Chris is dedicated to providing a first class provision of professional telephone and email advice to HR Solutions’ clients, on all aspects of employee relations including Disciplinary, Grievance, Absence Management, Restructure, Redundancy and TUPE.
He supports our HR Consultants and ensures that client employee documentation, including offer letters, written statements and Employee Handbooks are sent out on time and are up to date.
Chris achieved a BA in Business Studies (Hons) (2:1) from Nottingham Trent University and CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management. He first got involved in HR after transferring from a procurement role at Kier Construction and Infrastructure Services Group, where he then progressed his career with an internal promotion. Chris initially moved into HR as he wanted to work with people more and to learn about how to deal with employee relations issues; particularly how complex issues can be resolved simply and clearly.
Chris’ HR experience covers employees of all levels working within highways, utilities, construction and infrastructure sectors. He also has experience working for Intraining – a provider of work-based learning and Apprenticeships (part of the Newcastle College Group) and Allianz Insurance.
Chris’ Q&A
What is your greatest personal achievement?
My greatest achievements are fatherhood, living abroad, and getting on the property ladder.
What is your favourite quote?
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary – Vidal Sassoon.
What do you wish other people knew about HR Solutions?
How tailored and pragmatic the HR support is is, there’s a fantastic range of services dealing with issues and problems cost effectively.
Juliet Coates
Client Services ManagerJuliet joined HR Solutions in September 2016 as HR Advisor to predominately support our clients using our ever-growing HR Advice Line service. She has since been promoted to Senior HR Advisor, HR Consultant and Client Services Manager.
Bhavika Chauhan
HR AdvisorBhavika has over 18 years HR experience gained with leading UK organisations where she designed and implemented reward schemes and employee engagement programs.
Sarah Dunnell
HR AdvisorSarah’s HR Advisor experience within the Travel & Tourism sector saw her specialise in business change management whether it was selling a brand, closing an office, making redundancies or reorganising the workforce.
Harriet Coleman
HR AdvisorHarriet has a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management, PGDip and an undergraduate degree in Psychology, BSc (Hons). She has generalist HR and employee relations experience.
Sheena Harris
Senior HR ConsultantSheena joined HR Solutions after almost 12 years in her previous role working in HR Management with a tour operator in Leicestershire.
Aftab Jussab
Senior HR ConsultantAftab brings over 15 years' worth of Legal & HR experience to HR Solutions. He is a self-motivated individual with a unique blend of business acumen and his professional experience stems from working with legal experts and leading HR organisations.
Rob Coppillie
Senior HR ConsultantRob brings valuable insight to his HR Consultancy role that he gained from 20 years operational and management experience within the fast paced logistics, fresh and frozen foods sector.
Abi Ashford
Lead HR ConsultantAbi brings a great level of experience and HR knowledge to the consultancy team. In 2019 Abi was promoted from Senior HR Advisor to HR Consultant.
Louise Balloch
HR ConsultantLouise supports HR Solutions’ clients with their employment related concerns. Her experience includes an array of topics including flexible working, probation, conduct, performance management, parental leave and absence management.
Karen Falconer
HR Knowledge ManagerKaren joined HR Solutions in September 2016 as HR Apprentice to predominately support our clients using our ever-growing HR Advice Line service and to provide support to the Consultants within the business.
Victoria Templeton
HR Knowledge ManagerVictoria is CIPD qualified and joined HR Solutions as an HR Advisor and was promoted to HR Knowledge Manager. She has a wealth of expertise in employee relations that she gained within FCA regulated businesses.
Roxana Stoica
HR AdministratorRoxana provides support to the HR Consultants in relation to our HR Administration service, and also supports in the management of our clients on our HR Database system.
Sue Watson
Head of Client ServicesSue Watson has gained extensive HR experience over the course of her career with HR management positions across a range of industries.
Manisha Sharp
HR AdvisorManisha provides support and guidance for our clients, helping them to tackle any issues they are facing.
