What is your name?

Hannah Wilson

What is your current job?

HR Business Partner

What job did you want to do when you were younger?

Actress

Could you describe a typical day in your current job?

HR Generalist.

Supporting the develop and delivery of robust people plans across the business, drawing on experience and insight to drive sustainable and commercial impact.

Inputting into the design and shaping of development initiatives to build skills, enhance leadership capability and provide personal development opportunities for the business.

Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the overall talent acquisition process, including playing a direct role in the sourcing and assessment of suitable candidates for key roles.

Managing cyclical processes, such as goal setting, performance reviews, remuneration reviews, talent assessment and development planning.

Supporting with ongoing employment policy development and employee relations activities.

Coaching leaders on how to drive positive organisational behaviours and embed a high-performance culture across the business which drives ongoing performance feedback and builds constancy through robust practices and tools.

Why did you choose construction as a career?

To open up a different career path.

Did you have any reservations or concerns about joining the industry as a woman? Have these changed?

No

What is the favourite part of your job?

My boss and team.

What’s been the biggest surprise since joining the construction industry?

How fast paced it is.

Would you recommend a career in construction to women? Why?

Yes

Do you have any advice to any woman who’s currently thinking about coming into the construction industry?

Don’t hesitate and stick to your guns.