Patricia Mc Ilhare
About Patricia Mc Ilhare
Patricia Mc Ilhare is an HR Business Partner with over 30 years of experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors. She currently holds positions at Mind and Girlguiding, and has a strong background in HR project management and TUPE transfers.
Current Role at Mind
Patricia Mc Ilhare serves as the HR Business Partner for Shared Services at Mind, a mental health charity based in London. She has held this position since 2019, accumulating five years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR functions and ensuring effective service delivery within the organization. Patricia's work at Mind reflects her commitment to supporting mental health initiatives through strategic HR practices.
Current Role at Girlguiding
In addition to her role at Mind, Patricia Mc Ilhare has been working as the HR Business Partner for Transformation at Girlguiding since 2020. This position involves managing HR strategies that facilitate organizational change and development within the organization. Her work contributes to the mission of Girlguiding, which focuses on empowering girls and young women across the UK.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Patricia Mc Ilhare has a diverse background in HR management, having previously worked at several organizations. She served as the HR Manager at the British Red Cross from 2011 to 2012 and as the Interim HR Relationship Manager at Westminster City Council from 2009 to 2011. Her experience also includes a role as Senior HR Business Partner/HR Project Manager at Goldsmiths, University of London from 2012 to 2013, and as Interim HR Manager at Octavia Housing in 2014.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Patricia Mc Ilhare studied at Ealing College of Higher Education, where she achieved her CIPD qualification from 1983 to 1986. This educational background has equipped her with essential HR knowledge and skills, contributing to her over 30 years of experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Her qualifications support her expertise in HR project management and transformation initiatives.
Expertise in HR Practices
Patricia Mc Ilhare possesses significant expertise in handling TUPE transfers, which are critical in managing employee transitions during organizational changes. She has also been involved in transformation and reorganizations within HR departments, demonstrating her capability in leading HR initiatives. Additionally, she has experience in managing payroll systems, further enhancing her HR operational skills.