Laura Stringer
Cheadle Hulme,Greater Manchester
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with expertise in global HR strategy formulation and organisational acumen. Demonstrates a strong track record in diversity and inclusion implementation, leadership development, and executive coaching in a global context. Proficient in change management, workplace safety, and HRIS implementation knowledge. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments and enhancing leadership capabilities across organisations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Inclusive Leadership Coach & EDI Consultant
Emerge Coaching & Consulting Ltd
Manchester
2022.11 - 2026.05
- Inspired cultural change within organisations with proactive leadership strategies.
- Enhanced communication within Engineering & Manufacturing organisations with tailored leadership coaching.
- Prepared new managers and directors for their roles through intensive one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Facilitated team building exercises, resulting in stronger workplace relationships.
Head of HR Shared Service Northern Europe
Hilti (GB) Ltd
Manchester
2019.09 - 2022.10
- Established regional hub for HR Shared Services function across Northern Europe, leading HR Transformation internationally.
- Managed complex HR projects, driving corporate objectives forward, transitioning 5 country payrolls to a new global supplier.
- Streamlined HR operations for effective organisational performance through strategic planning and an inclusive matrix approach.
- Led team of HR professionals, promoting an atmosphere of collaboration and respect with 100% engagement score.
- Conducted regular reviews of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remained fit for purpose in a fast-changing business landscape.
- Coordinated internal communication strategies, enhancing transparency across all departments.
Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Hilti AG, Liechtenstein
Schaan
2017.10 - 2019.08
- Provided strategic guidance on EDI to the senior leadership team and Executive Board, resulting in 2030 commiments from the top.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment to increase diversity through establishing a global network of EDI leaders.
- Improved retention rates with global flexible working playbook.
- Provided strategic direction for human resources management team, implementing Mentoring and Inclusive Leadership programmes globally.
- Partnered with other global EDI leaders externally as Executive on Global D&I Council and speaker at global conferences.
Global D&I Project Manager
Hilti AG, Liechtenstein (remote)
Schaan
2016.11 - 2017.09
- Steered global teams through complex "Generations" project phases to successful completion with rollout in 120 countries.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery, securing buy-in from business stakeholders.
- Fostered a positive work environment with a remote project team, enhancing team productivity substantially.
- Ultimately led to my promotion to Global Head of Diversity role with family relocation to Schaan, Liechtenstein.
Regional EDI & Learning Lead
Hilti (GB) Ltd
Stockport
2014.03 - 2016.10
- Established regional Learning & Development Strategy for Northern Europe.
- Developed and implemented regional EDI Strategy, through best practice focus groups and collaborative strategic planning.
- Delivered Situational Leadership, DiSC and Culture workshops for leaders and teams.
- Kept abreast with industry trends and engaged commercially on EDI, establishing a Construction EDI group to drive diversity and inclusion across the sector.
- Received Princess Royal Training Award for inclusive regional HR transformation leadership.
Product Manager Health, Safety, Environment
Hilti (GB) Ltd
Northern Europe
2011.09 - 2014.03
- Developed regional HSE Marketing Strategy, with notable work on Dust Removal and Green Buildings.
- Fostered strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to secure buy-in for new initiatives.
- Partnered with Health and Safety Executivde on Dust Construction Partnership, developing “On-tool”Extraction Guidance for industry.
- Translated complex technical information into easily comprehensible language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Developed new product strategies by researching market trends and analysing customer feedback.
- Balanced competing priorities effectively in fast-paced environment whilst maintaining focus on strategic goals.
Education
Flow Beyond DISC Certified Facilitator - Personality Psychology
DISC Group
London 2024.01 - 2024.02
International Diploma - NLP Coaching
INLPTA Stationers Place
Hemel Hempstead 2022.01 - 2022.01
Level 7 Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring
Institute of Leadership & Management
London 2015.01 - 2015.01
Level 3 Certificate - HR & Learning & Development Practice
Chartered Institute of Professional Development
London 2014.01 - 2015.01
Masters Degree - International Business with Marketing and Sales (Maîtrise Commerce/Vente)
Université Blaise Pascal
Clermont-Ferrand 1998.01 - 2000.01
BA (Hons) Degree - Business in Europe
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 1996.01 - 1999.01
Skills
- Global HR strategy formulation
- Organisational acumen
- Diversity and inclusion implementation
- Leadership development acumen
- Executive coaching and change management experience
- Workplace safety and HRIS knowledge
Accomplishments
- Established Regional HR Services Hub for Northern Europe with multinational matrix setup, implemented Workday system across region for HCM and transitioned 5 payrolls to a new provider, whilst achieving 100% engagement score across the team.
- Invited to speak at various Global DEI conferences in Zurich, Amsterdam and Paris.
- Elected onto Executive Committee of Global Diversity & Inclusion Council for Conference Board.
- Received Princess Royal Award for Training Excellence.
- Twice achieved Hilti's Executive Sales Club recognition for outstanding sales achievements.
Languages
English
Native
French
Advanced
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Flow Beyond DISC Certified Facilitator - Personality Psychology
DISC Group
2024.01 - 2024.02
Inclusive Leadership Coach & EDI Consultant
Emerge Coaching & Consulting Ltd
2022.11 - 2026.05
International Diploma - NLP Coaching
INLPTA Stationers Place
2022.01 - 2022.01
Head of HR Shared Service Northern Europe
Hilti (GB) Ltd
2019.09 - 2022.10
Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Hilti AG, Liechtenstein
2017.10 - 2019.08
Global D&I Project Manager
Hilti AG, Liechtenstein (remote)
2016.11 - 2017.09
Level 7 Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring
Institute of Leadership & Management
2015.01 - 2015.01
Regional EDI & Learning Lead
Hilti (GB) Ltd
2014.03 - 2016.10
Level 3 Certificate - HR & Learning & Development Practice
Chartered Institute of Professional Development
2014.01 - 2015.01
Product Manager Health, Safety, Environment
Hilti (GB) Ltd
2011.09 - 2014.03
Masters Degree - International Business with Marketing and Sales (Maîtrise Commerce/Vente)
Université Blaise Pascal
1998.01 - 2000.01
BA (Hons) Degree - Business in Europe
Manchester Metropolitan University
1996.01 - 1999.01