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Tanya Jeffers

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Human Resources professional with extensive expertise in human resources management, recruitment process management, and employee lifecycle management.

Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a strong understanding of GDPR and confidentiality maintenance.

Proven track record in managing employee engagement, performance reviews, and health and safety compliance.

Skilled in contract and policy review, interviewing candidates, and delivering employee relations and absence support.

Committed to fostering a positive work environment while ensuring organisational compliance with all relevant regulations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

HR Manager

Revolution Gymnastics Club
Birmingham , West Midlands
2018.08 - Current
  • Delivering comprehensive HR support and guidance on policies and procedures to all employees within the club.
  • Collaboration with NatWest to address a variety of legal queries, utilising extensive legal knowledge and resources to deliver accurate information.
  • Collaborating with management committee members to deliver insights and advice that support effective discussions and informed decision-making.
  • Directed recruitment processes across the club, encompassing production of job adverts, job descriptions, and preparation of interview questions.
  • Facilitate employee inductions during probationary periods.
  • Distribution of contracts, contract amendments and new starter documents to streamline onboarding processes and maintain compliance.
  • Facilitate communication of payroll monitoring and disclosure information to managers, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  • Ensure all employees possess current knowledge of club's data capture software.
  • Conduct thorough completion of all DBS checks to ensure compliance and safeguarding standards.
  • Ensured compliance by executing safeguarding renewal and British Gymnastics membership reminders.
  • Oversee monitoring and processing of employee departments regarding sickness, doctors' notes, absences, and lateness.
  • Maintain NatWest records by processing new starters and leavers.
  • Management of annual leave, absences, and lateness.
  • Acknowledge receipt of resignation communications and coordinated exit meetings, addressing key areas such as feedback collection and final documentation.
  • Facilitate guidance and assistance on performance and disciplinary issues to ensure compliance and understanding.
  • Attend disciplinary performance meetings as required.
  • Support communication of relevant policy and legislation changes, amending and distributing documents as necessary.
  • Record meeting minutes where applicable.
  • Provide guidance on employee health and safety for compliance.
  • Assist with additional HR-specific duties as needed.

Office/HR Admin

Core Education Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
2016.05 - 2018.08
  • Facilitated smooth office administration processes.
    Collaborated with HR manager on HR administrative functions, encompassing contract and letter drafting.
  • Engaged with school staff across trust to foster effective communication.
  • Completed data entry tasks accurately, ensuring error-free records were maintained.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
  • Maintained office supplies, reducing downtime due to lack of resources.
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Fostered good relationships with staff members to increase overall job satisfaction.
  • Conducted background checks on potential hires, enhancing company security measures.
  • Responded efficiently to employee queries, providing prompt resolution of issues.
  • Approved invoices and timesheets ahead of payment to avoid payroll errors.

Legal Secretary

Ferdinand Kelly Solicitors
Birmingham, West Midlands
2016.01 - 2016.05
  • Oversaw secretarial responsibilities for solicitor while managing reception operations.
  • Coordinated phone communications and ensured timely response to queries.
  • Expedited case progression through meticulous preparation of court bundles.
  • Produced professional letters and comprehensive reports to support legal processes.
  • Alleviated lawyer workload by efficiently managing client queries and concerns.
  • Updated knowledge continuously on legal regulations and developments to maintain professionalism.

School Governor

Tiverton Academy
Birmingham , West Midlands
2012.09 - 2016.01

Served as the voice of parents in School Governing Body to ensure effective Communication and Collaboration with School Leadership.

Office Manager

Big Community
Birmingham , West Midlands
2011.09 - 2016.01
  • Oversaw secretarial and administrative functions for Director and Assistant Director, enhancing office efficiency.
  • Directed office management and supervised junior staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Facilitated communication with partner schools to strengthen organisational relationships.
  • Implemented new filing systems, improving data retrieval efficiency.
  • Tracked inventory levels of office supplies, preventing stock shortages.
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
  • Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.

Voluntary Office Administration

Tiverton Academy
Birmingham, West Midlands
2011.01 - 2011.09
  • Support school office manager in maintaining organised administrative functions to enhance overall efficiency.
  • Executed scheduling, correspondence management, and documentation to support school office manager's daily activities.

Family Law Legal Secretary/Receptionist

HenryBrowne Solicitors
Birmingham , West Midlands
2010.01 - 2011.01
  • Assisted in case preparation to ensure accuracy and readiness for court proceedings.
  • Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.
  • Accurately transcribed legal dictations, maximising accuracy in documentation processes.
  • Conducted legal research, aiding in the successful resolution of complex cases.
  • Updated knowledge continuously on legal regulations and developments to maintain professionalism.
  • Executed general secretarial tasks such as photocopying or scanning, maintaining a well-functioning office space.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.

