Valerie Thompson

Valerie Thompson is an experienced HR professional currently serving as Reward Manager at Marks and Spencer since August 2022. Previously, Valerie held an interim HR role at St Paul's Cathedral, London, and worked as Reward & Benefits Manager at Scania UK, leading the UK Reward & Benefits team while overseeing compliance with legislation related to reward, benefits, pensions, and payroll. Prior experience includes roles as Payroll & Benefits Manager and Payroll Advisor at Camelot, where Valerie managed multiple payroll processes and ensured compliance with both UK and international tax regulations. Valerie began a career in human resources as a Human Resources Administrator at The Grove and holds a Foundation Degree in Payroll Management from The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and various CIPD qualifications, including a Level 5 certification.