Lorna Cross

 Lorna Cross
Lorna Cross

I am a chartered member of the CIPD, who has gained a wealth of experience within multisite corporate organisations and SME’s. My background has included student accommodation, engineering and sustainability consultancy, estate agency and charities.  I have managed various teams over the years and throughout my career developed strong working relationships with all levels of people.

Furthermore, I have managed comprehensive HR responsibilities including talent acquisition, process improvements, compensation, performance management, succession planning in addition to employee development and recruitment. These areas have enhanced productivity and performance within businesses I have worked with.

Detailed knowledge

Working with such various types of industries it has allowed me to become an expert in a number of areas:

  • Worked with organisations on complex change management programmes and advise senior management teams on the implications of change management. This often includes large scale redundancies, redeployment, and office closures/relocation costs.
  • Managed TUPE transfers both In and Out of the business. The change management programmes are often problematic due to the demands of the business and timeframes. Coach and influence senior managers to ensure due diligence is followed but with a clear focus on the business objective. The process often involves some less experienced managers who are required to co-ordinate the redundancy process for their team members, so would require coaching and mentoring.
  • Worked with large organisations and SMEs on their succession plans and talent management. The process has included identifying high potential employees and work with them to achieve their full potential and retain them long term. This in turn has reduced the impact on companies if high performing employee leave.  Also, have worked with managers to improve individuals’ performance who are under performing.
  • Supported and coached line managers to resolve discipline and grievance matters. Line managers are then well trained and supported to manage these issues.
  • Worked with organisations on their recruitment requirements to ensure they recruit the right people and retain them. Designed bespoke recruitment campaigns which meet specific requirements of the business.
Lorna says…

“As an HR Business Partner, I’m able to understand the commercial requirements for businesses and the day-to-day pressures for managers and staff alike and am therefore equipped to provide clear pragmatic HR advice.