Jodie Page
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
HR professional with extensive expertise in employee relations, HR policies implementation, and employment legislation. Adept at utilising recruitment tools, processing payroll, and managing grievances. Proven track record in interviewing and candidate selection, vacancies advertising, and social media recruiting. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and workforce planning. Committed to advancing career goals through continuous improvement and strategic HR management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
The Keys Academy Trust
Reading, Berkshire
07.2019 - Current
- Negotiated beneficial terms with benefit providers, ensured cost-effective packages.
- Streamlined recruitment process by implementing an applicant tracking system.
- Implemented HR policies and procedures for legal compliance.
- Handled grievance procedures in line with employment law regulations.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership team on strategic HR decisions.
- Administered payroll operations ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Maintained open communication channels with employees, fostered trust within teams.
- Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
- Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
- Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
- Crafted and managed numerous vacancy advertisements using variety of job portals including Indeed, LinkedIn and Joblift.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference.
- Managed the implementation of a digital recruitment strategy for increased efficiency.
Resource Delivery Manager, Specialist
John Lewis Partnership
Bracknell, Berkshire
06.1998 - 07.2016
- Led the recruitment process, securing high-quality healthcare personnel.
- Streamlined recruitment procedures, improving efficiency.
- Directed recruitment activities to select and hire talented workforce.
- Conducted staff recruitment interviews, building a proficient team.
- Streamlined recruitment process for improved hiring efficiency.
- Participated actively in recruitment processes; selected highly skilled caregivers.
- Oversaw recruitment procedures, securing top talent for key positions.
- Accomplished business expansion with strategic recruitment efforts.
- Conducted psychometric assessments for staff development and recruitment purposes.
- Addressed recruitment challenges with innovative problem-solving skills.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, increasing efficiency.
- Led recruitment campaigns for attracting high-calibre talent.
- Coordinated career fairs for improved recruitment outreach.
- Monitored recruitment metrics regularly, optimising strategies as necessary.
- Coordinated seasonal staff recruitment to meet harvest demands.
- Adhered strictly to regulatory standards in all recruitment activities.
- Negotiated advantageous terms with external recruitment agencies, reducing costs significantly.
- Liaised frequently with department managers, gaining understanding about specific staffing needs and preferences.
- Screened candidates, conducted interviews and selected ideal talent to fill open roles.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
- Engaged in job fairs and career events to increase visibility.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of high-performing candidates.
- Provided guidelines and interviewing techniques to hiring managers to streamline process.
- Conducted evaluations of recruiting team to gauge performance and progress.
- Researched various advertising options to place ads and attract candidates.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
CIPD
On-line 01.2025 -
NVQ Level 4 - Business
GNVQ
Reading 09.1996 - 07.1997
Skills
- Employee relations expertise
- HR policies implementation
- Employment legislation familiarity
- Recruitment tools usage
- Knowledge of employment law
- Payroll processing
- Interviewing and candidate selection
- Vacancies advertising
- Social media recruiting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Workforce planning
- Grievance management
Affiliations
- Reading and walking
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
CIPD
01.2025 -
HR Manager
The Keys Academy Trust
07.2019 - Current
Resource Delivery Manager, Specialist
John Lewis Partnership
06.1998 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 4 - Business
GNVQ
09.1996 - 07.1997
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