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Caroline Ely
HR Business Partner

Caroline is a highly experienced, business-focused HR Consultant with over 20 years of dynamic expertise in the field. Throughout her career, she has excelled as a strategic partner, working closely with business leaders to help them navigate both strategic and operational challenges. Her ability to align HR strategy with broader business goals has made her a trusted advisor across a range of industries.

Caroline refined her business partnering skills with leading global companies, where she worked alongside senior leaders to implement HR strategies that drove organisational success. Her academic background, with a BA Hons in Social Anthropology and an MSc in International Human Resource Management, has equipped her with a deep understanding of cultural diversity and how it impacts the global business landscape—an invaluable asset in today’s interconnected world.

Known for her ability to navigate complex business environments, Caroline is adept at conducting in-depth analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within an organisation’s business model. This strategic mindset, combined with her expertise in people management, allows her to craft tailored HR solutions that support long-term growth and resilience.

In the past five years as an independent consultant, Caroline has specialised in providing fractional HR Director and Chief People Officer services to SMEs. Her hands-on approach and ability to operate as both a thought leader and coach enable her to adapt seamlessly to each client’s unique needs, whether they are large corporates or growing SMEs.

Caroline’s ability to see the bigger picture and translate it into effective HR strategies sets her apart as a true business partner, and she continues to be a driving force in helping businesses thrive.

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