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Karen Sprung (MCIPD)
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Frodsham, United Kingdom
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I help organisations create the change they would like to see by designing HR frameworks and programmes that create sustainability and great places to work.
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English
Fluently
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2019 - 2019
freelance
Interim Senior HR Consultant (Associate of TDP Development)
The Government of Jersey.
As part of the senior HR transformation team I was appointed to deliver three discreet HR projects as part of Phase 1 of a major transformation & change programme to restructure and save £100M over 3 years. The first project was to evaluate 'current state' functionality of the HRIS & ATS systems, making recommendations for change to drive compliance and efficiencies in the service model. (ii) Designed and developed a bespoke Workforce Planning & Forecasting methodology for HR BP's and review of policies relating to Diversity & Inclusion. (iii) Updated the Safeguarding Policy as a matter of urgency to ensure full compliance with employment law and re-education of key stakeholders across the organisation.
Forecasting, Service, Compliance, Transformation, Development, Organization, Interim
2017 - 2018
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Interim Senior Talent Project Manager
Spire Healthcare Group.
A strategic and operational role with responsibility for developing an HR strategy to support
turn-around situation. Worked with Finance & Transformation team to identify solutions and implement new business model to mitigate risks. Role extended to focus on national change management programme to ensure delivery of a new recruitment model across 39 hospitals (16,000 vacancies per annum). Key focus on retention of 'critical roles' and creation of a new talent management framework promoting diversity and inclusion to enhance engagement.
Achievements: Driving cost savings of £6M by transitioning to centralised RPO model and reduction of agency reliance and bank staff. Project managed new pre-boarding service to reduce time to hire
from 90 days to 30 days. Supported communication roll out and implementation of a new ATS (Talent link). Developed Employer Branding & EVP strategies to raise profile of Spire in market and reduce
attrition by 60%.
turn-around situation. Worked with Finance & Transformation team to identify solutions and implement new business model to mitigate risks. Role extended to focus on national change management programme to ensure delivery of a new recruitment model across 39 hospitals (16,000 vacancies per annum). Key focus on retention of 'critical roles' and creation of a new talent management framework promoting diversity and inclusion to enhance engagement.
Achievements: Driving cost savings of £6M by transitioning to centralised RPO model and reduction of agency reliance and bank staff. Project managed new pre-boarding service to reduce time to hire
from 90 days to 30 days. Supported communication roll out and implementation of a new ATS (Talent link). Developed Employer Branding & EVP strategies to raise profile of Spire in market and reduce
attrition by 60%.
Branding, Change management, Project Manager, Finance, Management, Employer branding, Service, Recruitment, Implementation, Transformation, Support, Retention, Turn-around, Interim, Framework, Manager
2017 - 2017
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Interim Project / Talent Manager
MBNA Credit Card & Lloyds Bank.
Appointed to support the acquisition of MBNA by Lloyds Bank. Worked with key stakeholders in MBNA & Lloyds to develop integration strategy and lead on systems integration (Workday) and critical analysis of talent capabilities / competencies required post restructure.
Integration, Support, Workday, Interim, Manager
2016 - 2016
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Interim Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Hotelbeds Group (TUI Travel).
Following the de-merger from TUI Group, I was tasked with managing the transition of all recruitment activity from TUI to HB (circa 500 vacancies). Designed and established a new CoE to manage all redeployment and recruitment team (8) to ensure delivery of critical hires within service level agreements. Developed recruitment & retention strategy with a key focus on attracting 'tech' talent, by refreshing the employer branding and revising / communicating the employee value proposition. Played a key role in building a new technology platform and involved in Phase 1 of transition to Workday ATS. Also led the approach to Succession Planning with KPMG to identify leadership talent from within for key roles as part of a restructure of a subsidiary based in Mauritius.
Branding, Leadership, Talent acquisition, Employer branding, Technology, Service, Recruitment, Retention, Workday, Interim, Manager, LED
2015 - 2015
freelance
Interim HR & OD Consultant - Contact Centres
Inenco Group.
Led review of Leadership capabilities and competence to support succession planning agenda and retention strategy. Conducted investigations across two sites to identify key skills, capabilities and competencies of front-line sales teams to reduce attrition of over 75%.
Earlier career (1996-2014)
Earlier career (1996-2014)
Leadership, Sales, Support, Retention, Interim, LED
2013 - 2014
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Interim HR & Workforce Planning
NHS Trusts in Liverpool & Manchester.
Interim
2011 - 2012
freelance
Executive Search / HR Consultant
Beilby Management Consultants.
Search
2009 - 2011
freelance
Interim HR Resourcing Consultant
Vertex Data Sciences.
Interim
2008 - 2009
freelance
Exec Search Consultant
Hoggett Bowers.
Search
2006 - 2007
job
Interim Head of Resourcing
Shop Direct Group.
Interim
2003 - 2006
job
Head of Recruitment
Co-op Financial Services.
Recruitment
1999 - 2003
job
Head of HR
Citadel HR Consultants.
1996 - 1998
job
HR Business Manager
Barclays Fund Managers.
Manager
My education
Chartered Institute of Personnel AND Development
N/a, Leadership
N/a, Leadership
Chester College of Further Education
BTEC, Business Studies
BTEC, Business Studies
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