Nathan Morgan

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 4 HR Advisors and 1 HR Administrators, ensuring high-quality service delivery, clear accountability, and continuous professional development across the team.
• Partner with leaders on complex employee relations cases, change initiatives, and talent management activities, offering pragmatic, risk-aware solutions aligned with organisational goals.
• Identify management capability and skills gaps, creating targeted skills bites to strengthen capability and support ongoing development.
• Led the annual pay review process, analysing market data, benchmarking roles, and providing recommendations to ensure competitive, equitable, and budget-aligned remuneration across the business.
• Analysed HR metrics, engagement surveys, and workforce trends to provide actionable insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Drove HR process improvements and successfully implemented a drug and alcohol policy, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while enhancing employee safety, wellbeing, and overall experience.

Key Achievements and Projects

• Developed and implemented a production headcount model, enabling a 10% workforce reduction across 2,000 employees and achieving approx. £5.4 million in annual labour cost savings while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Orchestrated comprehensive updates to policies and procedures within the factory, ensuring alignment with current legislation and industry best practices.
• Spearheaded all aspects of ER within the business, handling high-level grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and sensitive dismissals with tact and professionalism.
• Managed absences, both short and long-term, implementing effective strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity levels.
• Skilfully navigated sensitive LTS cases, providing compassionate support to affected employees while adhering to legal and company guidelines.
• Delivered monthly presentations on engagement initiatives, fostering a positive workplace culture and promoting employee morale and satisfaction.

Key Achievements and Projects

• Established and implemented an Employee Forum, fostering open dialogue and collaboration between employees and management. Resulted in enhanced communication, increased engagement, and facilitated issue resolution through constructive dialogue.

• Served as a mentor to the HR Administrator, providing guidance on conducting essential HR meetings, including short-term absence reviews and redundancy consultations, to ensure procedural consistency and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborated closely with senior managers and directors to navigate complex flexible working requests and long-term sickness cases, offering expert guidance and facilitating equitable solutions in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Initiated and directed wellbeing initiatives aimed at fostering both physical and mental health in the workplace, contributing to a positive and energized organizational culture conducive to employee satisfaction and productivity.

Key Achievements and Projects

• Led the implementation of a global HR Integration project, with a primary focus on harmonizing UK policies and procedures across European, Asian, and US jurisdictions. Leveraged change management expertise to facilitate a seamless transition across diverse locations.

• Manage all aspects of employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability assessments, and redundancy procedures, maintaining fairness and adherence to company policies.
• Take charge of recruitment, selection, and interviewing processes, employing strategic approaches to attract top talent and meet staffing needs effectively.
• Facilitate directors meetings, providing expert insights and recommendations on people-related issues, contributing to informed decision-making and organizational success.
• Advise management on staff performance-related matters, leveraging data-driven analyses and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Deliver management training sessions on conducting various informal and formal meetings, equipping leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate HR processes effectively.

Key Achievements and Projects:

• Developed and implemented a pay banding system for Veterinary Nurses, resulting in a significant 25% reduction in employee turnover compared to the previous year's figures, demonstrating strategic HR leadership and positive impact on employee retention.

• Administration responsibilities encompassed verifying right to work documentation, drafting contracts, offer letters, and invitation letters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Oversaw the entire recruitment life cycle, from crafting job descriptions and person specifications to conducting inductions for new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive onboarding experience.
• Conducted annual salary reviews in collaboration with management, contributing to fair and competitive compensation structures aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Achievements and Projects:

• Successfully led the team through the SEDEX audit, achieving compliance in all HR-related aspects, showcasing effective leadership and commitment to ethical standards.
• Assumed responsibility for tracking HR metrics and provided actionable insights to company directors for improving performance. Achieved remarkable results including a 20% decrease in employee turnover, reduction of absence rates from 13% to 7%, and enhancement of job satisfaction from 55% to 75% within one year, demonstrating strategic HR leadership and significant positive impact on organizational outcomes.

• Promoted to HR Absence Advisor within the first month of joining as an Administrator, showcasing rapid skill development and commitment to professional advancement.
• Tracked absence metrics and provided monthly reports to the HR Director, offering valuable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Offered informed suggestions to department leads and the HR Director on enhancing absence management practices, based on data analysis and strategic thinking.
• Participated in and supported informal and formal capability and welfare meetings, ensuring fair and effective outcomes for employees and the organization.
• Collaborated with occupational health professionals, physiotherapists, GPs, and other stakeholders during long-term sickness absence processes, facilitating comprehensive support for affected individuals.

Key Achievements and Projects:

• Successfully reduced absences from 4% to 1.85% within 11 months through targeted absence management strategies, enhancing productivity and employee well-being.