Ruth Axall

Ruth Axall is an experienced HR professional currently serving as an HR Business Partner at Local Care Direct since May 2023, focusing on HR policy revision, manager training, and employee wellbeing. With a background as an HR & Culture Consultant at Culture Evolution Ltd, Ruth specializes in absence management and culture change, developing people strategies for SMEs, particularly within the Clinical Public Sector. Previous roles include Senior HR Officer with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, where Ruth managed HR functions for approximately 1250 employees, and HR Business Partner at Bradford College, executing large-scale transformation projects. Ruth has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Operations Manager at LUTO and Customer Engagement Manager in the Industrials Commercial sector, demonstrating a strong foundation in HR strategy, operational development, and employee engagement across diverse environments.