Helen Chamberlain Mcipd
About Helen Chamberlain Mcipd
Helen Chamberlain is an HR Commercial Director with extensive experience in human resources, specializing in transformation, employee relations, and team management. She has held various leadership roles across multiple industries and currently manages HR functions for clients in 48 countries at VISTRA.
Work at Vistra
Helen Chamberlain has been serving as the HR Commercial Director at Vistra since 2020. In this role, she oversees HR and people requirements for clients across various industries. Her responsibilities include managing transformation and change initiatives, employee relations, and operational strategy. She has contributed to the development of HR strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Vistra, Helen held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Director of Human Resources & ICT at The Bristol Waste Company for 8 months in 2017. Prior to that, she was the Head of HR for UK, Ireland, and The Nordics at Orange Business Services from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she served as Group HR Director at Nine Group from 2012 to 2017 and as an Interim Human Resources Consultant at AMJ Global Solutions from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Helen Chamberlain studied at Fyling Hall in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, from 1973 to 1983. She specializes in transformation and change, employee relations, operational strategy, team management, and learning and development. Her expertise extends to setting up HR teams and recruitment functions, as well as managing operational teams across diverse industries.
Skills and Specializations
Helen possesses strong skills in internal and external communications, with a focus on influencing, negotiating, and presenting. She acts as a change catalyst, identifying and delivering business goals and solutions, including managing large TUPE projects. Her extensive background in telecommunications further enhances her ability to navigate complex HR challenges.
Global HR Management Experience
Helen has managed HR and people requirements for clients in 48 countries, covering industries such as IT, Telecoms, and Media. Her experience includes working with various organizations to implement effective HR strategies that support business growth and employee engagement.