Thomas Rose
About Thomas Rose
Thomas Rose serves as the Head of People at NearForm, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in human resources, having held various roles in organizations such as Party Ingredients, Rota, and Compass Group, and is skilled in aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
Current Role at NearForm
Thomas Rose currently serves as the Head of People at NearForm, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on aligning human resources strategies with the company's business objectives. He utilizes data-driven insights to inform HR leadership and decision-making processes. His responsibilities include fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Thomas Rose worked at NearForm as a Senior People Partner from 2021 to 2022. He has also held various HR positions in other organizations, including Head of People and Engagement at Rota from 2019 to 2021, and People Operations Manager at Compass Group from 2016 to 2017. His experience spans across multiple sectors, including tech and hospitality.
Career Background in Hospitality and Recruitment
Thomas Rose's career began in the hospitality sector, where he worked as a First Assistant Manager and later as a Regional Training Manager at Nando’s UK & IRE from 2013 to 2015. He transitioned to recruitment as an HR Manager at Admiral Recruitment from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as Staffing & Event Manager at Party Ingredients for one year in 2015 to 2016.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Thomas Rose studied at CIPD Qualifications, achieving Level 5 in Human Resources Management. This educational background supports his extensive experience in human resources and people management, equipping him with the skills necessary to effectively lead HR initiatives.
Expertise in Team Management and Inclusion
Thomas Rose possesses extensive experience in building and managing distributed teams within fast-scaling, international, and remote tech businesses. He is skilled in attracting and retaining top talent and is passionate about fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment that supports employee success and organizational growth.