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Michelle McCann

Michelle McCann

Runcorn

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Business Partner – North West England

Croda Europe
01.2023 - Current
  • Support senior recruitment events on site/s
  • T&C sign off for site/s
  • Responsible for employee relations activities on site and support other sites as and when required, including disciplinary, grievance and performance management
  • Develop good union relations on site/s, if applicable
  • Network with site HRBPs and central team
  • Sharing of country/group or regional activities with site/s
  • Involvement in or leading of central/local HR projects
  • Attend local HR networks, i.e
  • CIA
  • Regularly review local/country/group policies and procedures and recommend improvements, where required
  • Cascade global activities on site/s, e.g
  • Culture survey, Croda Purpose, and ensure action is taken and implemented
  • Support for central and back office HR teams.

HR Business Partner - GB Operations

Devenish Nutrition
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Oversee the HR provision across the GB & Denmark operations and businesses on both an operational and strategic basis – circa 180 employees
  • Bringing people expertise and developing solutions to help the business area to deliver its strategy
  • Providing guidance to key stakeholders on people practices such as restructures and succession planning
  • Questioning and challenging others to get to the root of people and business issues
  • Coaching and providing feedback to key stakeholders to help improve business efficiency
  • Provide day to day professional advice and support across the sites on all elements of the HR function including – employee relations, performance management, recruitment, diversity & inclusion, conflict management, employee engagement, talent management, succession planning and reward & recognition
  • Review and development of all HR processes, policies, procedures, contracts of employment and terms and conditions
  • Partner with the Senior Management & Leadership Teams at both site level and group level
  • Providing a proactive HR service to the GB Management Team, including involvement in structural & strategic decisions, providing relevant and sound input
  • Support the HR Director & Board of Directors with mergers and acquisitions
  • Monitor and report on HR trends and analytics
  • Prepare and present HR related updates to Senior Managers at the Site Monthly Management meetings
  • Review and update HR policies and procedures and align them to the Company's core values and up to date employment legislation
  • Using up to date employment law knowledge to understand the implications on the business and advise accordingly
  • Manage all Employee Relations cases in line with Company policies
  • Provide training and support to leaders and managers within the business on people management
  • Establish, influence and develop strong trusting relationships with unions and external services across multiple sites
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with the winder HR Team to achieve overall team goals and objectives
  • Lead and deliver on strategic HR projects and be an active team member on other Company projects and initiatives where required
  • Management of a local HR Officer including performance appraisals and objective setting.

HR Officer

Airbags International (part of the Autoliv Group)
09.2015 - 03.2019
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of business objectives and be able to develop and implement policies that help with selection, development and retention of the right staff to meet these objectives
  • Not limited to simply dealing with employee welfare, relations and administration-centred activities, but also strategy and planning in order to add value to the organisation
  • The main responsibilities of the role include but not limited to: Working collaboratively with the Management & Leadership Team including the Plant Manager to understand people issues and implement policies and procedures to align with the overall business strategy
  • Main HR Contact for the UK employees providing a link with global HR Leaders, External Providers of Training and Recruitment, Internal functions such as Finance, Payroll and Occupational Health
  • Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
  • Developing, implementing and managing policies, procedures and strategies on recruitment, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary, succession planning and absence management
  • Negotiating with staff and trade union representatives on issues relating to pay and conditions as part of a collective agreement
  • Managing the administration of payroll and employee records; employee handbook amendments; annual renewal of compensation and benefits; return to work interviews
  • Provides pro-active guidance, advice and support on the full range of HR issues including employment legislation, disciplinary, grievance and absence management
  • Manages and takes responsibility for any resulting actions by developing and delivering solutions using own knowledge, skills and initiative to effectively interpret and implement HR policies and procedures in a flexible way to meet business needs that align with business culture and strategy
  • Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
  • Manages and leads small, short-term projects or provides input to larger global projects to resolve specific people-related issues on a local or organisational level
  • Ensures all new recruits participate in Company’s induction programme and on-boarding
  • Ensures exit interviews are completed, process reviewed, feedback given, and organisational improvements recognised and progressed
  • Provides information to the Managers and Leaders on training and development opportunities in conjunction with Learning & Development Leader and annual Performance Appraisal system
  • Conducting benchmarking exercises and providing guidance and support to the Management Team during the annual pay review & appraisal process
  • Authorises and approves any changes to employee status / remuneration
  • Enhances employment relationships through effective and open communication with the Management & Leadership Team and Trade Union
  • Monitors compliance with employment policies and practices and employment legislation identifying breaches of compliance and dealing with appropriately
  • Undertakes monthly analysis of employee data and produce reports relating to KPI's and other HR metrics and suggest improvements and efficiencies
  • Specifically, analysis of headcount, retention and absence.

