Laura Benjamin
Summary
Driven HR professional with talent for strategic planning and employee engagement, combining strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept in fostering positive workplace cultures and implementing HR initiatives. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative HR solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Business Partner
Team Blue
03.2004 - Current
- Coordinated employee engagement surveys leading to improved morale and productivity.
- Handled disciplinary procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.
- Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Streamlined HR processes, helping to increase departmental efficiencies.
- Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
- Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
- Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
- Facilitated training programs, resulting in better job performance.
- Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that increased operational efficiency.
- Implemented diversity and inclusion policies which enhanced workplace harmony and equality.
- Supported grievance procedures, promoting a fair work environment.
- Provided outstanding candidate experience by orchestrating interview process, delivering bespoke feedback to candidates at each stage.
- Oversaw payroll and benefits administration to increase employee retention rate.
- Enhanced company culture with the introduction of regular team-building activities.
- Guided managers through recruitment process to filter talent and select high quality candidates.
- Established effective communication channels between staff and management enhancing mutual understanding.
- Monitored evolving regulatory changes and parameters to maintain operational compliance.
- Ensured legal compliance by keeping up-to-date with current UK employment legislation.
- Conducted performance appraisals for employee development.
Visual merchandising manager
Topshop
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Developed seasonal themes for window displays, attracting a wider range of customers.
- Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions.
- Evaluated consumer behaviour patterns to make informed decisions regarding product placement and arrangement.
- Developed space planning concepts and selection of colour palettes and material presentations.
- Reviewed drawings, mock-ups and mood boards, verifying element alignment with creative vision.
- Developed creative and innovative visual merchandising solutions to support sales growth.
Education
A-Levels -
University of Worcester
Worcester 09.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Initiative taking
- HR policies, processes and recruitment
- Ethical conduct
- UK employment laws
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HRIS proficiency & Knowledge
- Performance Management
Affiliations
- Ballet dancing, horse riding, Theatre, running, walking and chilling on the sofa with a glass of wine
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Team Blue
03.2004 - Current
A-Levels -
University of Worcester
09.2000 - 08.2002
Visual merchandising manager
Topshop
01.2000 - 02.2004
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