Katy Hawkes
About Katy Hawkes
Katy Hawkes is an Employee Relations Advisor currently working at Wickes since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at organizations such as Salvation Army Trading Company, Scott Dunn, and Bright Horizons UK.
Current Role at Wickes
Katy Hawkes has been serving as an Employee Relations Advisor at Wickes since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing employee relations issues, providing guidance on HR policies, and supporting the overall employee experience within the organization. Her tenure at Wickes has lasted for three years, during which she has contributed to enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Wickes, Katy Hawkes accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a People Advisor at Morrisons from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on employee support and HR functions. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Bright Horizons UK, including Compliance Officer and Employee Relations Advisor, from 2014 to 2016. Her experience also includes a position as HR Generalist at Salvation Army Trading Company from 2016 to 2018 and as Regional HR Manager for a brief period in 2018.
Early Career in Childcare and Management
Katy Hawkes began her career in the childcare sector, working as a Senior Nursery Practitioner at The Midcounties Co-operative from 2011 to 2013. She later transitioned to management roles, including Deputy Manager at Bright Horizons UK in 2013 and a brief stint as Deputy Manager at Scott Dunn in Cyprus. This early experience laid the foundation for her later roles in human resources and employee relations.
Educational Background
Katy Hawkes completed her secondary education at Rushden School, where she studied Health and Social Care from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education at Northampton College, earning a BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning, and Development from 2007 to 2009. This educational background has supported her career in both childcare and human resources.