Leading law firms appoints a new HR director
Gardner Leader , a regional law firm, has appointed Sarah Hunt as its new HR Director. This is another important step towards cementing the position of the firm as a leading provider of legal services in the south of England.
The firm employs more than 200 staff members across seven offices, including those in Newbury, Thatcham and Maidenhead, in Berkshire; Swindon, in Wiltshire; Oxford, Windsor, and London. The firm’s team of highly-experienced legal professionals is divided into six teams, each of which provides specific services for businesses and individuals.
Sarah’s appointment is in line with the firm’s commitment to attract and retain the best legal talent and strengthen its reputation as a top employer. This commitment to upholding the highest levels of performance, transparency and accountability extends beyond employee benefits and best practices. It also includes its social and environmental obligations. The firm also actively supports initiatives to benefit its communities, charities and the environment.
spanstyle=”font size: 10.0pt, line-height 150 %;”>With more than 30 years of experience, Sarah has worked in a wide range of corporate environments, including SME’s and large corporations, across many sectors, such as utilities, financial services, and IT services, both under private and public ownership. Sarah worked at Prudential and IT provider ESP Global Services before joining Gardner Leader.
Sarah’s experience includes building HR functions from scratch and developing people-focused strategies. She has also delivered a complete suite of HR systems and policies, including employee relations, training, rewards, recruitment, performance management, line management and employment law.
Sarah Hunt, Gardner Leader’s HR director, commented: “Since I joined the team, I have been especially impressed by Gardner Leader’s caring, inclusive culture. I look forward to meeting the team and learning about the firm. We will also be putting in place the best HR strategy to achieve our ambitious goals, as well as the right mix of tools that can help to drive engagement at all levels.
span>Style=”font size: 10.0pt, line height: 150 %;”>” People spend a great deal of time at work and it is important they feel valued, are treated fairly, have the opportunity to grow and learn, and know how they contribute towards the success of the company. HR is a vital part of ensuring employees and business success .”
span style=”font size: 10.0pt, line-height 150 %;”>Managing partner Derek Rodgers said: “It is fantastic to have someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Sarah on our team. Attracting and retaining top talent is a priority as we continue to expand. Sarah is a proven expert in building people-focused cultures and establishing effective paths for professional development. We are excited to see the positive impact Sarah can have on our firm and team.
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