Did you know that we are one of the largest private construction companies in the UK? As a family-owned business we know that our people are at the core of our on-going success. We are very proud to be been named Contractor of the Year, Employer of the Year and received the Judges Supreme Award at the Construction News Awards, recognising our position as a leader in our industry. We believe in delivering the promise. That’s why we are focused on becoming the first UK contractor to deliver for customers on time, on budget, every time. Please visit our careers page for more information and to view our current opportunities: http://www.wates.co.uk/careers Or you can contact us/send your CV to recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of our recruitment team will be in contact

Head of HR Shared Services @ A Chartered MCIPD Human Resources professional possessing 12 years multi - site experience. I have recently returned from the Middle East where I gained valuable International experience within a global organisation. I am a strong generalist HR Business Partner working with Operational Directors and their teams. My experience ranges from dealing with complex employee relations issues to delivering learning and development solutions as well as managing and delivering projects including those within global project groups. Implementing, driving and imbedding a HR Shared Service model and culture throughout Wates and leading the delivery of a proactive, high quality, efficient, consistent and compliant HR service to the business; - Developing and implementing a HR Shared Service Strategy, - Guardian of all core HR processes, responsible for leading the design, implementation and execution of a HR operating framework into the business, - Custodian of people policies ensuring the changes to employment legislation and working practices are built into progressive people policies, - Creating progressive ER policies and lead the required consultation aspects of any change programme requirements, - Developing an effective, on-going communication strategy to drive effective use of the shared service model to managers and employees and ensure full optimisation, - Acting as Business Partner to the Groups support functions. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) HR Business Partner @ Workforce Planning: - Contributed to the workforce planning process to identify skills, requirements and appropriate staffing needs, - Promoted global initiatives among line departments including mobility programs. Employee Relations: - Undertook disciplinaries in compliance with Qatari Labour Law, - Provided employee grievance management coaching and guidance to business leaders and managers, - Supported the process of Qatarisation through effective recruitment, training and advice which in turn promoted the integration of Qatari Nationals into MOQ. Projects: - Worked with the learning and development team to create a smarter way of linking business priorities to objectives and personal development plans, - Created an Offshore Leadership Tool Box to ensure that Global procedures and practices were meaningful to the offshore population, - Represented MOQ in a global project group to implement SAP HR. From June 2011 to September 2012 (1 year 4 months) QatarHuman Resources Manager @ - Support the Operations Director of Highways’ Projects and the relevant Highways’ Project teams. - Operated on a multi-site basis throughout the UK with responsibility for over 700 employees. Employee Relations/Law: - Drove a high performance culture by challenging managers to appropriately apply performance and development principals, - Managed complex disciplinary processes including termination negotiations and preparation for potential employment tribunals, - Directed redundancy processes for Highways Projects as well as coordinating larger scale restructures within MCE. Workforce Planning: - Engaged and facilitated managers to develop annual resource and succession plans, supporting the diagnostics of team and individual development needs, - Worked in conjunction with joint venture HR teams to ensure the appropriate HR action was taken. From May 2009 to July 2010 (1 year 3 months) Senior HR Business Partner @ - Worked within a diverse business with a complex Matrix structure.. - Managed an HR Administrator and acted as Mentor for a Junior HR Advisor, - Working group member harmonising the terms and conditions of employment that existed within the business, - Worked with other key HR professionals and senior management to devise a nationwide recruitment strategy increasing awareness of the B&V brand. From October 2007 to May 2009 (1 year 8 months) HR Advisor @ - Main accomplishment was achieving Investors in People accreditation. This enabled the more efficient management of employees within the Corporate Functions. - Represented the Corporate Functions as project group member for graduate recruitment, where I established and subsequently developed successful graduate programs. From March 2006 to September 2007 (1 year 7 months) Senior HR Officer @ - Managed the day to day running of the HR department as well as attending and contributing at Senior Leadership team meetings, - Responsible for monitoring staff turnover and analysing areas where turnover was above the target rate, - Responsible for the training, development and management of three administrators, - Ensured policies and procedures were effectively implemented. From March 2002 to March 2006 (4 years 1 month)

CIPD, Human Resources @ Farnborough College of Technology From 2003 to 2005 BA (Hons), Travel Management @ University of Brighton From 1998 to 2001 NVQ, Customer Service @ Travelbag PLC From 1997 to 1998 GNVQ, Advanced Leisure and Tourism @ Alton College From 1995 to 1997 10 GCSEs, Maths, English, Science, Physical Education, Child Development, History, German, Design & Technology @ Amery Hill School From 1990 to 1995 Amy Thompson is skilled in: Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Employment Law, Management, Graduate Recruitment, HR Policies