Cheryl Baker

Cheryl Baker has extensive experience in human resources, with a focus on HR business partnering and employee relations. Cheryl has worked in various companies and industries, including KEF, Elekta, Arup, Invensys, the Environment Agency, and DHL Aviation.

Cheryl'smost recent position was as a Senior Human Resources Manager at KEF, starting in November 2021. Prior to this, Cheryl worked as an HR Business Partner at Elekta from November 2016 to October 2021, and as an HR Business Partner at Arup from December 2013 to July 2016.

Cheryl also held multiple roles at Invensys, including Employee Relations Business Partner from June 2013 to November 2013, and HR Business Partner and Programme Specialist from December 2011 to May 2013. In these roles, they managed employee relations issues, implemented global processes, and oversaw change management initiatives.

Before Invensys, Cheryl worked as an HR Business Partner at the Environment Agency from June 2009 to December 2011. Cheryl was responsible for partnering with the business and advising the management team on strategic and operational people-related issues.

Prior to that, Cheryl worked as an HR Advisor at Invensys from February 2007 to June 2009, where they managed operational and strategic HR issues for the UK team. Cheryl provided guidance on employee relations, performance management, and change management, among other responsibilities.

Cheryl's earlier experience includes roles as an HR Advisor at the Environment Agency from February 2006 to February 2007, where they focused on diversity and recruitment projects, and as an HR Advisor at West Sussex County Council from September 2002 to February 2006, where they served as a business partner to various departments.

Cheryl began their career at DHL Aviation, where they held roles as an HR Officer from October 1999 to September 2002 and as an Import Customer Services Agent from November 1997 to October 1999. In these positions, they provided HR support, coordinated recruitment processes, and advised on employment law and company policies.

Cheryl Baker's education history is as follows:

Cheryl obtained a Diploma in Employment Law from the University of Cardiff in 2011-2012. Before that, they completed their MCIPD degree in Personnel Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in 2005. Additionally, Cheryl earned a CIPD degree in Personnel Management and Development from Thames Valley University in 2002. Lastly, they graduated with a BA (HONS) degree in European Business Studies from the University of Wales, Swansea in 1996.