Sophie Coles Fcipd
About Sophie Coles Fcipd
Sophie Coles FCIPD is a seasoned human resources professional currently serving as Director of HR, Learning and Development, and Employee Communications at Legal & General in London. She has extensive experience in various HR roles at American Express and other organizations, contributing to her expertise in employee relations and organizational development.
Current Role at Legal & General
Sophie Coles serves as the Director of HR, Learning and Development, and Employee Communications at Legal & General. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic HR initiatives in London, United Kingdom. Her role encompasses overseeing learning and development programs, enhancing employee communications, and driving HR strategies that align with the organization’s goals.
Previous Experience at American Express
Sophie Coles has extensive experience at American Express, where she held multiple HR roles over a span of 12 years. She worked as a Human Resources Business Partner for Technologies and Finance in Europe from 2000 to 2008. Following that, she served as the Global Human Resources Business Partner for Global Business Travel from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she was the International Human Resources Business Partner from 2012 to 2015, all based in New York, New York, United States.
Early Career and Other Roles
Sophie Coles began her career at Signet, where she worked as the Assistant Head of HR for Ernest Jones from 1984 to 1988 in Hamilton, Bermuda. She then transitioned to Store Twenty One, serving as the Head of Human Resources from 1990 to 1999 in the United Kingdom. She also took on the role of EMEA Project Lead for Global Payroll Transformation at American Express from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Professional Development
Sophie Coles studied at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, focusing on Human Resources. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her HR career, contributing to her professional growth and effectiveness in various roles.
Current Role at Legal & General - Head of HR, Mature Savings
In addition to her role as Director, Sophie Coles has been serving as the Head of HR for Mature Savings at Legal & General since 2016. This dual role highlights her leadership in managing HR functions specifically related to the Mature Savings division, further demonstrating her expertise in the field.