Meet The Amica HR Team: Expert HR Advisors in the UK

Suzanne is an accomplished and committed HR professional with over 20 years’ experience delivering effective HR solutions within the public and private sector. For a number of these years Suzanne was an integral part of client management teams, equipping key clients and managers with the appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people. Suzanne has experience in providing transformational advice on change management initiatives, restructures, job role design, outsourcing, TUPE transfers and redundancy situations.

Suzanne has a sound knowledge of Employment Law and is experienced in interpreting and implementing all new and revised legislation, ensuring that significant changes are communicated to clients.

David is a result-oriented HR professional, energised by challenge, with over 10 years of progressive human resource management and leadership experience supporting SMEs and their management teams through rapid change and growth. During his career, he has managed a full spectrum of human resource programmes, services and functions across private, corporate and public sector organisations. He has a strong command of employment law, compliance issues and rewards/benefits plans, both within unionised & non-unionised environments. He also possesses practical knowledge and experience in setting up overseas entities, supporting global mobility processes and advising on international HR matters, mergers and acquisitions.

Michelle is a commercial HR professional with over 15 years generalist experience working predominately within the Retail and Construction sectors.

In recent years Michelle has used her Organisation Design skills to support businesses in reshaping and restructuring exercises.  Michelle is passionate about supporting business during periods of change, such as acquisitions, mergers and reductions. Michelle is also a Mental Health First Aider and passionate about supporting businesses with wellbeing initiatives.

Alison has over 12 years experience in generalist experience, both as an in-house HR Manager and commercially. Her passions are with Employee Relations cases and finding pragmatic solutions to these, she also enjoys working with management teams to develop strong HR policy / practice for all aspect of the employee life cycle.

Julie is a HR professional with over 15 years generalist experience gained predominately in the media. From blue chip organisations to owner managed SMEs, she has spent over 10 years working with senior management teams as a trusted advisor and business partner to provide pragmatic, commercial and legally sound HR solutions.

Julie is also a qualified coach who supports and empowers her clients to maximise their performance and potential with confidence, clarity and authenticity.

Lynsey started her HR career at Greenwich University in 2002, graduating with honours and CIPD Accreditation. Accepted onto the graduate scheme for Marks and Spencer’s she trained as a generalist HR Manager of a cluster of retail stores working closely with the management and regional teams. Specialisation in Regional Learning and Development followed, after a company restructure, before taking a career break to be mum to three gorgeous girls. Not settling for the quiet life, Lynsey kept her hand in by being HR Consultant for a local preschool during her career break.

Recently Lynsey has been a standalone HR Manager for a new local company, developing, implementing, and advising on all aspects of HR and payroll as businesses were acquired and employees TUPE into the new company structure.

With a strong foundation in a regional HR advisory role, Kerry brings a wealth of experience in corporate management. As a dedicated professional, Kerry thrives in dynamic environments, delivering expert support across various HR functions. Kerry enjoys providing guidance on HR issues and resolving employee relations cases.

Kerry has a proven track record of strategic leadership and a passion for supporting organisations through effective HR solutions.

With over 10 years of experience in Family Law, Tanesha has developed a deep understanding of legal processes and client relations. Throughout her legal career, she has developed a keen ability to manage sensitive situations, handle complex cases and provide clear, thoughtful advice under pressure.

After deciding to pursue a career change, Tanesha transitioned into Human Resources and joined Amica HR in February 2025.  Tanesha has many transferable skills which have seamlessly supported her transition into HR. Tanesha is excited to apply her skills in communication and problem-solving while gaining valuable experience in HR to help support and grow organisations.

Mary-Jane is our Acting HR Officer, currently finishing her Level 5 CIPD qualification. 

Mary-Jane has over 10 years’ experience in recruitment and compliance management roles in both commercial and healthcare settings. These roles included supporting SMT’s in developing recruitment strategies whilst remaining compliant with current legislations. Having worked within HR Teams, Mary-Jane has joined us to build on her knowledge in a dedicated HR setting whilst supporting with ER Cases and generalist matters. 

After Studying Psychology at University, Holly hopes to bring insights from her psychology background into her role with Amica HR.

With over 6 years’ experience coaching, teaching and guiding clients with varied goals, Holly has discovered her passion for personal development, and her enjoyment of working with people to help them reach and reflect on their accomplishments with pride.