATHS B, ENGLISH B, PHYSICS B, COMPUTING A
Denny High School
Skills
- Leadership & Influence
- Employee Engagement & Experience
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Learning & Development
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Performance Management
- Change Management & Adaptability
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Timeline
People Manager - HR BP Cluster
Morrisons Supermarkets ltd
10.2021 - Current
STORE MANAGER (MULTIPLE ROLES)
TOPSHOP TOPMAN
01.1999 - 03.2021
HIGHER GRADE EXAMS - MATHS B, ENGLISH B, PHYSICS B, COMPUTING A
Denny High School
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