| Sabine
Stanley, Business
Studies and Modern Languages (English & Spanish),
Giessen University, Germany. Joined
in October 1994 in sales and marketing in Catalysts & Chemicals
Division.
'My
first role was a technical one within sales and marketing - which
meant learning fast and getting responsibility early
on.
I
became interested in HR when an opportunity came up
to assist the European HR Manager. I understudied the
HR Manager in recruitment, training, payroll and pension
administration. It was a massive learning curve, as
I had to stand in for my boss for a while.
I
quickly had the opportunity of increasing my responsibility
in a Group HR role. As well as being responsible for
the needs of 60 people at the Company's Head Office,
I was involved in lots of group-wide initiatives - graduate
recruitment, share schemes, private medical schemes
and bonus plans.
After
some time at Head Office, I was promoted to be the
HR Manager for the Precious Metals Division where I
look after all aspects of HR for over 300 people together
with my small HR team. There are so many different
aspects to the job - I don't think I've ever been bored.
Working as part of a management team has been a great
experience and an opportunity to learn about the business.
On top of that, the people here are very supportive,
friendly and fun.
It's
been good to get the training I needed to succeed in
my job. It is down to you to say what you need to make
it happen - a professional qualification, management
development or the opportunity to work on interesting
projects. The company invests considerable sums to
develop you, and it's worth persevering to achieve
the levels of responsibility you want. '
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