Meet the team

Welcome to our Human Resources meet the team page. Here, you'll find an overview of our various teams, their roles and how we are organised. Each section provides a brief introduction to the teams, helping you identify the right contacts for your needs.  

Where HR teams work in portfolios, there's a link at the bottom of this page that shows you your nominated HR colleagues for your specific school or service. 

Senior Leadership Team & Executive Support

Director of Human Resources 

Leads the University's HR department to deliver an excellent employment experience in support of the University's strategy and provides strategic leadership to the University. 

Name Email Working Pattern
Matt Hammonds M.S.Hammonds@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Deputy Director of Human Resources 

Provides strategic HR leadership bringing together data insights, developing improvements to the service and aligning the HR work to that of the university strategy. This includes proving strategic advice and support regarding all aspects of employee relations, to HR projects and recruitment and resourcing. Also acts as Deputy to the Director.

Has specific leadership of the HR Partnering, HR Recruitment and Resourcing and HR Project teams

Name Email Working Pattern
Alex Stacey-Midgley A.E.Stacey-Midgley@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Head of HR Operations

Provides strategic leadership to the University and the HR department in relation to HR operations and services.  Has specific leadership of the following HR teams:  HR Systems & Data; Payroll Services, HR Services and Reward & Benefits. 

Name Email Working Pattern
Joanne Tyler-Fantom J.E.Tyler-Fantom@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

PA to the Director of Human Resources

Name Email Working Pattern
Lorraine Badjie L.A.Badjie@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Human Resources Admin Support Officer

Name Email Working Pattern
Shannon Checkley S.Checkley@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

HR Partnering Team

The HR Partnering Team provide strategic advice, guidance and support regarding all aspects of employee relations. In collaboration with senior leaders and being part of local senior leadership teams, HR Partnering help shape and implement effective people strategies and activities by using a range of data sources to provide insights into people and culture. In addition, and in conjunction with the HR Advisers from the HR Services Team, we support managers with all employment relations cases, day-to-day operational HR matters and policy development/review.

Senior HR Business Partners

Name Email Working pattern
Lindsey Brown  L.A.Brown@lboro.ac.uk  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (part-time) 
Paul Cox-Stone  P.N.Cox-Stone@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time) 
Annette Crosthwaite A.Crosthwaite@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time) 
Carolyn Kenney  C.R.Kenney@lboro.ac.uk  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (part-time) 
Gayle Prockter  J.G.Prockter@lboro.ac.uk  Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (part-time) 
Hayley Short H.Short@lboro.ac.uk  Tuesday - Friday (part-time)

HR Business Partners

Name Email Working pattern
Alpa Gopal Meason A.G.Meason@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time) 
Angela Iannucci  A.Iannucci@lboro.ac.uk   Monday - Friday (full-time) 
Katie Inglis K.Inglis@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time, compressed hours - alternate Mondays off) 
Nina Parmar  N.Parmar@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Thursday (part-time) 
Heather Sykes   H.E.Sykes@lboro.ac.uk  Currently on maternity leave 

HR Projects Team

The HR Projects Team provides project management support to projects within HR, as well as University strategic projects that require HR involvement. Team members manage a portfolio of projects individually, as well as maintaining the overall portfolio through the HR Portfolio Board governance structure. The team also delivers ongoing training to HR colleagues in process improvement and provides peer support in localised process improvement projects.

HR Project Manager

Name Email Working pattern
Bonnie Erdelyi-Betts B.Erdelyi-Betts@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time, flexible hours)
Steve Widdowson S.Widdowson@lboro.ac.uk Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (full-time - compressed hours)

HR Services Team

The HR Services team supports the university by managing key employee lifecycle activities, including probation, absences, fixed-term renewals and leavers. They are your first point for general HR enquiries relating to existing staff.

HR Services Manager

A member of the HR leadership team, responsible for leading the HR Services team who provide administrative and advisory support to the university for all employee lifecycle processes, for example, probation through to retirement. 

