Yvette Reid
London
Summary
Results-driven HR leader with extensive experience at Integrity Research Consultancy, excelling in UK, US and international employment law, employee relations and organizational development. Proven track record in implementing impactful HR policies, diversity and inclusion, and enhancing staff retention to under 20% per year. Adept at stakeholder engagement. change management and driving strategic initiatives across global teams. Develops and executes strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain strong and diverse talent.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Human Resources
Integrity Research Consultancy
London
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Global Research Consultancy works with HMG and private sponsors in multiple countries to provide research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning services in fragile and conflict zones
- With offices in multiple countries, including London, the USA, Pakistan, and Kenya, there are 400 consultants and 85 staff members. Based in London HQ, reporting to the COO dotted line to the CEO
- Member and co-chair of senior company management committees and fora
- Contributed to organisational development, engagement and staff retention through policy design and initiatives, including promotion and performance management, salary review processes, management development training and diversity and inclusion
- Trusted Advisor: Provided strategic advice and analysis to the Executive Management Committee including best practice on employee relations, change management on a UK restructure, US Reduction in Workforce, furlough, temporary changes to employment
Head of Human Resources
Integrity Research Consultancy
London
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Member of Executive Management Committee
- Worked closely with C-suite and service providers to set up a new entity in the USA and provide related HR policies, benefits, and HR processes
- Introduced recruitment process, global salary bands, career development processes, Competency Framework and HR analysis to support recruitment and retention strategy
Senior Human Resources Manager
Integrity Research Consultancy
London
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Transformed HR greenfield site to fully operational HR function
- Introduced Benefits package, Employee Handbooks, Induction process, Competency Framework, Manager Guidelines and Total Reward policy to increase employee engagement and retention
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Ensured accurate and timely processing of employee changes through monthly payroll.
Interim HR Business Partner/HR Manager
Lewisham/Southwark/Harrow colleges
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Built relationships with Trade Unions (TU’s) and managers
- Attended monthly management meetings with Senior Managers (SMs)
- Analysed MI and reviewed with SMs, obtained feedback on people issues, provided insight, discussed and implemented solutions
- Reviewed business case, consulted Senior Managers on appropriate process and advised on legal and people implications of proposed business changes
- Led on restructure of affected business area including providing detailed plans and attending consultation meetings
- Ensured consistent communication and maintained flexibility to act on feedback to improve employee engagement with the process
- Dealt with multiple ER issues impacting on business performance and achieving College accreditations
- Applied resolutions including mediation, TU negotiations and settlement agreements
Temporary HR Change Agent/HR Business Partner
Youth Justice Board (Ministry of Justice)
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Responsible for providing interim HR support to the Senior Management Team to facilitate an organisation restructure and transition to a shared service model
Global Head of Human Resources
Dealogic
London
02.2008 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Global technology provider of software, communications and information products to the investment banking industry, with 7 offices across the globe including New York, Hong Kong and London achieving US$109 million turnover in 2011
- 630 employees across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the CFO dotted line to CEO, MD and COO
- Responsibility for HR across multiple countries
- Provided advice and support to Managers/Stakeholders on HRM issues globally and ensured consistency in approach which led to minimal litigation risks
- Key interface with international legal teams
- Management responsibility for HR team including HR Business Partners, Recruiters and L&D
- Initiated and implemented new HR initiatives across multiple global locations to support retention strategy including inductions, career paths, employee guide/mentor programmes, HR new joiner meetings, quarterly recognition bonus scheme and on line salary benchmarking
- Evaluated and restructured benefits and providers across New York, Hong Kong and London to ensure that Dealogic was able to compete in attracting and retaining talent across multiple locations
