Nick Holmes

• Role Overview:

Leading a global team of 14, the role oversees learning, talent, professional development, HR technology, engagement, reward and recognition, internal communications, performance management, organizational development, and office management.

Responsibilities:

• HR Leadership and Strategy: Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive employee experience strategy, directly reporting to the Chief People Officer. Led a global team of 14, overseeing learning, talent, professional development, engagement, reward and recognition, internal communications, performance management, organizational development, and workplace initiatives. Developed and executed HR strategies and initiatives that aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Learning and Development: Built a learning experience team of 4 including implementing a new LXP who run a highly successful global reskilling programme to focus on digital and growth skill alongside an internal learning academy, delivered through a blended live and on demand learning approach.
• Talent Management: Oversaw all aspects of talent operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Implemented innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent and ensure a smooth onboarding process. Collaborated with senior leadership to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Employee Engagement and Retention: Successfully reduced voluntary attrition by 50% and improved internal mobility by over 5%. Fostered a positive and engaging work environment that promoted employee satisfaction and retention. Led efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered.
• Performance Management: Re-engineered the performance enablement process, moving from annual appraisals to agile, quarterly career conversations, leveraging cutting-edge technology (CultureAmp + Fuel50) for a seamless review process. Implemented and managed performance review systems that drove high performance and supported career development.
• Organizational Development: Designed personalized career pathways and redefined career architecture. Standardized the performance enablement process, ensuring every role had clearly defined skills, competencies, and potential career pathways or pivots. Led organizational change initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Employee Relations and Communication: Launched an innovative internal communications strategy, fostering stronger connections and alignment across multiple capabilities and geographies. Developed and executed a new internal communications and connection strategy designed to connect hearts and minds across multiple capabilities.
• Workplace Experience: Oversaw the entire office portfolio, including the build of 3 new hubs in London, Manchester and New York. Achieved a 50% occupancy rate across all hubs without mandating. Also reduces leases by 50% and led real estate cost saving whilst reinvesting into hubs.
• Budget Management: Managed a £1M+ HR/L&D budget, optimizing resources to support strategic HR initiatives and drive business results.

• Role Overview:

Lead the development and implementation of people strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring the recruitment, retention, and development of top talent. Oversee HR functions, such as employee relations, performance management, and compliance, while driving a positive work culture. Shape organizational change, fostering employee engagement, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• HR Transformation and Leadership: Transformed the HR function from a service provider to a strategic business partner, aligning HR initiatives with the company's strategic goals. Implemented a comprehensive digital transformation of HR operations, including new HRIS, LMS, and ATS systems.
• Cultural Integration: Bridged communication and cultural divides between the Manchester HQ and various European offices through innovative initiatives such as culture classes and job shadowing programs. Established a high-performance culture by redesigning the performance review process and introducing a new bonus scheme.
• Employee Engagement: Increased employee engagement and satisfaction through the creation of a ‘Your Voice Council’ (YVC), an internal team focused on advising the leadership on employee well-being and organizational improvements.

More responsibilities available on request.

Role Overview:

Designed and implemented strategies to enhance employee skills, performance, and leadership capabilities in alignment with organizational goals. Oversaw the creation of training programs, leadership development, and talent management initiatives, ensuring continuous learning and growth. Played a critical role in fostering a culture of learning, supporting career development, and driving organizational success through employee development.

Responsibilities:

• Training and Learning Strategy.

Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives and adjusted strategies accordingly to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives. Adopted and implemented LMS.

• Talent Management.

Spearheaded efforts towards talent management integration by aligning HR processes, competencies, performance management systems, and learning and development strategies across the organization.