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Jayne Dexter

Norwich

Summary

CIPD-qualified HR Generalist with 10+ years of multi-sector experience spanning finance, higher education, healthcare, and the civil service. Skilled in managing the full employee lifecycle, with particular strengths in talent acquisition, HRIS, payroll, employee relations, and performance management. I focus on driving compliance and operational efficiency, with a track record of streamlining HR processes and navigating complex people challenges. Experienced in supporting both mid-sized organisations and large-scale workforces of 80,000+.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Interim EPR Project Recruitment Officer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, Norfolk
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for digital roles across the 3 Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative Trusts, contributing to the ongoing implementation of the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system
  • Individually onboarded 40+ specialised digital health professionals, supporting critical workforce needs for EPR system delivery
  • Acted as an advisor on Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) queries, ensuring compliance with trust guidelines
  • Provided mentorship and support to junior colleagues, sharing expertise on systems, processes, and recruitment best practices
  • Maintained high standards of candidate experience and streamlined recruitment processes under tight project deadlines

Interim Human Resources Advisor

Middlesex University
London
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with HR Business Partners to support complex Employee Relations cases during a busy period of restructures, providing comprehensive note-taking.

Career Break

Volunteering and Travel
03.2024 - 08.2024

During this period, I expanded my horizons by volunteering in a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, working with children with disabilities. This experience enhanced my adaptability, deepened my cultural sensitivity, and honed my communication skills in diverse environments—traits that I bring to my work in HR. Additionally, my solo travels across Southeast Asia taught me to navigate unfamiliar situations with resilience and open-mindedness.

HR Associate

Coller Capital Ltd
London
04.2022 - 02.2024

HR Generalist

  • Oversaw the full employee lifecycle for UK, Europe, and Asia offices, including onboarding, contract management, performance reviews, offboarding, and payroll processing
  • Ensured strict compliance with company policies and local employment laws, delivering exceptional HR support and maintaining smooth operations throughout the employee journey

Employee Relations

  • Managed complex employee relations (ER) cases, offering expert guidance to senior management on investigations, effectively mitigating organisational risk.

HRIS Implementation

  • Partnered with the US team to implement HiBob within my first six months, streamlining HR operations and improving data management.

Training and Development

  • Designed and facilitated training programmes for HiBob's performance management system, ensuring seamless adoption and enhancing user proficiency across teams.

Intern Programme

  • Developed and managed a structured summer intern and work experience programme, onboarding 30+ interns over two years
  • Enhanced the talent pipeline by providing comprehensive onboarding, training, and feedback, nurturing future hires and strengthening the early careers strategy

Event Planning and Execution

  • Played a pivotal role in planning and executing a large-scale Operations Team offsite event in London for 150+ employees, aligning work sessions with organisational objectives to foster collaboration and strategic discussions.

Comprehensive PA Support

  • Delivered high-level personal assistant support to the Partner of HR & Talent Management, expertly managing complex schedules, meetings, and both domestic and international travel arrangements.

Civil Service HR Casework Consultant

UK Civil Service - Department for Work and Pensions
07.2021 - 04.2022

Casework Management

  • Provided specialist HR advice to line managers on a wide range of employee relations (ER) matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and complex investigations
  • Managed an average of 5 active ER cases per day, balancing high-volume advisory support with sensitive, case-by-case resolution
  • Supported managers on drafting outcome letters, attendance at hearings, and advising on procedural fairness and compliance with employment law and Civil Service policy

Claims Management & Coordination

  • Handled ACAS Early Conciliation claims, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely and effective resolutions. Maintained comprehensive case documentation to mitigate risk and support positive outcomes.


HR Shared Service Assistant

Middlesex University
London
07.2017 - 07.2021

Employee Lifecycle

  • Delivered comprehensive HR support to over 2,000 employees, overseeing the full employee life cycle from onboarding and offboarding to internal transfers. Managed contract issuance, ensuring compliance with pre-employment checks and Right to Work documentation.

Employee Relations & Compliance

  • Supported HR Business Partners with employee relations (ER) matters including redundancy consultations, complex investigations and supporting effective organisational change.

EDI Involvement

  • Collected and analysed data for the annual Equality and Diversity report, supporting key initiatives to drive inclusivity and diversity within the organisation.


HR Administrator

University College London – Institute of Child Health
11.2016 - 07.2017

Recruitment Management

  • Led end-to-end recruitment processes, supporting departments to hire top talent aligned with the organisation’s strategic research goals.

Policy Guidance

  • Provided expert guidance on recruitment policies, staff benefits, payroll, and general HR inquiries, fostering a supportive and informed workplace.

HR Assistant

Nursing and Midwifery Council
London
08.2013 - 10.2016

HRIS Training & Support

  • Became the HRIS super-user and delivered comprehensive training, improving system efficiency and boosting HR team utilisation.

Payroll Administration

  • Oversaw and processed monthly payroll submissions, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Benefits Administration

  • Managed employee benefits programs, including childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, season ticket loans, and pensions.

Recruitment Management

  • Directed end-to-end recruitment processes, successfully hiring qualified candidates to meet organisational needs. Managed an average of 20 live roles concurrently.

Education

Higher National Diploma -

International TEFL Acadaemy
08.2024 -

NVQ Level 3 -

Acacia Learning
London
03.2015 - 10.2015

Social Policy BA (Hons) - First -

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
09.2008 - 08.2012

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies - undefined

City College Norwich
01.2005 - 01.2007

Affiliations

  • Travel, gym workouts, music, films, jazz, yoga, and meditation.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim EPR Project Recruitment Officer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Interim Human Resources Advisor

Middlesex University
09.2024 - 09.2024

Higher National Diploma -

International TEFL Acadaemy
08.2024 -

Career Break

Volunteering and Travel
03.2024 - 08.2024

HR Associate

Coller Capital Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2024

Civil Service HR Casework Consultant

UK Civil Service - Department for Work and Pensions
07.2021 - 04.2022

HR Shared Service Assistant

Middlesex University
07.2017 - 07.2021

HR Administrator

University College London – Institute of Child Health
11.2016 - 07.2017

NVQ Level 3 -

Acacia Learning
03.2015 - 10.2015

HR Assistant

Nursing and Midwifery Council
08.2013 - 10.2016

Social Policy BA (Hons) - First -

Anglia Ruskin University
09.2008 - 08.2012

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies - undefined

City College Norwich
01.2005 - 01.2007
Jayne Dexter