MR ROBERT DAVID THOMrobthom70@aol.com

01297 444016 / 0772361434525 North Avenue, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3AY

Summary______________________________________________________________

An experienced Human Resource professional who is an expert communicator and negotiator with strong conflict resolution skills. Extensive background in change management, recruitment and retention, mediation, people development, management coaching and employee relations. Available immediately for Interim, Contract or Permanent roles.

Skills______________________________________________________________

Performance management strategies Employment law knowledge Management coaching and mentoring Change management strategies / projects Employee Relations Resourcing and recruiting professional Interviewing expertise Employee handbook development New hire orientation Training and development Personnel records maintenance Modern Slavery strategies

Achievements______________________________________________________________

Successfully managed several change management projects within budget and resulting in significant savings and efficiency improvements to the business.

Integrated HR into Site and Group business strategies.

Implemented Talent Management process to support Succession Planning strategy.

Implemented Traineeship / Apprenticeship Schemes.

Successfully negotiated annual pay reviews with trade unions during difficult trading periods for the business.

Implemented Colleague Forum and links with Community Groups.

Lead driver for Ethical Auditing process within the group resulting in successful customer audit completion on all sites in line with SEDEX requirements and ETI base code.

Employment History_____________________________________________________________________

Human Resources ManagerABP Food Group – Yetminster (June 2015 – October 2016)

Human Resources ManagerKarro Food Ltd – Case & Sons (Formerly Vion Food UK Ltd - Wiveliscombe (Nov 2006 – May 2015)

Distribution Assistant / HR ConsultantView From Publishing Ltd (Aug 2006 – Nov 2006)

Assistant Manager (HR & Operations)Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust Limited (Nov 2001 – Aug 2006)

Business PartnerH. Thom & Sons (Mar 1995 – Nov 2001)

Duty ManagerLords Meadow Leisure Centre (July 1993 – Mar 1995)

Education History_____________________________________________________________________

North Nottingham College

NEBOSH General Certificate (DISTINCTION)

Weymouth College

Certificate in Personnel Practice (MERIT)

Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough, Hants

HND Science and Management of Health and Fitness (MERIT)

Woodroffe Comprehensive School, Lyme Regis, Dorset

9 “O” Levels / 2 “A” Levels (Various Grades)

Various Locations

Continued attendance to several Group HR / CIPD events / Employment Law updates / workshops on key HR issues

Membership of Professional Bodies_____________________________________________________________________

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Associate) – Current

Other Interests_____________________________________________________________________

I enjoy countryside walks with my family and various sports. I am currently Club Secretary for our local football team. This role is voluntary.

References_____________________________________________________________________

Available on request.