Samantha Little MBA Assoc Cipd
About Samantha Little MBA Assoc Cipd
Samantha Little is a Global HR Lead at Venator Materials Plc with an MBA and extensive experience in human resources across various industries. She has worked in multiple roles and locations, supporting manufacturing sites in six countries and focusing on talent management and employee engagement.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Samantha Little serves as the Global HR Lead for CPTT at Venator Materials Plc, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, she has accumulated five years of experience in this role. In her current capacity, she supports manufacturing sites across six countries, including North America, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, and China. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's global objectives.
Previous Experience at Venator Materials
Prior to her current role, Samantha worked at Venator Materials Plc as the Global HR Lead for Corporate Functions from 2018 to 2019. During her 11 months in this position, she contributed to the HR functions that support corporate operations, enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Career Background in Human Resources
Samantha has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at IDEXX for five years as HR Manager for the UK from 2007 to 2012, followed by roles as Regional HR Manager and Regional People Services Manager until 2017. Additionally, she served as HR and Operations Manager at CyberOptics from 1998 to 2007 and as Regional HR Business Partner at Network Rail for one month in 2018.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Samantha holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Open University, which she completed from 2002 to 2004. She also earned a Professional Diploma in Management and a Professional Certificate in Management from the same institution, completing these programs between 2000 and 2002. Her educational background in Business Administration and Management has equipped her with the skills necessary for her HR roles.
Focus on Employee Engagement and Talent Development
Samantha demonstrates a strong focus on developing creative solutions for talent attraction, retention, and development. She is passionate about employee engagement and actively participates in strategic change management initiatives. Her diverse international experience enables her to influence at the VP level in a matrix environment, contributing to the overall success of the organizations she has been part of.