Gemma focuses on assisting clients in carrying out the practical implementation of the advice of the legal team. She specialises the following areas:-
- Conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations, hearings and appeals, including complex matters
- Carrying out the necessary consultations in relation to harmonisation of terms and conditions
- Implementation of new terms and conditions
- Discharging client’s instructions in recruitment and selection processes and advising on best practice
- Conducting consultations with staff in relation to office relocations and closures
- Managing large and small scale redundancy and restructure programmes including formulating selection criteria, carry out staff consultations and formal staff meetings
- Carrying out staff consultations and due diligence exercises in respect of TUPE transfers.
Gemma provides initial Human Resources advice to start up companies and support to established businesses on a regular or ad hoc basis, offering a tailored service, enabling businesses to run more effectively.
Gemma can help with:-
- Reviewing and preparing contracts of employment, Compromise Agreements, Handbooks, policies and procedures
- Assisting and providing support on Employment Law matters
- Preparation of documentation for Employment Tribunals including witness statements and tribunal bundles
- Resolving people management issues including disciplinary, grievances and sickness absences matters
- Designing and delivering people management skills training for line managers
- Designing, advising and conducting recruitment and selection programmes for all levels of staff
- Implementation of performance management frameworks to support individual business needs
Background
Previous roles include HR Manager and Regional HR Adviser within the not-for-profit and private sectors.
