Laura Davis Profile

LAURA DAVIS - HR Solutions 4U

Laura is a down to earth HR professional with over 25 years experience spanning a broad spectrum of industries and customers both large and small.

Laura has a proven record of achievement and is able to communicate and influence at all levels, contributing significantly to improving business performance.

As an independent consultant, Laura provides a variety of services to SME employers, drawing on her Commercial as well as HR background and using a flexible and pragmatic approach to deliver solutions to address the issues.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Current and recent experience:

HR Policies & Procedures
Employee Handbooks
Appraisal Systems
Recruiting the Right People
Coaching Line Managers
Company Restructures
Performance Improvement
Job Descriptions
Disciplinary & Grievance Training
Absence Management
Reward & Recognition
Interview Skills Training
Redundancy Programs & Outplacement
Ability & Psychometric Testing

Providing comprehensive outsourced HR services to a diverse range of retained clients.
Development of HR function for a global technology company.
Developed a new performance management system linked with a remuneration scheme and rolled out across the company with supporting training for the board and managers.
Produced new job descriptions, new contracts of employment and a new benefits package for a medium sized company following a re-structure.
Worked with a newly appointed MD to form a new company structure and coached him through the process.
Resolving conflicts, handling complex investigations and appeals and preparing for tribunal hearings.
Providing redundancy advice and outplacement support for the employees.
HR policy developments following investigation into absence, and internet abuse.
Mediation and coaching of managers following a grievance investigation.

Experience

Managing Director HR Consultancy since 2004
Head of HR Resourcing & Processes, Tesco 2003-04
Regional HR Development Manager, Tesco 2002-03
Personnel & Training Manager, Tesco 2000-02
Regional HR Manager, Littlewoods 1998– 00
Area Commercial Manager, Littlewoods 1995-1998
Progression from Management Trainee to Area Manager in blue chip retail organisations 1980 – 95

Laura Davis
HR Solutions 4 U Ltd
Direct Tel : 01256 328428
Mobile : 07880 518720
www.hr-solutions4u.co.uk