Name Email  Working pattern
Helen Seed  H.Seed@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time) 

HR Services Team Leader

Works with the HR Services Manager to continuously improve the HR processes and systems for all aspects of the employee lifecycle with specific line management of the  HR Officer shared service function. 

Name Email  Working pattern
Debbie Clancy  D.Clancy2@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time, compressed hours - Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am - 3pm)

HR Advisers

We are assigned to support specific schools/services across the University and provide general HR advice and support to staff and managers within these areas. Some of the processes we support include; Sickness absence process, Fixed-term contracts, Immigration and Probation 

Name Email Working pattern
Shelly Duckworth R.Duckworth@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Debra Lichfield D.Lichfield@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Julie Mead J.Mead@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Shreena Patel  S.Patel@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Divya Rama D.Rama@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

HR Officers 

Working as a shared services team supporting the employee lifecycle processes relating to transferring new starters, probation, contract changes, DBS, sickness, extended family leave, holidays, resignations and retirement by liaising with managers, producing correspondence and updating HR systems. 

Name  Email  Working pattern
Anelise Boby hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday and Wednesday (part-time)
Faiyaz Gordhan hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time compressed hours - Finishes at 12pm on Friday's)
Jo Round hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Thursday mornings (part-time)
Nancy Siu  hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Jacqui Stewart  hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday, Wednesday and Friday (part-time)
Alan Walsh hr.services@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday to Friday (full-time)
Vacancy    

Payroll Services Team

The Payroll Services Team ensures accurate and timely processing of all payroll-related tasks. The team oversees statutory employee-related deductions, reporting, and submissions, and ensures HMRC compliance. Additionally, the Payroll Services Team provides transactional pension services in collaboration with Reward & Benefits.

Payroll Services Manager 

A member of the HR Leadership Team. Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of salaries, including pensions and tax compliance, while ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, regulations and HMRC legislation.

Name Email  Working Pattern 
Hazel Watt H.Watt@lboro.ac.uk  Monday, Tuesday AM and Wednesday (part-time, job share) 
Georgie Ferrari  G.R.Ferrari@lboro.ac.uk  Wednesday - Friday AM (part-time, job share) 

Payroll Services Team Leader 

Supervises and supports the Payroll Team in processing employee payments. Ensuring compliance with legal regulations and resolving payroll issues efficiently.

Name Email  Working Pattern
Amy Fox A.Fox@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Senior Payroll Officer 

Overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and provides expert support on complex payroll and pensions issues.

Name Email  Working Pattern
Paul Jansen P.M.Jansen@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Payroll Services Officers

Responsible for processing the end-to-end payroll. Maintaining accurate employee records, while ensuring compliance and company policies.

Name Email  Working Pattern
Chris Barby  Payroll@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)
Sandra Brathwaite Payroll@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (part-time 8.30am - 2.30pm)
Khalid Shabir Payroll@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
John Macleod Payroll@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)
Rumyana Valchanova Payroll@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Reward and Benefits Team

The Reward & Benefits team leads on the development, maintenance and communication of the University’s Total Reward package which helps us to attract, retain and engage with our staff.  Our aim is to offer pay, benefits, rewards, and recognition that align with University’s strategy and values, and which are valuable and meaningful to our diverse staff population.

All Reward and Benefit queries should be directed to: Rewardandbenefits@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk 

Reward and Benefits Manager

Name Email  Working pattern
Colette Cloete  C.C.Cloete@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Reward and Benefits Partner

Name Email  Working pattern
Charlotte Dyer  C.J.Dyer@lboro.ac.uk  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (part-time)

Recruitment and Resourcing Team

The Recruitment, Resourcing and Immigration team provide a comprehensive, efficient, and supportive recruitment service, catering to the needs of both the university and prospective employees. We work to attract talented and diverse candidates across the UK and internationally through innovative attraction and advertising strategies; as well as working in partnership with schools and services to deliver a great candidate experience for all. We can coach and empower leaders to adopt inclusive and accountable recruitment practices that support the University’s strategic aims and can provide expert advice on any matters related to recruitment and immigration.

