Simone Payne - Powell - Fractional CPO / HR Director, FlightHR

Fractional CPO / HR Director @FlightHR

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Simone Payne-Powell is a dynamic Fractional CPO and HR Director at FlightHR, where she leverages over 15 years of expertise in human resources to drive transformative organizational change. Renowned for her strategic vision and innovative approach, Simone specializes in developing agile HR solutions that enhance employee engagement and streamline talent acquisition. Her leadership has been pivotal in scaling multiple startups, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and implementing cutting-edge HR technologies. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Simone is committed to empowering teams and aligning HR strategies with business objectives to achieve sustainable growth.

Blackbaud EuropeHR Manager

Nov. 2006 - Dec. 2012London, United KingdomAchievements to Date:  Completion of Advanced Dip in Human Resources (CIPD) Equivalent to BA in Human Resources  Accepted into the CMI at MCMI level  Reduced recruitment spend by £120k over 3 years through introduction of Employee referral and direct sourcing  Design and implementation of in house management training programme – 4 graduates have now been promoted to mid level or snr mgmt team  Designed and implementation of BBE Academy – in house training for all employees on products & services  Implementation HR & payroll systems through ADP Duties:  HR for over 100 employees based in London and Glasgow offices, ensuring inclusion and engagement for all office based and remote employees  Management and development of 2 members of staff  Building talent pipeline through the management of end to end recruitment processes through employee referral & social media  Maintenance of HRIS including (budget, salary & headcount, attrition, attendance & sickness, learning & development  Monthly payroll through ADP  Onboarding of all new employees through creation of documentation (offer letters, contracts, addendums etc), personalised and role specific L&D  Maintenance of licence and A level rating for Tier 2 general and intra-company work permits through SMS, maintenance of employee files for UKBA checks  Employee Relations – policy creation and updates, guidance on all employment issues including disciplinary & grievance, TUPE, change mgmt, redundancy and company comms  Performance Management – Development plans, appraisal implementation, engagement surveys a  Reward Management – financial and non financial reward design including: job design & levelling, bonus plan design, pensions & benefits package development  Ownership of HR and office mgmt budgets  Planned and carried out several office moves and dept & office relocations  Ensured office maintenance including fire safety checks, PAC testing and Health and Safety policy

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