Susie Barker
About Susie Barker
Susie Barker is a Senior People Partner at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in HR roles across various sectors and holds multiple degrees in relevant fields.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Susie Barker currently serves as a Senior People Partner at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on delivering the people agenda in collaboration with senior teams. Her responsibilities include managing change processes and ensuring effective implementation of business changes. She has developed expertise in strategic HR Business Partnering, contributing to various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Prior to her current role, Susie Barker worked in several capacities at Nationwide Building Society. She served as an HR Project Manager from 2013 to 2018, followed by a position as Governance Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she briefly held the role of People Partner for one month in 2020. Her tenure at Nationwide has allowed her to gain extensive experience in HR processes, governance, and project management.
Background in Human Resources
Susie Barker has a diverse background in human resources, having worked at BAA Airports as an HR Consultant/HRBP from 2006 to 2009. She also held the position of Head of Organizational Development at Wincanton from 2001 to 2003. Her experience spans various industries, including financial services, logistics, and the public sector, where she has provided strategic HR support and managed significant HR projects.
Education and Qualifications
Susie Barker holds multiple degrees and qualifications in relevant fields. She achieved a Master of Science in Organisational Behaviour from Birkbeck College, University of London, from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from The Manchester Metropolitan University. She also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management at Oxford Brooks University from 1989 to 1991. These educational credentials support her expertise in HR and organizational development.
Expertise in Change Management
Susie Barker specializes in change management, focusing on the successful implementation of business changes. She has significant experience managing TUPE processes, acquisitions, and mergers. Her role involves working closely with HR teams and business units to ensure that changes are executed effectively and align with organizational goals. This expertise is critical in her current position at Nationwide Building Society.