iza waskowska

CIPD Level 5 qualified People professional with a BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management, supporting managers and employees across global operations in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. I specialise in employee relations, performance management, absence and wellbeing, and people processes, helping leaders navigate complex situations with confidence. Known for a calm, practical, and approachable style, I focus on delivering solutions that balance business goals with a positive employee experience. Passionate about building workplaces where people thrive, I enjoy coaching managers, improving processes, and driving initiatives that engage and retain talent. Always curious, I’m keen to connect with professionals interested in people strategy, organisational culture, and practical ways to make work better for everyone.

Jul 2023 – Present Human Resources Advisor – Tensator Ltd, Milton Keynes Global provider of crowd control solutions, supporting employees across multiple international locations while ensuring compliant and effective people management practices. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert guidance and support to managers and employees on all employee relations matters, including performance, absence, and disciplinary/grievance issues. Manage and document end-to-end employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and GDPR. Coach managers on probation, performance improvement, flexible working, and health-related matters, enhancing their people management capability. Oversee absence management processes, liaising with Occupational Health and wellbeing providers to support employee health and timely interventions. Deliver HR administration across recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits, and HRIS data management, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Support resourcing activities, including job postings, interviews, and candidate management. Partner with managers to drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning initiatives. 

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022 Human Resources Assistant - K&S General Construction Ltd, Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities Supported managers with ER casework, including grievance and disciplinary investigations. Provided HR guidance on policies, procedures, and legal compliance. Delivered HR administration, onboarding, payroll support, and employee data management. Assisted with performance management and training needs analysis, enhancing team capability. Managed HR records and contributed to employee engagement initiatives. 

Feb 2022 – Jun 2022 Human Resource Intern – Smiths Detection, Hemel Hempstead Outline Working for a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies which deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, biological threats, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Working across the business to support line managers to understand HR policies and procedures, alongside giving advice around issues including promotions, employee capability, and disciplinary procedures. Key Responsibilities Supported line managers with HR policy guidance, promotions, capability, and disciplinary matters. Assisted with recruitment campaigns, onboarding programs, and induction processes. Delivered administrative support for HR Business Partners, ensuring GDPR and compliance standards. Contributed to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellness projects.

BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management, University of Bedfordshire (2020–2023) Key modules: Employment Law, Employee Relations, People Resourcing, HR Analytics, Talent Management • 

CIPD Level 5 Associate Member (Joined Oct 2021)