Michael Wilson Assoc Cipd
About Michael Wilson Assoc Cipd
Michael Wilson is an Employee Relations & Policy Manager at Ofcom, with extensive experience in employee relations and policy development. He has held significant roles at Sainsbury's and HM Revenue & Customs, and he is pursuing further education in Strategic People Management.
Current Role at Ofcom
Michael Wilson serves as the Employee Relations & Policy Manager at Ofcom, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the management of all Employee Relations cases, which include investigations, discipline, grievance, capability, redundancies, settlement agreements, and ACAS conciliation. He leads the Employee Voice initiative, engaging with Trade Union and Colleague Forum representatives to ensure employee influence on organizational change. Additionally, he manages a team of remote Employee Relations & Policy professionals, focusing on their development and the development of wider teams.
Previous Experience at HM Revenue & Customs
Prior to his current role, Michael Wilson worked at HM Revenue & Customs in various capacities. He served as the Deputy Head of Employee Relations from 2019 to 2022, following his role as Senior Employee Relations Partner from 2016 to 2019. In these positions, he was responsible for managing employee relations matters and advising on employment law compliance. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in employee relations and policy management.
Experience at Sainsbury's
Michael Wilson worked at Sainsbury's as a Senior Operations Manager from 2011 to 2016 in Stockport, England. In this role, he gained valuable experience in operations management, which provided a foundation for his later work in employee relations. His time at Sainsbury's helped him develop skills in managing teams and understanding the dynamics of employee engagement.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Michael Wilson has pursued extensive education in human resources and management. He is currently studying at BPP University for a Level 7 CIPD Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic People Management, expected to complete in 2025. He also holds a Level 5 CIPD Diploma in Human Resources Management from Avado, completed in 2019. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Central Lancashire, graduating in 2011.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In his current role, Michael Wilson owns and develops all Employee Relations policies, processes, and templates, ensuring continual improvement. He successfully led the creation and development of a new Employee Relations & Policy Centre of Excellence. He collaborates with Learning & Development colleagues to design and deliver learning solutions for manager upskilling and partners with HR Business Partners to provide a collaborative 'one HR' approach. His responsibilities also include managing monthly Employee Relations reporting and reviewing external professional service contracts.