About Su Allen HR

Su Allen founded her business in 2002 - she saw there was an opportunity to provide tailored HR services to small and medium sized businesses that couldn't justify having a full time HR manager. The organisation provides a wide range of HR-related services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Su Allen is the business owner and has over 25 years experience as an HR practitioner gained in a variety of demanding environments including construction, civil engineering, manufacturing and retail. She has extensive experience in redundancy, TUPE, and dealing with difficult situations, including disciplinary, grievance, conflict resolution and communication breakdown in the workplace. She also has considerable management experience, having line-managed teams of people during her time in industry.

Jenny Shervell joined the organisation in 2009, and has over 25 years' generalist HR experience, gained from working in senior roles in manufacturing, distribution, IT and the public sector. She also has extensive experience in the delivery of management development programmes and absence management systems.

Lorraine Swain joined the organisation in 2010, and has over 16 years of generalist HR experience, gained from working in the fields of financial management, project management and recruitment. She has extensive experience in providing advice on terms and conditions of employment, general day-to-day employee issues, and the development and delivery of training workshops in a range of HR issues, such as Absence Management.

Kathrine Laurier joined the organisation in 2008, and was recently promoted to Business Administration Coordinator. With a strong background in Aviation and Customer Service, Kathrine brings with her a practical knowledge in such areas as Organisational Behavior, Marketing, Finance, Health & Safety and Operations. She has over 12 years of solid administrational experience and co-ordinates the general running of office procedures.

Michelle Payne-Gale joined the organisation in 2005 with a strong background in Marketing and Business Administration. Michelle brings over 14 years of experience and a practical knowledge of marketing communications, copywriting, photography and design, and provides virtual and hands-on administrative and marketing support to the company.

Philip Rushton is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years experience, working with large Limited Companies to small sole traders. Now running his own private practice, Phil has worked with Su since 2006 and provides regular financial support to the company.

Julie Blunt has over 15 years experience as a Training and Development Consultant, and specialises in training needs analysis, and implementing and project managing training and development initiatives in areas such as personal effectiveness, management skills, change management and performance appraisal. She is also qualified to administer a range of psychometric tests, including SHL and Myers Briggs.

Arran Elkeles is a CEDR accredited mediator with experience of mediating employment, neighbour and commercial disputes. She is also qualified as a barrister and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. She has worked in the public and private sectors as a lawyer, administrator and company director and was Personnel Director at the Building Research Establishment for nearly five years.

Kevin is an experienced health & safety practitioner with sound knowledge in all areas of health and safety law and practice. He can provide bespoke services ranging from health & safety audits and risk assessments, through to training in fire safety, manual handling and working at height.

The business has a diverse range of clients which includes manufacturers, drainage contractors, an IT company, private school, care home, building contractors, design company, orthodontics, accountants and many others.

For more information, or to discuss an HR-related issue call 01582 883299 and find out what Su Allen HR can do for you and your company.

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