Rogols Solicitors

Rogols Solicitors
Birmingham , West Midlands
2009.01 - 2010.01
  • Oversaw secretarial support for solicitor and ensured smooth reception operations.
  • Managed incoming calls and maintained effective communication.
  • Crafted professional correspondence and generated comprehensive reports.
  • Drafted detailed legal documents for court proceedings ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Family Law Legal Secretary

Blakemores Solicitors
Birmingham , West Midlands
2005.01 - 2009.01
  • Ensured efficient workflow by managing legal correspondence and court documents.
  • Accurately transcribed legal dictations, maximising accuracy in documentation processes.
  • Improved client relationships with professional communication skills.
  • Conducted legal research, aiding in the successful resolution of complex cases.
  • Collaborated extensively with barristers, resulting in strong working relationships.
  • Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.
  • Executed general secretarial tasks such as photocopying or scanning, maintaining a well-functioning office space.
  • Drafted legal documents, contributing to timely completion of cases.
  • Updated knowledge continuously on legal regulations and developments to maintain professionalism.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.

Family Law Legal Secretary

Faber & Co Solicitors
Birmingham , West Midlands
2003.01 - 2005.01
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to a team of solicitors, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Facilitated smooth running of legal procedures by scheduling appointments and deadlines.
  • Updated knowledge continuously on legal regulations and developments to maintain professionalism.
  • Liaised effectively between clients and lawyers, fostering open communication lines.
  • Accurately transcribed legal dictations, maximising accuracy in documentation processes.
  • Oversaw secretarial support for solicitor and coordinated reception activities.
  • Managed diary schedules and handled incoming communications effectively.
  • Drafted correspondence and compiled reports to facilitate workflow.
  • Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance.

Secretary/Receptionist

Atkinson Spence Solicitors
Birmingham , West Midlands
2001.01 - 2003.01
  • Created a systematic filing system, ease of document retrieval was achieved.
  • Managed stock of office supplies, eliminating unnecessary expenditure.
  • Handled customer inquiries effectively; increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Streamlined office procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for visitors which improved public relations image of the company.
  • Enhanced company communication with accurate minute-taking during meetings.
  • Improved client relationships through professional telephone etiquette.
  • Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.

Education

CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma - Strategic People Management

Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull, Birmingham
2023.09 - 2024.05

CIPD Level 5 Diploma - People Management

Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull, Birmingham
2022.09 - 2023.05

CIPD Level 3 Certificate - People Practice

Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull, Birmingham
2021.09 - 2022.05

Specialist Paralegal - Family Law

University of West England
Online
2009.09 - 2010.09

Ilex - Legal Secretaries Certificate

Matthew Boulton College
Birmingham,
2002.09 - 2003.09

RSA levels 1-3 - Secretarial Typing

Matthew Boulton College.
Birmingham
2000.09 - 2001.09

GNVQ Advanced - Health and Social Care

Sutton Coldfield College
Sutton Coldfield
1997.09 - 1999.09

GCSEs - x6 Grade A-C

Cardinal Wiseman School
Birmingham
1992.09 - 1997.09

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Recruitment process management
  • Interviewing candidates
  • Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle management
  • Employee engagement
  • Employee relations and absence support
  • Performance reviews
  • Contract and policy review
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Understanding of GDPR
  • Confidentiality maintenance

Certification

CIPD Associate Member

Affiliations

  • I am a keen gardener who enjoys travelling and looking after my physical and mental wellbeing.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma - Strategic People Management

Solihull College and University Centre
2023.09 - 2024.05

CIPD Level 5 Diploma - People Management

Solihull College and University Centre
2022.09 - 2023.05

CIPD Level 3 Certificate - People Practice

Solihull College and University Centre
2021.09 - 2022.05

HR Manager

Revolution Gymnastics Club
2018.08 - Current

Office/HR Admin

Core Education Trust
2016.05 - 2018.08

Legal Secretary

Ferdinand Kelly Solicitors
2016.01 - 2016.05

School Governor

Tiverton Academy
2012.09 - 2016.01

Office Manager

Big Community
2011.09 - 2016.01

Voluntary Office Administration

Tiverton Academy
2011.01 - 2011.09

Family Law Legal Secretary/Receptionist

HenryBrowne Solicitors
2010.01 - 2011.01

Specialist Paralegal - Family Law

University of West England
2009.09 - 2010.09

Rogols Solicitors

Rogols Solicitors
2009.01 - 2010.01

Family Law Legal Secretary

Blakemores Solicitors
2005.01 - 2009.01

Family Law Legal Secretary

Faber & Co Solicitors
2003.01 - 2005.01

Ilex - Legal Secretaries Certificate

Matthew Boulton College
2002.09 - 2003.09

Secretary/Receptionist

Atkinson Spence Solicitors
2001.01 - 2003.01

RSA levels 1-3 - Secretarial Typing

Matthew Boulton College.
2000.09 - 2001.09

GNVQ Advanced - Health and Social Care

Sutton Coldfield College
1997.09 - 1999.09

GCSEs - x6 Grade A-C

Cardinal Wiseman School
1992.09 - 1997.09
Tanya Jeffers