Giles Taylor

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About Giles Taylor

I'm a results-driven HR and project management professional, combining a robust work ethic and high integrity with a personable and empathetic approach. My expertise lies in optimising organisational performance through strategic thinking, effective team leadership and continuous improvement.Passionate about humanising HR and advancing the people and culture agenda, I've led multidisciplinary teams, delivering diverse HR services, including ER support, coaching, legal guidance, careers and recruitment, compliance, HR systems management and data analysis. This journey has helped me foster resilience, enhancing skills and embracing systems thinking for a customer-centric ethos.My communication proficiency spans operational environments, enabling high-quality written materials, technical advice, coaching, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement. Driving positive change is my core focus, with expertise in management practices, performance measurement and HR and management training. Leading complex change initiatives, ensuring compliance and pioneering HR data analytics are key strengths.As a talent management leader, my team attracts top candidates and designs aligned learning experiences. My project management skills handle multiple projects transparently.Originating from a legal practice background, I excel in employment law, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, well-being, and corporate social responsibility.Beyond being an advocate for my profession, our organisation and the Welsh housing sector, I also enjoy travel, adventure and adrenaline alongside meditation and stoic philosophy. Please do connect so we can share and support each other.