Tim Goodchild, Mcipd
About Tim Goodchild, Mcipd
Tim Goodchild is a Senior Manager of EMEA Benefits at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources and benefits management, having held various roles at companies such as Pfizer, Verizon Media, and Electronic Arts.
Work at Anaplan
Tim Goodchild has served as the Senior Manager, EMEA Benefits at Anaplan since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the employee experience through benefits, policy, and wellbeing initiatives tailored for Anaplan's workforce. He project managed the delivery of Anaplan's first gender pay gap reporting for the UK, demonstrating his commitment to transparency and equity in the workplace. His previous position at Anaplan was as EMEA Benefits Partner, where he worked from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Tim Goodchild accumulated diverse experience in human resources and recruitment. He worked as a Recruitment Specialist at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for eight months in 2010. He held the position of Benefits Manager, International at Verizon Media from 2015 to 2019. His earlier roles include Digital Talent Consultant at Telegraph Media Group and Recruitment Business Partner at BBC. He also served as Recruitment Manager at AOL and HR Coordinator at NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
Education and Expertise
Tim Goodchild has a solid educational background in business and human resources. He studied Business Administration at Kingston University, earning a BA (Hons) in 2002. He furthered his studies in HR Management, achieving a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) from London Metropolitan University between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Information Technology from Solent University, completed in 2000.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Tim Goodchild is recognized for his innovative leadership in the wellbeing space. He actively contributes to fostering a positive company culture at Anaplan. His focus on employee experience through benefits and wellbeing initiatives reflects his commitment to enhancing workplace satisfaction. Colleagues describe him as having a calming influence and as an analyst with a personality, highlighting his approachable demeanor in a professional setting.
Career Timeline
Tim Goodchild's career spans over two decades, beginning as a 3rd Level Support Technician at Friends Provident in 2000. He transitioned to various roles, including Project Lead at Electronic Arts from 2002 to 2007, and HR Coordinator positions at BMO Financial Group and NBCUniversal Media, LLC. His recruitment-focused roles at Pfizer, AOL, BBC, and Verizon Media further shaped his expertise in employee benefits and organizational culture.