Lisa Oddy
Nuneaton,Warwickshire
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with expertise in strategic HR partnering and employee relations. Proven track record in implementing people strategies and driving performance and talent development initiatives. Skilled in HR analytics, workforce reporting, and leading change management projects. Strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on stakeholder and leadership engagement to foster organisational transformation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior HR Business Partner
L&C
Remote with offices in Newcastle & Bath
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Supporting the business during a period of rapid change, transformation, and growth by acting as a trusted HR Partner and collaborator across multiple functions.
- Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Act as the main point of contact for senior managers and heads of function, providing expert HR advice and guidance on people strategy, organisational development, and workforce planning.
- Change Management: Partner with business leaders to support and deliver organisational changes, including restructures, department realignments, and TUPE consultations. Develop comms plans and support impacted employees with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Workforce Data & Analytics: Regularly analyse HR metrics (attrition, absence, engagement, performance) to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Present data to leadership teams to inform workforce decisions.
- Employee Relations: Manage complex and high-risk ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, long-term absence, and performance concerns. Provide coaching to managers on effective resolution and legal compliance.
- Performance & Development: Lead on performance review cycles, coaching managers on setting SMART goals, delivering feedback, and managing underperformance. Support talent mapping and succession plans across functions.
- Policy & Compliance: Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed consistently. Contribute to updates of policy documents and support their implementation.
- Inclusion & Wellbeing: Co-lead on company-wide D&I and wellbeing initiatives including inclusive hiring campaigns, mental health awareness, and manager training.
- Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making and aligning people strategy with business objectives.
- Managed complex HR projects to successful completion.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, minimising disruption during organisational transitions.
- Streamlined HR processes, helping to increase departmental efficiencies.
HR Manager
The Walt Disney Company
London
11.2014 - 10.2023
- Delivered operational HR support to a fast-paced, matrixed environment across multiple UK business units.
- Provided day-to-day HR generalist support to leaders and employees across a range of functions including operations, marketing, and customer service.
- Advised on employee relations matters including investigations, informal and formal action, absence management, and appeals.
- Played a key role in improving onboarding processes, reducing time-to-productivity and first-year attrition by streamlining induction and buddy systems.
- Delivered elements of the annual engagement strategy, including running pulse surveys and follow-up action plans at team level.
- Supported global talent and performance cycles including calibration sessions and development planning.
- Worked closely with the recruitment team to improve employer branding and attract diverse talent across business areas.
- Supported implementation and training for a new HRIS system, including testing, rollout, and troubleshooting.
- Assisted senior HR leaders with change projects, redundancies, and communication planning.
Regional HR Advisor
UK Mail
Birmingham ( covering the South of the UK)
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Handled redundancies responsibly whilst maintaining employee dignity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR trends for innovative practices implementation.
- Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
- Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
HR Advisor
GAP
Rugby, Warwickshire
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed, executed and improved recruitment processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and specifications.
- Organised and administered induction programmes for new staff members.
- Drafted, revised and communicated company policies; ensured adherence at all levels across the organisation.
- Advised on employment legislation to maintain compliance within the organisation.
- Established clear lines of communication between employees and management; resolved misunderstandings promptly.
HR Advisor
The Midcounties Co-operative
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Delivered comprehensive HR support across regional stores, advising line managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability cases.
- Led local employee engagement initiatives including recognition programs and wellbeing awareness days.
- Delivered training sessions for new managers on HR processes and employment law basics.
- Acted as first point of contact for recruitment and onboarding queries, supporting managers in best practice hiring.
Regional HR Advisor
Dunelm Soft Furnishings
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported 30+ retail stores with HR queries and workforce planning.
- Conducted regular site visits to support store managers with performance, sickness absence, and succession planning.
- Helped standardise onboarding across the region, improving retention and compliance.
HR Assistant
Adams Childrenswear Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided core administrative support to the HR team including contract generation, onboarding documentation, and HR system updates.
- Coordinated recruitment and induction logistics and maintained employee files in line with GDPR requirements.
Education
10 GCSEs - High School
Higham Lane School
BTEC GNVQ - Tour Operations
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
Nuneaton, WarwickshireSkills
- Strategic HR Partnering
- Employee Relations & Casework
- People Strategy Implementation
- Performance & Talent Development
- HR Analytics & Workforce Reporting
- Change Management & Transformation
- Change & Transformation Projects
- Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Websites
Languages
English
Native
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
L&C
10.2023 - 08.2025
HR Manager
The Walt Disney Company
11.2014 - 10.2023
Regional HR Advisor
UK Mail
09.2014 - 11.2014
HR Advisor
GAP
08.2014 - 09.2014
HR Advisor
The Midcounties Co-operative
05.2012 - 08.2014
Regional HR Advisor
Dunelm Soft Furnishings
01.2010 - 01.2012
HR Assistant
Adams Childrenswear Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
10 GCSEs - High School
Higham Lane School
BTEC GNVQ - Tour Operations
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College
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