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Ruth McParland

Swindon,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced People professional with proven strengths in collaboration, organisation, and adaptability. Expertise in organisational design and development, driving effective change and enhancing team performance. Recognised for delivering results through the implementation of People initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

People Partner

St. James's Place Wealth Management
Cirencester , Gloucestershire
12.2019 - Current
  • Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Led on organisational design, advising on redundancies and reorganisation strategy.
  • Devised succession plans to ensure smooth leadership transitions.
  • Consulted on performance management process, ensuring fair evaluations and promotions.
  • Managed complex HR projects to successful completion.
  • Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
  • Managed complex redundancies with care and professionalism.


HR Advisor

St. James's Place Wealth Management
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
04.2017 - 12.2019

Delivered strategic advice and guidance to managers on HR-related issues, including resourcing, performance management, and development, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

HR Administration Manager

St. James's Place Wealth Management
Cirencester
09.2013 - 04.2017
  • Streamlined HR operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Managed onboarding process for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the organisation.
  • Led team as primary contact for all People-related queries.

HR administrator

St. James's Place Wealth Management
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
03.2012 - 09.2013

Ensured accurate execution of all HR administrative processes in accordance with organisational values.
Assisted with daily administration of HR functions to maintain operational efficiency.

HR Administrator

Capita
Swindon
04.2009 - 03.2011

Working within the Shared Service Centre to support the business in every aspect of HR, from employee relations, recruitment, and benefits administration to assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resource Management

University of the West of England
Bristol, England
09.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Sociology

University of the West of England
Bristol, England
09.2004 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Change and transformation management
  • Organisational design and development
  • Talent and succession planning
  • Employee engagement strategies
  • Commercial acumen
  • Coaching and influence skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Collaborative working
  • Process improvement

Timeline

People Partner

St. James's Place Wealth Management
12.2019 - Current

HR Advisor

St. James's Place Wealth Management
04.2017 - 12.2019

HR Administration Manager

St. James's Place Wealth Management
09.2013 - 04.2017

HR administrator

St. James's Place Wealth Management
03.2012 - 09.2013

HR Administrator

Capita
04.2009 - 03.2011

Master of Arts - Human Resource Management

University of the West of England
09.2007 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Sociology

University of the West of England
09.2004 - 07.2007
Ruth McParland