Kate Tweedale
About Kate Tweedale
Kate Tweedale serves as the HR Manager for HR Operations in Western Europe at Avon, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in HR roles across various industries, including positions at PepsiCo and Warner Bros., and specializes in TUPE and HR operations management.
Current Role at Avon
Kate Tweedale serves as the HR Manager for HR Operations in Western Europe at Avon. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's HR strategies and operations for over eight years. In her current role, she focuses on leading the people agenda to support business growth, ensuring effective HR practices are in place to enhance organizational performance.
Previous Experience at Avon
Prior to her current role, Kate worked at Avon as an Associate HR Business Partner from 2015 to 2016. During her one-year tenure, she developed skills in building credible relationships and collaborating effectively as a business partner, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancement within the organization.
Experience at PepsiCo
Kate Tweedale has extensive experience at PepsiCo, where she held several HR positions from 2007 to 2015. She began as an HR Advisor in Manufacturing, then progressed to HR Officer roles in both Manufacturing and Commercial sectors. Her final position at PepsiCo was Senior HR Officer for Commercial UK & Ireland, where she worked for three years. This experience equipped her with a strong foundation in managing HR operations across diverse industries.
Educational Background
Kate studied at Leeds Metropolitan University, where she earned a 2.1 degree in Business Studies from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at De Montfort University, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) from 2008 to 2010. This academic background supports her expertise in HR management.
Specialization in TUPE
Kate Tweedale specializes in TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment), a legal framework that protects employees' rights during business transfers. Her expertise in this area enhances her capability to manage complex HR operations and ensure compliance with employment legislation across various sectors.