Grace Hughes
About Grace Hughes
Grace Hughes is a Senior People Partner currently working at zeroheight in London, England. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at companies such as Cleo, Wayve, and Accenture.
Current Role at zeroheight
Grace Hughes currently serves as a Senior People Partner at zeroheight, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and developing talent strategies within the organization. Her tenure at zeroheight began as a People Partner in 2022, where she contributed to various human resources initiatives for one year before advancing to her current role.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Grace Hughes held several roles in human resources across different organizations. She worked at Cleo as a Senior People Business Partner in 2021 for eight months and as a People Business Partner from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a People Partner at Wayve for three months in 2022. Her diverse experience in HR has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of people management and organizational development.
Professional Background in Consulting
Grace Hughes has a background in consulting, having worked at Accenture in various capacities. She was a Consulting: Business Analyst for three months in 2019 and a Corporate Functions: Talent Analyst for four months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Consulting: Business Change Analyst for six months in 2018. These roles provided her with insights into business operations and strategic planning.
Educational Qualifications
Grace Hughes holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from The University of Sheffield, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She also achieved A Levels in Chemistry, English Literature, and Biology at Hereford Cathedral School from 2009 to 2012. In 2021, she obtained Level 5 qualifications in The Employment Law Practitioner - A Complete Approach from CIPD, further enhancing her expertise in employment law.
Early Career and Military Experience
Grace Hughes began her career as an Officer Cadet with the British Army, serving from 2013 to 2014. This experience provided her with leadership skills and a disciplined approach to teamwork. She also worked as a Management Consultant in Recruitment at Caselton Clark from 2016 to 2017, where she gained valuable insights into recruitment processes and organizational needs.