laura tait

human resources business partner

About

Cultivating a commitment to the highest levels of service and finest products for over 160 years, we have created a culture where ‘anything is possible’ which is what makes us so extraordinary. We deliver the ultimate retail experience to our customers and we pride ourselves in offering our employees so much more than just a career. We believe that our employees are the essence of our business which is why their well-being and development are a priority. We will reward and recognise their effort, passion and determination to succeed. We will be generous in offering unrivalled benefits to support your professional and personal growth. An experienced in house recruiter, passionate about delivering the right people for the right job and always making sure to build internal stakeholder relationships so I can fulfill the exact requirements for each role. With an eagerness to learn and a key part in our overall planning process, I am continually thinking of new ways to drive innovation into our recruitment campaigns so that we consistently meet our deadlines and deliver excellent results.

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Industry

civil engineering

Skill

recruiting, sourcing, recruitment advertising, human resources, graduate recruitment, talent acquisition, employee relations, fashion, customer service, employee engagement, contract recruitment, employer branding, retail, social media marketing, interviewing skills, stakeholder management, employee training, assessment center, coaching, technical recruiting, interviews, talent management, screening resumes, performance management, teamwork, applicant tracking systems, succession planning, loss prevention, executive search, hr policies, training, people development, personnel management, employment law, temporary staffing, onboarding, telephone interviewing, candidate generation, store management, hiring, management, tupe, training delivery, competency based interviewing, merchandising, management development, psychometrics, permanent placement, building relationships, hr consulting

Experience

senior human resources advisor

arcadis

2017-6 - 2018-1 · 8 mos

human resources business partner

arcadis

2018-2 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

associate human resources business partner

harrods bank limited

2016-11 - 2017-6 · 8 mos

Reporting to the COO, partnering with the CEO and Board of Directors to deliver the HR agenda across Harrods Bank, including managing a Learning and Development Supervisor and overseeing the learning strategy. Presentation and interpretation of monthly HR metrics to the Board, advising on people priorities. Coaching and advising managers/employees on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including performance and talent management. ER case management across the business. Managing performance review, talent calibration, pay review and bonus processes.

assistant resourcing partner

harrods

2012-8 - 2013-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

Responsible for the recruitment of specialist roles including Buying, Merchandising, Interior Design, Architects and Corporate Services. Managing our Future Talent process across the business involving all work experience, internships and work placements.

recruiter

harrods

2011-9 - 2012-8 · 1 yr

Responsible for recruiting all high volume roles across the business; including fashion, warehousing, security and buying. Running assessment centres and holding individual interviews. Liaising with stakeholders to understand the resourcing requirement of their areas. Managing the end to end recruitment process and filling 30 vacancies per week.

recruiter

securitas

2009-11 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 11 mos

Delivered the recruitment of all retail security officers across the UK, developing strong working relationships with senior managers, understanding the complexities of recruiting across different parts of the UK and translating this into bespoke recruitment strategies based on location.

human resources advisor

harrods

2016-1 - 2016-11 · 11 mos

Supporting a workforce of 1,000 employees across the business areas of Harrods Estates, IT, Finance, Audit, Distribution, Engineering, Harrods Bank, eCommerce. Working closely with HR Business Partners across the above divisions, using management information to identify trends and issues, providing commercially focused advice to line managers taking in to consideration departmental and business goals. Coaching managers at all levels on a high volume of cases, interpreting HR policies and providing risk-averse advice relating to managing absence, performance management, long term sickness, flexible working and conduct. Providing manager upskilling training to all new line managers covering managing conduct, capability and probation periods.

resourcing partner

harrods

2013-10 - 2015-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Delivering the talent acquisition strategy for the key business areas of Buying, Merchandising, HR and Harrods Estates whilst leading a team to manage the recruitment of live roles. Setting annual resourcing operating plans; translating forecasted people requirements into achievable resourcing deliverables for my team. Partnering with selected recruitment agencies to support with key technical appointments, alongside my own direct sourcing model. Establishing strong working relationships with HR Business Partners and Business Unit Directors in order to understand key resource issues, as well as future organisational challenges. Developing and executing robust communication strategies to ensure efficient use of advertising channels and social media. Managing a number of project streams alongside my day to day role, in support of the wider HR strategic agenda.