Jenny Merry
Welwyn,Hertfordshire
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partner and Managing Director
Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company
London, Greater London
2019.07 - Current
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Championed organisational values and operational standards to inspire staff belief in long-term vision.
- Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
Partner
Aon
London, City of London
2010.04 - 2019.07
Consultant - HR
Hewitt Associates
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2000.05 - 2010.03
- Worked with wider HR teams for consistent application and interpretation of HR policies and processes.
- Utilised cutting-edge software to prepare tailored 360 engagement surveys for high-volume employees.
- Supported senior management in executing change management and integration processes.
Consultant - HR
Kpmg UK
London, City of London
1998.04 - 2000.05
Reward Specialist
The Royal Bank of Scotland
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1995.05 - 1998.05
- Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance.
- Designed industry-leading employee engagement and recognition programmes.
- Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
- Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
Business change manager
The Royal Bank of Scotland
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1993.03 - 1995.03
Financial analyst
The Royal Bank of Scotland
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
1990.01 - 1993.04
- Provided administrative support to senior analysts and department professionals, improving growth and productivity.
Education
Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching -
Henley Business School
Reading 2022.01 - 2022.09
Master of Arts - French with Business Studies
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 1985.09 - 1989.06
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Employee management
- Financial management
- Mentoring and training
- Business planning
- P&L management
- Problem solving skills
- Strategic consultancy
- Business development
- Change management
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching -
Henley Business School
2022.01 - 2022.09
Partner and Managing Director
Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company
2019.07 - Current
Partner
Aon
2010.04 - 2019.07
Consultant - HR
Hewitt Associates
2000.05 - 2010.03
Consultant - HR
Kpmg UK
1998.04 - 2000.05
Reward Specialist
The Royal Bank of Scotland
1995.05 - 1998.05
Business change manager
The Royal Bank of Scotland
1993.03 - 1995.03
Financial analyst
The Royal Bank of Scotland
1990.01 - 1993.04
Master of Arts - French with Business Studies
University of Edinburgh
1985.09 - 1989.06