Niki McGrane Chartered MCIPD

Office Manager at FBU | Chartered MCIPD

London, England, United Kingdom

About

With over 20 years of experience in human resources and office management, I am a skilled HR realist who applies a straightforward, people-focused approach to my work. I am proud to have been a Chartered Member of the CIPD since 2011 and an accredited workplace mediator since 2012, which enables me to handle complex and sensitive employee relations issues effectively. I also have a strong background in digital marketing and communications, as well as being an inclusion, learning and development and Living Wage champion. I have taken a key role in business quality management and awards and led the accreditations programmes of several companies. I am proficient in various standards and schemes, such as Living Wage accreditation, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, Investors In People, TrustMark, Altius, CHAS and Safecontractor. My goal is to support the growth and success of our business and its people by delivering on every task with exceptional attention to detail.

Experience

  • Office Manager at Fire Brigades Union
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • HR & Office Manager at Ethos Facilities Limited
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Office and HR management including resourcing, recruitment, ER management, fleet management and compliance.

  • Human Resources Lead at Testronic
    Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 · 8 mos

  • HR Manager at Skynet Worldwide Express
    Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 · 3 mos

  • People and Marketing Director at Bastows
    Nov 2006 - Jan 2022 · 15 yrs 3 mos

    My role at Bastows encompassed HR, training, and supporting our people to achieve their goals and find success. Other areas of responsibility involved fostering a positive company culture, marketing via digital channels and direct communications and premises and quality management. I also managed our health and wellbeing programme, oversaw people management and development, and ensured we met our environmental obligations. I was also responsible for the management of all company accreditations and awards.