Melissa Lever
About Melissa Lever
Melissa Lever serves as the HR Director for Linklaters in the UK, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in HR leadership and a background in law, she has worked in various roles across notable organizations, including Baker & McKenzie and Barclays Bank.
Current Role at Linklaters
Melissa Lever serves as the HR Director for the UK at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing HR business partnering, compensation and reward, and HR technology and operations. Lever's responsibilities include influencing senior stakeholders and leading HR transformations to improve the employee experience within the organization.
Previous Experience in HR
Before her current role, Melissa Lever worked at Linklaters as Head of HR for the UK for four months in 2022. She also held the position of Head of Reward and HR Systems at Linklaters from 2016 to 2022, where she contributed to the development of HR strategies. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Reward Manager at Barclays Wealth from 2007 to 2013 and as a Reward Lawyer at Barclays Bank from 2003 to 2007.
Advisory Role at REBA
Melissa Lever was a member of the Advisory Board for the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she provided insights and guidance on reward strategies and employee benefits, contributing to the organization's mission to enhance the understanding of reward practices.
Educational Background
Melissa Lever studied at the University of Bristol, where she earned her LLB degree in Law. This educational foundation has supported her career in human resources and legal aspects of employee compensation and benefits.
Expertise in HR Transformations
Melissa Lever has extensive experience in leading HR transformations, particularly through the use of HR technology. Her focus on enhancing the employee experience is a key aspect of her work, allowing her to implement effective HR strategies within a global matrixed organization.