I hold an MSc in Human Resource Management with Merit and completed quantitative research into generative AI adoption in UK workplaces.
I am currently seeking HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor and HR Operations opportunities in London, particularly roles involving employee relations, compliance, manager support and process or systems improvement.
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Selected Evidence
- Investigated 10 employee relations cases and led three formal disciplinary processes while assuming Acting HR Manager responsibilities.
- Maintained weekly manual payroll inputs for a workforce of 120+ and prepared the monthly payroll for final approval.
- Managed Brexit-related right-to-work activity and GDPR compliance, maintaining accurate employee records.
- Standardised scheduling, payroll and interview procedures and delivered training in response to operational needs.
- Contributed to the selection of BrightHR and began preparing employee data for the planned migration.
- Administered a site-wide care-management system and used Microsoft 365 extensively.
- Progressed from Customer Care Agent to Team Manager at Sky, leading 10–20 employees and co-managing a department of 60 during a major product launch.
Professional Experience
HR Officer | LSOP
June 2018–September 2022
Delivered generalist HR support to a regulated workforce of 120+ and assumed Acting HR Manager responsibilities following the HR Manager’s departure.
Co-Founder & Business Partner | Webwarecare
February 2014–June 2018
Co-founded and operated a technology-services business, combining client delivery, commercial administration and process improvement.
Team Manager | Sky
January 2010–February 2014
Progressed from Customer Care Agent to Team Manager in a high-volume customer-service environment.
Education & Professional Standing
MSc Human Resource Management (Merit)
University of London | December 2022–December 2025
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Assoc CIPD
Level 3 Diploma in Human Resources Practice (QCF)
CIPD | Awarded 2017
Publications & Current Writing
Author: A Practical Guide to UK Employment Law
ISBN: 978-1-3999-6630-6
Current Writing Project (2026): Writing AI at Work, a practitioner guide to responsible AI adoption, job design, employee relations and workforce transition in UK organisations.
Contact
Email: michael.bear@michaelhr.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbearhr