Helen Buttery
About Helen Buttery
Helen Buttery serves as the Lead HR Business Partner for Retail at Wickes in Watford, England, a position she has held since 2022. With over 10 years of experience in retail management and a strong focus on HR functions, she is dedicated to people performance, training, and development.
Work at Wickes
Helen Buttery has been serving as the Lead HR Business Partner Retail at Wickes since 2022. In this role, she focuses on various HR functions, including people performance, recruitment, development, and onboarding. Prior to her current position, she worked at Wickes as a Manager from 2017 to 2022 and as an HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Wickes has contributed to her understanding of the retail environment and the importance of people retention and performance.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Helen Buttery has over 10 years of experience in retail management. She held the position of District Manager at Clintons (AG Retail) from 2013 to 2017, where she managed multiple locations. Before that, she worked as an Area Manager at DCK Concessions from 2009 to 2013. Her career in retail began as a Store Manager at Oasis Fashions from 2002 to 2007, followed by her role as a Dual Site Manager at River Island from 2007 to 2009. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of retail operations.
Education and Expertise
Helen Buttery studied at Farnham Sixth Form, where she achieved A-level qualifications from 2000 to 2002. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in retail and human resources. She possesses skills in various HR functions, particularly in people performance, recruitment, development, and onboarding. Her passion for training and development within the HR field drives her approach to managing human resources in retail.
Motivation and Professional Focus
Helen Buttery is motivated by the successful delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs), people retention, and maintaining high standards within her teams. Her focus on these areas reflects her commitment to fostering a productive work environment and supporting employee development. This motivation has been a consistent theme throughout her career in retail management and human resources.