Liz Hammond Fcipd
About Liz Hammond Fcipd
Liz Hammond Fcipd is the Global People Experience & Operations Director at Arup, with extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various organizations. She holds qualifications in Human Resource Management and Personnel Practice, and has a proven track record in strategic leadership, M&A, and wellbeing initiatives.
Current Role at Arup
Since 2019, Liz Hammond has served as the Global People Experience & Operations Director at Arup, based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she oversees global people operations, contributing to the employee experience through strategic initiatives and policies. Her responsibilities include managing comprehensive HR operations while working in a hybrid environment.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before her current role, Liz Hammond held several key positions at Arup. In 2018, she served as the Group HR Director (Interim) for 8 months. From 2015 to 2018, she was the Group Talent and Resourcing Leader & Deputy Group HR Director, managing talent acquisition and HR strategies over a span of 3 years.
Industry Experience
Liz Hammond has an extensive background in HR management across various leading organizations. She was the HR Director - UK & Rest Of World at Rentokil Initial from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she held several HR Director roles at Serco, including HR Director - UK, Europe & Africa, HR Director - Private Sector, and HR Director - Operating Unit; Defence, Science and Nuclear, between 2010 and 2014.
Education and Certifications
Liz Hammond is a qualified HR professional with a CIPD obtained from the University of Portsmouth, where she studied Human Resource Management from 1992 to 1994. She also holds a CPP from Farnborough College of Technology, achieved in 1991 after studying Personnel Practice. Her secondary education was completed at Weydon County Secondary in Farnham, from 1981 to 1985.
Expertise and Contributions
Liz Hammond brings strategic leadership in managing M&A and TUPE programs in international markets. She is recognized for developing business-focused people strategies and leveraging her expertise in People Technology, particularly HRIS systems. Additionally, she actively leads initiatives in wellbeing and inclusion, building a positive workplace culture.