HR Advisor
Name:
Miranda Lewis
Current job title:
HR Advisor
Location:
Guildford
Date recruited:
September 2003
Role recruited into:
HR Co-ordinator
Previous work history:
I have worked for a variety of companies from large organisations such as Ford Motor Company where I worked as a PA, to an independent recruitment agency as a Recruitment Consultant. I joined BOC initially as a HR Co-ordinator, then took on the role of Graduate Recruitment Co-ordinator before moving into the Employee Services team. Following two years within this role, I was promoted into my current role of HR Advisor.
Why did I apply to BOC:
I joined BOC as I was looking to gain generalist HR experience and progress my career within a FTSE 100 global company.
Main job responsibilities
I act as a point of contact for HR issues within an assigned business area, attending management team meetings and dealing with any HR issues raised. The role is very varied and covers all areas of HR including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Reward and Learning and Development.
Responsibilities include managing recruitment exercises and supporting line managers in the interview process. Hearing grievances and disciplinary appeals and managing redundancy situations. Supporting the implementation and communication of reward initiatives within the business and delivering knowledge based training on a variety of subject.
The most exciting thing about the role:
The role has lots of variety and the opportunity to get involved in some "meaty" projects in addition to my day to day work. I enjoy the customer interaction and get to work within a fantastic team.
Where could you see your career going:
Once I have gained further experience within this role, I would like to progress into a HR Management position.
What do you like about BOC?:
BOC is a people focused company and believes in developing its staff and there are plenty of opportunities for career progression.