Mariclaire Sawyer
About Mariclaire Sawyer
Mariclaire Sawyer serves as the VP of People at HeliosX Group in London, United Kingdom, a position she has held since 2022. With a strong background in human resources and talent management, she has previously worked in leadership roles at Clippings, WeGift, and SThree.
Work at HeliosX Group
Mariclaire Sawyer has been serving as the Vice President of People at HeliosX Group since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Based in London, United Kingdom, Sawyer's leadership contributes to the organization's growth and development in the competitive tech industry.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining HeliosX Group, Mariclaire Sawyer held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at Clippings as Head of People from 2019 to 2021, where she partnered with the CEO to implement key people processes. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at WeGift for 10 months in 2021. Her earlier roles include HR, Talent & Change Manager at SThree from 2013 to 2019 and Senior Recruitment Consultant at Computer Futures from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Mariclaire Sawyer holds an Advance Level 7 certification in Human Resources Management and Services from CIPD Qualifications. She also studied History at the University of Bristol, where she achieved a 2:1 degree from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in scaling tech start-ups through strategic HR management, enabling her to develop effective people strategies.
Achievements in HR Management
During her tenure at Clippings, Mariclaire Sawyer played a pivotal role in securing a successful acquisition and a Series C fundraise. She managed the full People strategy and HR functions, demonstrating her capability in aligning human resources with business objectives. Additionally, she contributed to the development and implementation of key processes such as Organizational Design and Culture & Engagement.