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Rob Boulton

Rob Boulton

Kingston upon Thames,Surrey

Summary

Senior HR professional with extensive experience in Employee Relations, Recruitment & Talent Planning. Demonstrated success in enhancing employee engagement and implementing effective training programs.


CIPD Level 7 qualified with in-depth knowledge of EMEA employment law and strong commercial acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills drive high performing teams.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior HR Manager, EMEA

Hygiena International Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Delivered operational HR support and leadership across EMEA region.
  • Reported into HR Director based in Germany.
  • Managed two direct reports.
  • Supported team of 100 people across EMEA.
  • Regular travel to Germany & The Netherlands.
  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights which helped improve employee retention rates by 15%.
  • Reduced recruitment spend by 70%.
  • Updated and issued French & UK employee handbooks.
  • Implemented new HR policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Led annual performance management process, including salary & talent reviews.
  • Managed training and development using internal online platform.
  • Conducted workforce planning and salary benchmarking analysis.
  • Provided strategic direction for global HR management team.
  • Served as primary contact for managers while overseeing local HR policies.
  • Facilitated employee engagement processes to enhance workplace morale.
  • Managed ADP Workforce HRIS.
  • Handled redundancies in efficient manner whilst adhering strictly to legal guidelines.
  • Created new onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
  • Drove organisational change initiatives ensuring minimal operational disruption.
  • Managed all employee relations issues, ensuring harmonious workplace environment.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and performance issues.
  • Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.

HR Operations Manager, EMEA

Marmon Foodservice Technologies Ltd
Remote, London
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Directed HR operations for EMEA region, influencing leadership on new operating model.
  • Reported into HR Director based in Czech Republic.
  • Managed one direct report in UK.
  • Supported team of 600 people across EMEA.
  • Regular travel to Czech Republic, Germany & Italy.
  • Collaborated with regional teams to implement innovative working practices.
  • Worked closely with EMEA HR team to share best practices and collaborate on strategic projects.
  • Managed Workday HRIS and became certified system trainer.
  • Led recruitment processes across EMEA and supported candidate interviews.
  • Managed all aspects of compensation, benefits, and employee incentives.
  • Managed UK redundancy process and site closure.
  • Fostered positive work culture by launching employee engagement initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with local employment law.
  • Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Held company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Compiled comprehensive HR reports for informed decision-making at executive level.
  • Implemented company-wide training programmes for increased job satisfaction.
  • Reviewed and updated company policies, ensuring compliance with employment law.
  • Managed annual appraisal process to identify employees' professional development needs.
  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle subjects such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and performance management.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
  • Reduced staff turnover through improved performance development programmes.

HR Manager

Retail Insight Ltd
Richmond, Surrey
06.2007 - 06.2021
  • Managed HR operations for 130 employees across Australia, Greece, UK, US, and Singapore.
  • Project managed two relocations of UK offices and established first US office.
  • Completed MSc in HR Management at Kingston University, sponsored by company.
  • Reviewed and updated company policies to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Facilitated training programmes to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Led Covid-19 response, transitioning workforce to remote operation and conducting regular HR check-ins.
  • Directed global recruitment processes, successfully attracting high-quality candidates.
  • Implemented People HR system to leverage data analytics for informed decision-making.

Office Manager

Various
London
09.1995 - 05.2007
  • Various Office Management & Office Admin positions across a wide range of industry sectors

Education

MSc - Human Resources Management

Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames
01.2017

Skills

  • Recruitment and retention
  • HR operations
  • Transformation management
  • Succession planning
  • Employee engagement
  • Training and development
  • Employee relations
  • Project management
  • Employment law
  • Commercial business acumen

Websites

Affiliations

  • I have three children aged 17, 16 & 11.
  • We watch and play lots of sports, with football and golf being our two main passions.
  • I also love to cook, read, watch movies and have a real passion for travel & exploring new cultures.

Timeline

Senior HR Manager, EMEA

Hygiena International Ltd
11.2023 - 06.2025

HR Operations Manager, EMEA

Marmon Foodservice Technologies Ltd
12.2021 - 09.2023

HR Manager

Retail Insight Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2021

Office Manager

Various
09.1995 - 05.2007

MSc - Human Resources Management

Kingston University

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