Recruitment and Resourcing Manager

A member of the HR leadership team, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a high quality, equitable, and strategically driven recruitment, resourcing, and immigration service to the University, including being a subject expert advisor for escalations and executive recruitment. 

Name Email Working pattern
Megan Garner M.Garner2@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Recruitment and Resourcing Team Leader

Responsible for leading the team of recruitment professionals, ensuring efficient and effective processes to meet the universities needs.  Including providing expert advice on best practice for recruitment and working closely with a broad range of stakeholders to develop and implement tailored recruitment strategies e.g. working with a school or professional services to address hiring requirements.

Name Email Working pattern
Kreena Hemraj K.Hemraj@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

HR Talent Attraction and Acquisition Partner

Works closely with leaders and hiring managers to identify, attract, and secure top talent that aligns with the university’s strategic goals. Can provide data and support on hard to fill roles and talent attraction/ acquisition strategies to support your recruitment. 

Name Email Working pattern
Clare Jackson C.Jackson4@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Thursday (part-time)

Senior Recruitment and Resourcing Officer

Provides first line support to the Recruitment and Resourcing Officers and manages the HR & OD recruitment portfolio. Also leads on annual scale recruitment campaigns including doctoral prize fellows.

Name Email Working pattern
Lynne Parker L.Parker2@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Senior Immigration Officer

Provides advice and guidance on all things related to staff immigration including support with sponsored and non-sponsored visa’s, as well as ensuring we are complaint with UKVI regulations. 

Name Email Working pattern
Sarah Mould Hrimmigration@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Thursday (part-time)

Recruitment and Resourcing Officers

Assigned to support specific schools/ services across the University and provide general recruitment advice to support staff and managers. Some of the processes we support include posting advertisements, issuing contracts, conducting right to work checks, and issuing ID badges.  At all times, ensuring a high-quality recruitment service is provided to both mangers and candidates.  

Name Email Working pattern
Surinda Bacon recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)
Claire Goodridge recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Wednesday - Friday (part-time, job-share)
Neema Gowda recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)
Katy Ison recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Tuesday - Friday (part-time) 
Krishna Tailor recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Wednesday (part-time, job-share)
Macy Preston recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Friday (full-time)

Systems and Data Team

The HR Systems and Data team is responsible for maintaining and enhancing key HR systems, such as iTrent and Dashboard.  The team play a pivotal role in analysing data and delivering management information.  Additionally, the team ensures the accurate and timely completion of external data returns.

Systems and Data Manager

A member of the HR leadership team, leading the HR Systems and Data team, responsible for managing and optimising HR systems (iTrent, Dashboard) and overseeing related HR reporting

Name Email Working pattern
Paul Williams P.Williams2@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Systems and Data Team Leader

As The Data and Systems Team Leader, I am responsible for overseeing a team that manages, optimises HR systems and associated processes. The role focuses on ensuring that data processes, system integrations, and technical operations are effectively aligned with the departments priority themes.

Name Email Working pattern
Charlotte Pinn C.Pinn@lboro.ac.uk Currently on maternity leave
David Watts-Boothby D.Watts-boothby@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Data Analyst

Name Email Working pattern
Sophie Warner itrentadmin@lboro.ac.uk  Monday - Thursday (part-time)

Senior Data Officer

Name Email Working pattern
Martine Edgington itrentadmin@lboro.ac.uk Tuesday - Friday (part-time)

Systems Specialist 

Name Email Working pattern
Karl Ellis-Tait (secondment) itrentadmin@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Friday (full-time)

Systems Officers

Providing system support for iTrent and Dashboard, including access requests, user queries, and my.HR access. Assist the systems specialist with system maintenance and upgrades. 

Name Email Working pattern

Bethany Lloyd

itrentadmin@lboro.ac.uk Monday - Wednesday (part-time)
Ashleigh Munyard itrentadmin@lboro.ac.uk Wednesday - Friday (Part-time)