Sophie Matthews
About Sophie Matthews
Sophie Matthews is a People Manager at PayFit UK, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in human resources, having held various roles at Firefly Learning, JLT Employee Benefits, and City of Westminster College, and holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Westminster.
Work at PayFit
Sophie Matthews has been employed at PayFit UK as a People Manager since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of human resources, including employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Her position is based in London, where she has contributed to the company's HR strategies and initiatives for four years.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining PayFit, Sophie Matthews worked at Firefly Learning as a People Advisor from 2017 to 2020. During her three years there, she focused on enhancing employee engagement and supporting HR functions. Prior to that, she served as an HR Administrator at City of Westminster College from 2015 to 2017, where she gained valuable experience in HR operations. Additionally, she worked as a Payroll Administrator at JLT Employee Benefits for eight months in 2014-2015.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Matthews holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Westminster, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, studying from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both human resources and psychological principles, enhancing her effectiveness in her current role.
Career Timeline
Sophie Matthews has built her career in human resources over several years. She began her professional journey as a Payroll Administrator at JLT Employee Benefits in 2014. After eight months, she transitioned to an HR Administrator role at City of Westminster College, where she worked for two years. Following this, she served as a People Advisor at Firefly Learning for three years before taking on her current position at PayFit UK in 2020.