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Jill Clark

Jill Clark

Hamilton,UK

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in HR and Operations leadership, strategy development, change management, and relationship management. Proven ability to drive results through effective communication, cross-department coordination, and critical thinking. Committed to fostering organisational growth and efficiency by leveraging a results-oriented approach.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Director People – Retail, Convenience and Logistics

ASDA STORES
Leeds
11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Led HR strategies and operations for Asda Retail, Convenience, and Logistics Services, covering 120,000 colleagues.
  • Drove people programmes to enhance workforce engagement and productivity.
  • Redesigned operating models to facilitate simplification and operational efficiency.
  • Executed change management programmes to support business transformation.
  • Managed talent development and succession planning initiatives.
  • Oversaw industrial relations with primary trade union partners.
  • Designed execution plan for reorganisation of store leadership structure across 615 stores, resulting in elimination of 1,200 roles.
  • Built high performing teams using rigorous recruitment and talent development strategies.

Senior Director People, Home Offices Transformation

ASDA STORES
Leeds
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Led all people programmes to support establishment of standalone Technology and Data teams
  • Designed and implemented new operating models across People, Finance, Shared Services reducing headcount by 25%
  • Facilitated resourcing strategies to support the system separation programme from Walmart.
  • Collaborated with Asda Executive to develop Talent and OD plans for future capabilities.
  • Championed Asda Values and Culture, providing constructive challenges where necessary.
  • Accountable for design and delivery of People Strategy in Asda Logistic Services.

Senior Director People, Organisation Effectiveness

ASDA STORES
Leeds
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Designed and led People Strategies to facilitate Organisation Transformation across Asda.
  • Oversaw Organisation Design, Talent Capability, and Separation People Programme teams.
  • Managed Executive sub-committee on Organisation Design to secure approvals and deliver annual cost transformation plans.

Senior Director People, Home Offices

ASDA STORES
Leeds
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Provided HRD Business Partner support to Asda Executive, advising on talent, culture, and organisational change strategies.
  • Managed HR support across Home Office teams, including Global Shared Services and international offices in Turkey, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
  • Directed comprehensive reorganisation of Home Office in 2017, establishing controls and governance for agility while maintaining flat headcount.
  • Oversaw Covid response initiatives and implemented new operational methods across Home Office functions.

Senior Director, People - Asda Logistics Services

ASDA STORES
Leeds
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Designed and executed People Strategies to transition Asda Distribution to Asda Logistics Services.
  • Negotiated values-based National Agreement with Trade Union to enhance collaboration.
  • Led and supported change projects, implementing new organisational development for Depots and Field teams.
  • Expanded portfolio by incorporating Online strategies to facilitate growth in 2014.

Senior Director, Operations West & Central Scotland

ASDA STORES
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Led operational initiatives across West and Central Regions, ensuring effective management of P&L delivery.
  • Developed regional strategies to drive sales growth, operational excellence, and talent management.
  • Executed project responsibilities for establishing new Asda Living Format, focusing on people and operating model.

Head of Organisation Design (Retail)

ASDA STORES
Leeds
01.2001 - 01.2004

Regional/Divisional HR Roles

ASDA STORES
Scotland and North England
01.1994 - 01.2001

Store HR/Deputy General Store Manager

ASDA STORES
Glasgow
01.1992 - 01.1994

Graduate/Store HR roles

GATEWAY FOODMARKETS
Glasgow
01.1987 - 01.1992
  • Worked for M&S whilst studying for 4 years

Education

HND - Business Studies

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09.1985 - 06.1987

Skills

  • Leadership and strategy development
  • Operations and change management
  • Relationship management
  • Cross-department coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Results orientation
  • Critical thinking

Hobbies and Interests

A keen reader – can lose hours in a good book, Relax through cooking & baking but not bake-off standard, Keep fit through attempting Yoga and love of walking

Certification

Chartered FCIPD


Affiliations

Yoga

Reading

Travel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Director People – Retail, Convenience and Logistics

ASDA STORES
11.2024 - 09.2025

Senior Director People, Home Offices Transformation

ASDA STORES
04.2022 - 11.2024

Senior Director People, Organisation Effectiveness

ASDA STORES
12.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Director People, Home Offices

ASDA STORES
01.2016 - 01.2020

Senior Director, People - Asda Logistics Services

ASDA STORES
01.2008 - 01.2016

Senior Director, Operations West & Central Scotland

ASDA STORES
01.2004 - 01.2008

Head of Organisation Design (Retail)

ASDA STORES
01.2001 - 01.2004

Regional/Divisional HR Roles

ASDA STORES
01.1994 - 01.2001

Store HR/Deputy General Store Manager

ASDA STORES
01.1992 - 01.1994

Graduate/Store HR roles

GATEWAY FOODMARKETS
01.1987 - 01.1992

HND - Business Studies

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1985 - 06.1987

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