Catriona Gillis
About Catriona Gillis
Catriona Gillis is a People Operations Partner at Arup in Leeds, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in HR roles across various companies.
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Catriona Gillis holds the position of People Operations Partner (HRBP) at Arup. Her role involves overseeing various HR functions and providing strategic support in people management. She has been with Arup in this capacity since 2020 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Current Role at Arup
Since 2020, Catriona Gillis has been serving as the People Operations Partner (HRBP) at Arup. In this role, she collaborates closely with senior leadership to streamline HR processes, enhance employee engagement, and support the overall business strategy. Additionally, from 2013, she held the position of HR Co-ordinator at Arup, managing administrative HR tasks and supporting the HR department.
Previous Experience at NG Bailey
Prior to her tenure at Arup, Catriona Gillis worked at NG Bailey as an HR Advice Partner from 2004 to 2013. During her nine years with the company, she addressed employee relations issues, provided HR guidance, and supported organizational changes.
Early Career
Catriona began her career in the HR field with roles at RHL Services and Safeway. She worked as an HR Assistant at RHL Services from 2003 to 2004, followed by a role as an HR Supervisor at Safeway from 2001 to 2003. These positions helped her gain foundational HR skills and experience in employee supervision and administrative tasks.
Education and Academic Background
Catriona Gillis completed her higher education at the University of Paisley, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Business Economics with HRM. She graduated with a 2:1 in 2001 after studying there for five years. Her earlier education was at Dumfries High School, where she studied from 1990 to 1996.