Martina Wilkinson

I am passionate HR leader with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, I bring a proven track record in driving organisational success through strategic HR initiatives. My expertise lies in HR strategy, leadership, HR transformation, change management and process improvement and compliance. I have consistently delivered efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced employee engagement through data-driven decision-making. My ability to lead large-scale initiatives and collaborate effectively positions me as an asset delivering impactful results for any organisation.

In my most recent role as the Head of Transactional HR at the NEC Group, I led a group of HR functions, such as recruitment, payroll, pensions, HR admin, and HR systems. I established a group recruitment function that reduced agency costs by 95%, saving c.£200k. I also introduced a group accreditation approach and led the Birmingham Commonwealth Games accreditation, accrediting over 3000 colleagues. Additionally, I introduced digitalised right to work checks and temporarily took on additional group HR director responsibilities.

NEC Group - Head of Transactional HR - March 2021 – Feb 2024 

NEC Group - HR Shared Services Manager - May 2016 – March 2021 

McKesson UK - HR Services Infrastructure Manager Jan 2015 – May 2016 

NFU Mutual - HR Systems Specialist - Sept 2010 – Dec 2014  

NFU Mutual - Interim Payroll Manager - March 2014 – Sept 2014 

NFU Mutual - Agency Ledger & Purchase Ledger Section Head - Oct 2008 - Aug 2010 

HSBC - Wealth Management Supervisor - June 2006 – Oct 2008 

HSBC - Technical Team Senior Administrator - Aug 2004 – June 2006

GDPR Practitioner

HR & Payroll Diploma

LEAN Six Sigma

ILM L3

Business Academy