Kathryn McGeary, Regional HR Projects Manager

Kathryn McGeary

Regional HR Projects Manager

GL Noble Denton

Lieu
Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
Éducation
Master, Modern History
Expérience
7 years, 7 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :7 years, 7 Mois

Regional HR Projects Manager à GL Noble Denton
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • novembre 2012 à juillet 2013

• Designed and implemented a wide range of HR, IT and Finance policies and procedures for the MEA region including UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, KSA, India and Egypt.
• Created a Regional Training and Competency Matrix for specialist Marine technical and general staff in order to identify, manage and budget training requirements and shortfalls.
• Standardised and simplified employment contracts and allowances to ensure savings in both costs and man-hours.
• Organised and co-ordinated meetings with Regional Heads of Department to present new policies and processes for approval.
• Liaised with Global Headquarters and Regional management to ensure compliance and standardisation across the region.
• Proposed new electronic Registry system for improved efficiencies in administration and data protection.

HR Projects Officer à Executive Solutions
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • octobre 2011 à novembre 2011

• Produced and designed a bid for wide-ranging recruitment services for Etihad Airways.
• Responsible for building a relationship with Executive Solutions to understand their proposed solution as well as understanding the needs of Etihad as the client.
• In charge of organising meetings and setting timelines for reviews and amendments by senior managers.

Business Partner à Signature Foods
  • Royaume Uni
  • janvier 2011 à juillet 2011

• Providing HR advice on Disciplinary, Grievance, and Equality and Diversity issues.
• Writing proposals for changes to HR and Management systems and policies.
• Briefing managers on the basics of Employment Law including recent legislative changes, proposed changes and specific court rulings.
• Briefing managers on proposed changes to internal HR procedures and policy to align the company with ACAS guidelines and minimise risk of legislation.

HR Specialist and Logistics Officer à Royal Navy
  • Royaume Uni
  • septembre 2003 à septembre 2009

• Deputised and managed a diverse team of 30 personnel, including catering, supply chain and HR staff, on an Operational Warship deployed worldwide.
• Liaised with port agency authorities in numerous ports worldwide to ensure the ship received all necessary requirements, including ad hoc services within a rapidly changing Operational environment.
• Executive Assistant for senior Commanding Officer in a busy and high pressure environment, responsible for drafting, amending and editing high-level and sensitive proposals.
• Provided Logistical solutions for mission critical equipment required in remote and difficult locations worldwide.
• Introduced and managed a new computerised Personnel Reporting System for 200 personnel, including planning, conducting and coordinating awareness and training serials.
• Coordinated Personnel reports (up to 250), advising and providing training to all reporting managers and liaising with outside authorities when required.
• Project managed the implementation of a new HR IT system.
• Provided Legal, Disciplinary advice to Senior Managers and clarity on HR policy.
• Advised on Equality and Diversity Policy and Complaints conducting investigations into issues of bullying and/or discrimination.
• Provided and advised on coaching and mentoring, career management and welfare support to junior personnel, including recommendations for promotion and disciplinary representation.
• Security Officer in charge of ensuring all security procedures were conducted in accordance with the latest regulations in response to the current threat level.
• Ensured all Accounting procedures and controls are adhered to, including monitoring Cash Accounts, Service Funds and Travel Budgets.
• Acted as the Captain’s Representative, leading a shift of 27-35 personnel to respond to all security and emergency incidents, and managed any arising disciplinary and welfare issues on the ship.

Éducation

Master, Modern History
  • à Oxford University
  • juin 2003

Specialties & Skills

Logistics Planning
Leadership and teamwork
Operational HR
HR Strategy
Training
Microsoft Office
Public speaking/Presentations

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Chartered Member
  • December 2010
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • Member
  • January 2013

Formation et Diplômes

Professionally Assessed Competency (Formation)
Institut de formation:
CIPD
Date de la formation:
January 2010
Foundation and Practitioner (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PRINCE2
Date de la formation:
August 2012
Leadership and Management (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Britannia Royal Naval College
Date de la formation:
September 2003
Specialised Logistics Training (Formation)
Institut de formation:
HMS Raleigh Logistics Training Centre
Date de la formation:
March 2004