Alison Griggs

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About Alison Griggs

Global People Operations | Talent Development | People Programs & Initiatives | Culture & Engagement I’m passionate about creating workplace cultures & behaviours that excite, motivate, & engage. With a background in HR, talent development, and operations, I thrive on designing inclusive, people-first initiatives & frameworks that help teams grow & succeed. Currently, I lead Global People Operations at Distill Ventures, where I focus on building an engaging & high-performing team culture with talent development, HR data management, HRIS, managing the whole employee journey, reporting to C-suite. Over the past six years, I’ve driven key initiatives, including the implementation of a new performance review process, an upgraded HR system portal, employee engagement surveys, & a seamless on-boarding/off-boarding framework—all designed to support both employee and business growth. What Drives Me? I believe a happy, motivated, engaged team => strong results => successful businesses. I’m a pro-active, innovative, optimistic, & empathic leader who believes in fostering an environment where people feel supported & valued. My inclusive, researching, & developer mindset allows me to build systems that empower teams, while my mediating, value-driven, & holistic approach ensures that company culture remains strong & people-centred. Skills & Expertise: Talent Development & Employee Engagement HR Data Management, HRIS, & Operational Efficiency On-boarding & Off-boarding Framework Performance Reviews Global Remote Team Management Certifications: Bachelor of Music (Hons) – Music Technology Diploma of Music Business Diploma of Music Technology HR Management course (Souters) WSET Levels 1 & 2 (Wine & Spirits) St John's Ambulance Mental Health First Aid course Industries: Venture Capital (Distill Ventures) Drinks (Distill Ventures, Bacardi Global Brands) Music & Event Management (Red Letter Day, Pandora Internet Radio, HMV, ABRSM) TV (BBC) Finance & Banking (OAMPS Insurance, Barclays) IT (ASAS) Emergency Services (London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police) Beyond Work: When I’m not driving people strategies, you’ll find me fostering cats for the RSPCA, traveling, and playing drums. I also have a keen eye for property styling and interior design. Having lived and worked across London (UK), Sydney (AUS), Winnipeg (CAN), and now Bournemouth (UK), I bring a global perspective to everything I do. Let’s connect! I love meeting like-minded professionals who are passionate about people, culture, and growth.