After nearly 20 years working in the logistics sector within managerial roles for blue chip companies, Rob was keen to restore his work life balance and therefore decided on a career change. His next career was an easy choice to make as the aspects of his previous roles that he most enjoyed were interacting with people and human resources. Rob self-funded his Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) training whilst working long hours and changeable shifts. With the support of his partner, Rob dedicated over a year, working away from home during the week, in order to gain HR experience in Dartford, Erith, Hinkley and Bedford.
Rob’s dedication and management experience, bring great value to his current role as HR Consultant at HR Solutions where he is now advising directors and managers on a wide range of HR issues. Robs other key insights gained at Gap Inc, Asda, Morrisons, Palmer & Harvey and Peninsula that will prove of benefit to HR Solutions’ clients are his past operations management experience with a USA based organisation that expanded into Europe; as well as organisational skills gained within the fast paced fresh and frozen foods sector.
Outside of work Rob enjoys travelling as well as dedicating himself to the life-time task of trying to get good at playing the blues and boogie piano.
Rob’s Q&A
What’s your greatest personal achievement?
My proudest personal achievements are my daughters who have (finally!) grown up to be lovely, kind and considerate young women. In the workplace, I once project managed the building of a semi-automatic three storey module to store and distribute hanging garments at a cost of £1.1 million and I felt proud when this was completed. Lastly, I’m proud that after many years in one industry, I took the risky decision to change my career which I successfully achieved.
What is your favourite quote?
“Love is a verb” by Stephen Covey. I was lucky enough to meet the author of ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ when we sat on the same table at a seminar and his book had already made a huge impact on my life; I was star struck!
What is your favourite film?
‘Angels with dirty faces’ is my favourite film; if I told you why it would give away the reason. You can’t beat an old black and white gangster movie!
What do you wish other people knew about HR Solutions?
HR Solutions is a highly skilled and organised company with robust processes; I would like others to know that this family run business is very professional and far excels some much larger companies I have known.
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.
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.
Rhonda Murray
HR ConsultantAs an HR generalist with operational experience, Rhonda has extensive experience of working in highly unionised environments such as British Airways, Gate Gourmet and SSE.
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.
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.
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 and then again 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, bringing with her an expertise in employee relations that she gained within FCA regulated businesses.
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.
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.
Chris Thomson
HR AdvisorChris achieved a BA in Business Studies (Hons) (2:1) from Nottingham Trent University and a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management. His HR experience covers working within highways, utilities, construction and infrastructure sectors.
Emma Richmond
HR ConsultantAs an HR Consultant, Emma builds a strong rapport with her clients so that she can deliver support and advice based on their business and HR needs.
Laura Whalen
HR ConsultantLaura has progressed well in her career. From starting as a HR Administrator, to becoming a HR Manager and now, a HR Consultant.
