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Chris Kirby, Senior Manager

Chris joined LACE Partners in 2021 as a Senior Manager in our HR Transformation team, specifically heading up our Payroll offering. His passions are Payroll and Change and he has worked in both senior operational roles (Global lead for Barclays) and as a consultant (easyJet, Barclays) in both owning/receiving and executing global change. He has worked with a vast array of Payroll solutions and providers across c50 countries, in the setup and maturing of Shared Services, and on many HR Transformation programs covering the wider HR landscape.

Chris loves spending time with family friends and is also an Ultramarathon runner in his spare time.

Skills

  • Payroll
  • HR Transformation
  • Change

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Podcast
How can HR use outplacement to soften employee departures?
How can HR use outplacement to soften employee departures?

In this episode Chris is joined by LACErs Debbie Mitchell and Ffion Bennett as they speak to guest Susan Binnersley, Director at h2h Limited. The discussion revolves around the complexities of outplacement, shedding light on its significance during times of...

Blog
Navigating the workplace: Insights into Gen Z’s experience
Navigating the workplace: Insights into Gen Z’s experience

In September 2023, LACE Partners welcomed our first early careers cohort, bringing a fresh intake of Gen Z LACErs (employees born between 1997 and 2009) into our team. As an organisation committed to nurturing talent and shaping future leaders, we strive to interpret...

Podcast
What do HR Shared Services look like for 2024? 
What do HR Shared Services look like for 2024? 

In this podcast we discuss our newly released HR Shared Services Trends 2024 report. Chris is joined by the authors of the report, Emma Leonis-Hughes and Dawn Goodall as well as guest Nadia Hutchinson, Global Director HR Services and Operation from the Cabot...