Paul Goodrum
About Paul Goodrum
Paul Goodrum is a Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in HR practices, particularly in TUPE legislation and strategic support for financial services. He has worked on significant people and cultural change projects and currently serves at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, UK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Paul Goodrum has been serving as a Human Resources Business Partner at Nationwide Building Society since 2015. In this role, he provides strategic HR support and operational HR solutions to enhance organizational capability and people performance. His responsibilities include leading a team of Business Partners and HR Advisors, focusing on large-scale people and cultural change projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Paul Goodrum studied Business & Human Resource Management at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a BA (Hons) from 1998 to 2002. He has developed a deep understanding of TUPE legislation and its application in HR practices. His expertise includes occupational personality testing, talent and performance management, and strategic HR support in various operational areas, including Mortgage Processing and Banking & Savings.
Background
Paul Goodrum's career in human resources began at Booker Group, where he worked as a Product Advisor from 1994 to 2000. He then transitioned to Lumley Castle Hotel as a Human Resources Officer from 2000 to 2005, followed by a role as a Senior Human Resources Business Consultant at Scarborough Building Society from 2005 to 2009. Prior to his current position, he served as Human Resources Manager at Beaumont Legal for seven months in 2014-2015.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Paul Goodrum has been involved in managing merger and integration projects, organizational design, and redundancy programs. He has successfully developed and applied HR policies related to talent management, resourcing, and reward. His experience spans both operational environments and professional services, demonstrating his capability in driving people and cultural change initiatives.
Industry Knowledge
Paul Goodrum possesses a strong awareness of external and regulatory pressures impacting the financial services sector. His extensive experience in human resources has equipped him with insights into the challenges faced by organizations in this industry, allowing him to develop proactive and customer-focused HR solutions.