Georgina Parkes

Georgina is an experienced and CIPD-qualified HR professional with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic and operational HR support across manufacturing, engineering, distribution, professional services, and family-owned businesses. She has extensive expertise in employee relations, employment law, organisational change, recruitment, performance management, and people development.

Having worked predominantly in standalone and senior HR management roles, Georgina has led all aspects of the HR function for organisations ranging from growing SMEs to multi-site operations. She has partnered closely with senior leaders to develop people strategies that support business objectives, improve employee engagement, strengthen organisational culture, and drive operational performance.

Georgina has significant experience managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence management, redundancies, TUPE transfers, mediation, and workplace conflict resolution. She is also skilled in supporting organisational change, succession planning, talent development, policy implementation, and compliance with employment legislation.

Known for her pragmatic, business-focused approach, Georgina combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for supporting people and helping organisations create positive, high-performing workplace cultures. She is recognised for building strong stakeholder relationships, delivering practical solutions, and driving continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.