Hayley Swain
About Hayley Swain
Hayley Swain is a Senior People Partner at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in providing HR support to large global organizations and has extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple industries.
Work at Starling Bank
Hayley Swain has been serving as a Senior People Partner at Starling Bank since 2019. In this role, she focuses on providing strategic HR support and guidance to enhance the bank's workforce management. Her responsibilities include aligning HR strategies with the organization's values and goals, ensuring that the HR function effectively supports the overall business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Hayley Swain completed her A Levels at Northgate Sixth Form in Ipswich from 1989 to 1991. She furthered her education at University Campus Suffolk, where she obtained the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification between 1997 and 2000. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to provide pragmatic HR advice and develop effective HR strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Hayley Swain has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career at TXU as Development & Training Manager from 2001 to 2003, followed by a position as HR Manager at Churchill Insurance for 9 months in 2003. She then served as Senior HR Manager at Hiscox from 2004 to 2008 and later as HR Business Partner at Yum! Restaurants International from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she was Head of HR at Norwich City Football Club from 2013 to 2016.
HR Support for Global Organizations
In her current role and previous positions, Hayley Swain supports large global organizations by filling temporary HR resource gaps for specific projects or objectives. She provides generalist HR advice tailored to businesses of varying sizes, helping them navigate challenges and implement effective HR practices.
Coaching and Development Focus
Hayley Swain works one-on-one with individuals to help them develop strategies for overcoming personal and professional challenges. She emphasizes the importance of creating clear and engaging HR visions that can lead to improved business outcomes, demonstrating her commitment to fostering talent and enhancing organizational performance.