 Therese Tyson BA (Bristol), Grad FCIPD
Chairman
HR Manager
Beachcroft LLP
0117 918 2530
ttyson@bwlaw.co.uk
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Areas of responsibility: HR projects, Partner and Associate Development programmes, Data Protection, HR Advice
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Background experience: Prior to BW, 4 years as Personnel & Training Manager in medium sized Bristol law firm; 17 years in various HR roles in engineering/manufacturing including change management, graduate recruitment, employee relations, general recruitment
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Areas of HR interest: HR strategy, employment law, management development
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 Sarah Cook BA Hons in Business & Finance, CIPD
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Kate Legg, HR Manager 0117 314 5217
klegg@vwl.co.uk
Head of HR
Veale Wasbrough
0117 3145217
scook@vwl.co.uk
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Areas of responsibility: Recruitment and Selection, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Development, Absence Management
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Background experience: Worked in HR since 1997 in a variety of industries - entered the legal profession three years ago.
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Main areas of HR interest: Performance management and recruitment
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 Mike Hazell BA Hons - Modern Languages, ACII, FPC, Associate CIPD, MloD
Senior HR Manager
Bond Pearce LLP
0845 415 6926
mike.hazell@bondpearce.com
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Areas of responsibility Responsible for all operational HR matters (including recruitment and graduate activity), coaching of the HR team, management of the department budget, management and team coordination of specific HR projects, management of employee relations issues, driving performance management at all levels throughout the firm, including partner development, lead on diversity and equality programmes, management of secondments, responsible for the development of HR policies.
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Background experience Mike is an HR and Training & Development professional with over 15 years' experience within a variety of blue-chip and professional services organisations. Previous roles have included People Development Manager for Siemens Communications, Programme Director of IFA Professional Development Foundation for Zurich Financial Services and, more recently, Training & Development Manager for Bevan Brittan LLP. Mike joined Bond Pearce LLP in 2008 as HR Manager.
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Main areas of HR interest His main areas of expertise are in Strategic and Operational HR, and management, leadership and skills development.
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 Sarah Briscoe BA Hons, MCIPD
HR Manager
Osborne Clarke
0117 917 4224
sarah.briscoe@osborneclarke.com
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Areas of responsibility Manages human resources and recruitment services for Osborne Clarke's business support function, including: recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, development, absence management
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Background experience After completing a BA Hons degree in Personnel Management spent a year and a half with a rapidly changing financial corporation before joining Osborne Clarke in 2000.
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Main areas of HR interest Performance management and recruitment
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 Colette Stevens MSc in Management Development, BSc (Hons) Associate CIPD
HR Director
Michelmores LLP
colette.stevens@michelmores.com
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| Areas of responsibility Overall responsibility for development of the firm's HR strategy, as well as ensuring an effective and efficient operational HR service. Specific ownership for Associate Development Programme, Partner Development Programme, Best Companies, Salary and Benefits Committee, Diversity and the Firm's Staff Forum. HR contact for all partner HR matters (eg partner recruitment, retirements, promotion, compensation etc.) |
| Background experience Spent 18 years working at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte. Started life as a Chartered Accountant and moved into HR in 1994. A variety of HR and training roles whilst at both firms. Last role at Deloitte was the HR lead for the UK Audit practice |
| Main areas of HR interest HR strategy, leadership development, talent management and employee engagement |
Affiliated to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.