Sadie Elford Cipd
About Sadie Elford Cipd
Sadie Elford is the Director of Employee Relations and Culture at Currencycloud, where she has worked since 2015. She oversees various HR functions, including recruitment, training, and employee engagement, while advising the Board on HR matters.
Work at Currencycloud
Sadie Elford has served as the Director of Employee Relations & Culture at Currencycloud since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for managing various HR functions, including the recruitment process, training and development needs, and employee relations. She produces annual turnover reports for the Board and provides updates on company policy changes during monthly Team Briefing meetings. Additionally, she oversees the management of annual Colleague Attitude Surveys and coordinates salary reviews, ensuring that the company remains compliant with legislation and internal policies.
Education and Expertise
Sadie Elford completed her secondary education at Bohunt School, where she achieved 9 GCSEs with grades A-C. She furthered her studies at Godalming College, earning 3 A-Levels. Sadie pursued higher education in Human Resources, obtaining a CIPD Advanced Level Certificate in HRM (Level 7) from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in employee relations, HR management, and organizational culture.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Currencycloud, Sadie held the position of HR Manager at Cambridge Audio in London from 2010 to 2014. She also worked as a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director at Gerry Lytle Associates Ltd in Guildford from 2005 to 2010. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in human resources and administrative support, contributing to her current expertise in employee relations.
Responsibilities and Initiatives
In her current role, Sadie manages various responsibilities that impact employee engagement and organizational culture at Currencycloud. She maintains and updates the company handbook in line with legislative changes and company policies. Sadie advises the Board of Directors on HR matters, including Settlement Agreements and potential tribunal risks. She also conducts annual Career Development meetings with her team, setting objectives and providing feedback to foster professional growth.
Leadership and Communication
Sadie Elford plays a key role in leadership and communication within Currencycloud. She gives presentations at monthly Team Briefing meetings to inform employees about policy changes and updates. Her leadership extends to managing HR inductions for new employees, ensuring a smooth onboarding process. Through her efforts in overseeing colleague surveys and feedback mechanisms, she actively contributes to enhancing the workplace culture and employee satisfaction.