Roland Baskeyfield Ma, Fcipd
About Roland Baskeyfield Ma, Fcipd
Roland Baskeyfield is an experienced HR professional specializing in reward and performance management. He currently serves as the Interim Reward Lead at Nationwide Building Society and has held various roles in notable organizations throughout his career.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Currently, Roland Baskeyfield serves as the Reward Lead (Interim) at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to the design and development of pay strategy proposals for the Pay Review 2023/24, preparing documentation for the Nationwide Leadership Team. He has played a significant role in the strategic direction of the Policy, Reward, and Benefits leadership team, promoting a supportive working culture. Additionally, he has been involved in the healthcare migration project, ensuring business readiness and influencing project design. Roland has also participated in pay negotiations with the Trade Union, supporting the implementation of the approved pay deal.
Previous Experience in Reward Management
Roland Baskeyfield has extensive experience in reward management across various organizations. He worked at Bupa as a Senior Reward Business Partner (Interim) from 2019 to 2021 and briefly served as Head of Reward (Interim) in 2020. His tenure at DWF included roles as Head of Performance, Reward and MI from 2015 to 2018 and Reward Manager (Interim) in 2015. He also held the position of International Compensation & Benefits Manager (Interim) at Discovery Communications from 2013 to 2015. His experience spans multiple industries, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in reward strategies.
Education and Expertise
Roland Baskeyfield holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Administrative Management from the University of Lincoln, which he completed from 1995 to 1998. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from the University of Leeds in 2001. Additionally, he studied Icelandic at Háskóli Íslands and Dutch at The University of Manchester, achieving a Common European Framework (CEFR) Level B1. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in human resources and reward management.
Career Background
Roland Baskeyfield has built a diverse career in human resources and reward management, beginning as an HR Assistant at Vertex Data Science in 2002. He has held various roles, including Personnel Manager at Waltham Forest College and HR Manager - Reward & Recognition at BAE Systems. His career includes significant positions at organizations such as Kellogg Company, Arrow Global Group Limited, and The Co-operative Group. He has also worked as a Manager for Global Accounts at HelmsBriscoe and currently serves as Director and HR Consultant at The Swanspool Consultancy Ltd.
Contributions to Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Roland Baskeyfield has contributed to various projects and initiatives, particularly in the realm of reward and benefits. At Nationwide Building Society, he influenced the healthcare proposition by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize value for colleagues and members. His involvement in the healthcare migration project ensured business readiness and impacted project design. Roland's collaborative approach and strategic insights have been integral to the success of the initiatives he has participated in.