HR Generalist

Innospec Speciality Chemicals
08.2005 - 09.2015
  • First point of contact for incoming visitors to HR Office – dealing with and fielding enquiries from employees and Line Managers
  • Assisting HR Manager & Line Manager (where necessary) to identify solutions to people and performance issues, with recommended follow-up actions
  • Developing and implementing changes to HR policies and procedures
  • Undertaking an active lead role in HR projects where necessary, in line with personal annual objectives and Company objectives
  • Monitoring and reporting of headcount and absence, working closely with Line Managers to improve sickness and absence
  • Including, Stage 1 & Stage 2 Sickness Review meetings with employees
  • Efficiently processing all HR administration, and maintaining all departmental records, including personnel & training files
  • To include, new starters, interim changes and leavers
  • Including data transfer into Oracle HR system
  • Assisting the HR Resourcing & Development Manager in identifying employee development needs through Training Needs Analysis
  • Developing/documenting administration processes for HR Resourcing & Development Manager including production of course materials for training and briefing sessions, joining instructions and pre-work for events and courses
  • Training co-ordination, evaluation and reporting
  • Responsible for pre-employment screening using Background Checks and CRB’s and ensuring that all appropriate documents are accurately provided and completed and support for UK and non-UK users
  • Co-ordination of Assessment Centres, Online Testing and Occupational Personality testing
  • Maternity/paternity management including, back to work and flexible working applications
  • Recruitment process, including internal and external benchmarking for UK staff, interviewing and feedback on online testing
  • Close interaction with all work groups and managers up to and including Board members
  • Maintenance of role profile library, creating and amending and responsibility for annual audit
  • Assist in the annual performance review & salary review process
  • H&S Representative and Fire Warden for Administration building
  • Preparing & delivering inductions for new starters and exit interviews for leavers
  • Long service awards including full organisation and co-ordination of annual long service awards dinner
  • Responsibility for Global Corporate Communications for the Company to include and not restricted to Company Announcements, New Appointments, Business Focus, Company News
  • Management of the Innospec Education programme, for welcoming local and international schools, colleges and other education establishments to give them an insight into the Chemical industry
  • This also includes co-ordination and management of Work Experience student’s and also annual Year in Industry placements for 3rd year University students.

Education

MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Level 7 Equ.) -

Liverpool University
09.2018

Advanced Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma -

Stonebridge College
09.2016

CIPD – Level 3 -

Riverside College
05.2007

GCSE -

St Chad’s RC Comprehensive School
05.1990

Skills

  • Building Morale
  • HR Strategy
  • HR Support
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Talent Review
  • Improving Employee Engagement
  • Organizational Structure
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Union Negotiations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Company Leadership

Memberships And Networks

  • CIPD – Associate
  • Halton Chamber of Commerce Network
  • Chemical Industries Association (CIA) Northwest People Network

Certification

  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma

Timeline

HR Business Partner – North West England

Croda Europe
01.2023 - Current

HR Business Partner - GB Operations

Devenish Nutrition
03.2019 - 12.2022

HR Officer

Airbags International (part of the Autoliv Group)
09.2015 - 03.2019

HR Generalist

Innospec Speciality Chemicals
08.2005 - 09.2015

MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Level 7 Equ.) -

Liverpool University

Advanced Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma -

Stonebridge College

CIPD – Level 3 -

Riverside College

GCSE -

St Chad’s RC Comprehensive School

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