Rebecca Davidson
About Rebecca Davidson
Rebecca Davidson serves as the Senior HR Operations Effectiveness Project Manager at Thomson Reuters, where she has led various HR transformation projects and managed the implementation of Workday. With extensive experience in HR operations across multiple countries, she has developed strategies to enhance service delivery and training capabilities within the organization.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Rebecca Davidson serves as the Senior HR Operations Effectiveness Project Manager at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2008. In this role, she leads HR transformation projects, including shared service feasibility assessments and European transformations. Her work aims to increase simplification and consistency across the HR function. Davidson has also managed the implementation of Workday, streamlining HR processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Rebecca Davidson worked at Thomson Reuters as Team Leader for HR Transactions and Services from 2007 to 2008. During her year in London, she focused on improving HR service delivery and compliance. This experience laid the foundation for her later work in HR operations and transformation.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Davidson earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical skills, which she applies in her HR operations role. Davidson's expertise includes managing complex HR projects and implementing systems that enhance operational effectiveness.
HR Transformation Projects
Throughout her career, Rebecca Davidson has led various HR transformation projects. She has conducted onsite reviews in multiple countries, including Poland, Germany, France, Argentina, Brazil, India, China, the US, and the UK. These reviews have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of HR operations in diverse and multi-cultural environments. Additionally, she has implemented a new learning platform for HR, improving training and development capabilities.
Strategic Initiatives in HR
Rebecca Davidson has been involved in defining location strategies for the Technology function as part of business-focused projects. She designed and implemented a customer-focused strategy that utilizes a low-cost tool to gather feedback from managers. This initiative serves as an independent measure of HR service effectiveness and aims to identify areas for improvement.