Karen Johnson

Talent Bank Associates

Description Karen is a respected senior Human Resources leader and influencer, with experience of managing large teams delivering a full range of professional HR services to internal customers and external clients. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), a fully qualified executive coach and experienced mediator. Karen’s ability to build relationships based on trust enable her to work effectively with people at all levels and develop strong industrial relations with recognised trade unions. Karen is highly committed to principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising the need for effective people management policies and practices to increase workplace motivation, optimise employee engagement and improve performance.
Specialism(s) Coaching, Human Resources, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Organisational Development
Public Sector Experience 50
Work Locations Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, East of England, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
Previous Clients Bedford Borough Council, Birmingham City Council, Brentwood Borough Council, Castlepoint Borough Council, Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Training and Enterprise, Norwich City Council, Norwich City Services Ltd, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Spurgeon’s Childcare
Core Skills Business Transformation and Change Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Training Development and Delivery, Equalities, Health and Wellbeing, Senior Recruitment, HR Strategy and Policy Development, Trade Union Consultation and Negotiation, Harmonisation of Terms and Conditions, Job Evaluation