- Drafted policies and implemented Company handbooks in New York, Hungary, Hong Kong, UK and Japan
- Introduction of efficient salary and bonus review process following consultation with key managers
- Ensured increases linked to achievement of key objectives to support organisational change to a performance driven culture
- Review of annual bonus proposals with board, and ensured timely payments across multiple payrolls
- Worked closely with Divisional MD to restructure technology division of the business to improve business efficiencies
- Management of ER issues including coaching and advising managers, appeals, tribunals, liaising with lawyers and negotiating settlement agreements
- Part of project team responsible for opening new entity in Hungary as part of strategy to reduce development-staffing costs
- Global technology provider of software, communications and information products to the investment banking industry, with 7 offices across the globe including New York, Hong Kong and London achieving US$109 million turnover in 2011
- 630 employees across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the CFO dotted line to CEO, MD and COO
Senior HR Business Partner UK and EIRE (HR Manager)
Elan Computing Limited
London
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: Part of the Manpower group of companies, European IT consultancy with 14 offices achieving €600m turnover in 2006
- UK employs over 400 employees nationally across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the HR executive director
- Responsibility for team of 4 tasked with aligning business strategy to HR
- Accountable for the provision of a range of HR transactional and transformational services to the UK and EIRE
- Part of the Manpower group of companies, European IT consultancy with 14 offices achieving €600m turnover in 2006
- UK employs over 400 employees nationally across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the HR executive director
HR Business Partner
Elan Computing Limited
London
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: Part of the Manpower group of companies, European IT consultancy with 14 offices achieving €600m turnover in 2006
- UK employs over 400 employees nationally across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the HR executive director
- Part of the Manpower group of companies, European IT consultancy with 14 offices achieving €600m turnover in 2006
- UK employs over 400 employees nationally across multiple sites
- Based in London HQ reporting to the HR executive director
Senior HR Advisor/Deputy Manager
Apcoa Parking (UK) Limited
10.2002 - 05.2004
- Company Overview: European parking Management Company
- UK branch employs over 1800 staff across various sites nationally
- Responsible for provision of HR service to c800 employees
- Reporting to Head of On Street Division
- Facilitated efficient TUPE transfer of c300 employees in and out of the business
- European parking Management Company
- UK branch employs over 1800 staff across various sites nationally
- Responsible for provision of HR service to c800 employees
- Reporting to Head of On Street Division
HR Advisor
Apcoa Parking (UK) Limited
02.2002 - 09.2002
- Company Overview: European parking Management Company
- UK branch employs over 1800 staff across various sites nationally
- Responsible for provision of HR service to c800 employees
- Reporting to Head of On Street Division
- European parking Management Company
- UK branch employs over 1800 staff across various sites nationally
- Responsible for provision of HR service to c800 employees
- Reporting to Head of On Street Division
Education
CIPD Post Graduate Diploma HRM -
Sussex University
LLB (Hons) 2nd Class -
Southbank University
Skills
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Performance management
- Change management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Data analysis
- HR policy design
- Stakeholder engagement
- Salary management
- HR analytics
- Team leadership
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic HR management
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Vice President, Human Resources
Integrity Research Consultancy
09.2021 - Current
Head of Human Resources
Integrity Research Consultancy
11.2018 - 09.2021
Senior Human Resources Manager
Integrity Research Consultancy
12.2015 - 09.2021
Interim HR Business Partner/HR Manager
Lewisham/Southwark/Harrow colleges
01.2015 - 12.2015
Temporary HR Change Agent/HR Business Partner
Youth Justice Board (Ministry of Justice)
05.2014 - 09.2014
Global Head of Human Resources
Dealogic
02.2008 - 10.2012
Senior HR Business Partner UK and EIRE (HR Manager)
Elan Computing Limited
01.2006 - 02.2008
HR Business Partner
Elan Computing Limited
07.2005 - 12.2005
Senior HR Advisor/Deputy Manager
Apcoa Parking (UK) Limited
10.2002 - 05.2004
HR Advisor
Apcoa Parking (UK) Limited
02.2002 - 09.2002
CIPD Post Graduate Diploma HRM -
Sussex University
LLB (Hons) 2nd Class -
Southbank University
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