Zak Laher

Deputy Head Of HR at Steeper

Zak Laher has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Zak began their career at Royal Bank of Scotland Business, where they worked as a Team Leader for eight years. Following this, Zak took on the role of HR Executive at KPMG Nunwood in an interim maternity position, providing HR advice and support at all levels within the organization.

Continuing their HR journey, Zak worked as an HR Advisor at Maplin, where they covered stores nationwide and provided ER advice to managers. Zak then moved on to AdviserPlus, where they served as an HR Adviser for a short period.

Zak's next significant role was at Crossroads Truck & Bus Ltd, where they held multiple positions, including Group HR Manager. Zak provided comprehensive HR support to directors and senior management, ensuring compliance with company procedures and legal requirements. Zak also played a crucial role in the development of HR strategies to align with business objectives.

After their tenure at Crossroads Truck & Bus, Zak worked as a Tutor/Assessor at CMS Vocational Training Ltd, delivering vocational training programs across various sectors in the North of England.

Zak then joined Fox's Biscuits as an HR & Training professional, supporting management and production teams in a full HR generalist role. Zak'sresponsibilities included employee relations, policy updates, and HR-related challenges.

Before their current role as HR Manager at Steeper, Zak worked as a Human Resources Specialist at TOG24. In this interim role, they provided ER advice and guidance to managers across stores in the UK and ROI. Zak also reviewed processes, ensured compliance with employment legislation, and assisted in the implementation of a new learning management system.

Zak Laher's work experience demonstrates their expertise in HR management, employee relations, training, and compliance.

Zak Laher earned a BA Hons degree in HR Management from The University of Huddersfield between 2002 and 2005. In 2005, they also pursued CIPD qualifications. Additionally, Zak obtained an IOSH Qualification in 2018 and attended Mental Health First Aid in 2020, although the end year for this training is not provided.

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Timeline

  • Deputy Head Of HR

    August 1, 2023 - present

  • HR Manager

    October, 2022