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Christian StrandChair of Institute of Directors City Young Executives andHR Manager at Rocket Internet UK

Phone:+44 (0) 747 99 111 77

Address:London, United Kingdom

Email:christian@strand.cc

Christian is a pragmatic and experienced HR manager with specialization in launching new HRfunctions and managing the transition to online tools to reduce HR admin and costs. With a wide-ranging experience covering FCA regulated companies to start-ups, Christian combines an engaging,humorous approach to motivation and engagement activities with a professional and firm approach forthe more direct and challenging aspects of HR management. Both practical and skilled in the day to dayactivities such as CV processing, he also offers significant capabilities in the setup and management ofhighly efficient and cost effective HR functions with upwards of 500k/annum fees budget.

Experience Rocket Internet SE March 2015 to Present

HR Manager

Standalone HR Manager (shared-services model) for more than 10 different

start-up ventures.

Implemented recruitment platform to significantly improve access tocandidates for the ventures. Processed over 4,500 incoming CVs in 7months.

Streamlined the onboarding process by more than 75%.

Managed H&S for all 10 companies, setting policies and implementingreactive and proactive actions.

Point of contact for all HR queries of both strategic and operationalsignificance, directly advising the MDs on areas of subject matter expertise.

Deal with Sponsorship requests, making decisions and undertaking

implementation. Support to Operations Manager with payroll for circa 200 staff.

Sourcing and implementing employee benefits including auto-enrolment.

China Construction Bank December 2014 toFebruary 2015

HR Officer (fixed-term contract)

Responsible for the generalist HR work in the following departments:Compliance, Risk, Strategy Development, Business Development, Finance,Operations, IT, Facilities and Treasury.

Implementation of cloud based HR system saving 25K and significantlyimproving efficiency.

Undertook PSL negotiations to reduce costs associated with recruitment,saving 10% in fees per hire.

NOW: Pensions August 2012 toNovember 2014

HR Business Partner

Set up the HR department along with the Director of Corporate Services andwas given a generalist role.

Negotiated majority of the recruitment fees - budget close to 350K andsuccessfully recruited over 100 people during tenure.

Launched company intranet to improve company culture and

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communication with exceptionally positive feedback from staff.

Singularly responsible for specifying; recommending and negotiating a100K+ staff benefits contract.

Successfully launched an online ATS to reduce recruitment cost and time tohire significantly.

Chnology May 2015 to Present

Managing Director

HR consultancy offering commercially focused HR advice to SMEs.

Institute of Directors, City - YoungExecutives Group

August 2015 to Present

Chairman

A new group aiming to connect young entrepreneurs to more experiencedprofessionals to exchange best practice and facilitate networking.

Education University of Bath September 2008 to July

2012BSc Hons Business Administration

Awarded 2:1

Skills Employee Relations, Project Management, HR software, Recruitment,Generalist, Benefits, Startups, FCA

Languages Norwegian (Native or bilingual proficiency) English (Full professionalproficiency)

Certifications CIPD Diploma in HR Practice 2013

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development