Laura Whitehead
Laura is head of HR and sits on the operational management team, bringing over 18 years’ experience in the legal and service sectors. She leads the firm’s HR strategy and advises on best practice and employee relations, with a focus on driving positive change that supports people and the business.
Laura oversees the HR function across all of Potter Clarkson's offices. Since joining the firm in 2015, she has drawn on her experience in the service and legal sectors to redefine the HR function and lead key change initiatives that continue to shape how the firm supports its people.
She is responsible for HR strategy, with oversight of the full employee lifecycle and a focus on keeping the firm’s compensation framework competitive. She also advises on a wide range of employee relations matters and oversees HR projects to ensure their successful delivery.
Laura takes a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership, with a strong focus on building a positive and supportive working environment. She holds a BA (Hons) degree and a Level 7 qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
- Over 18 years of HR experience across professional services and retail
- Expertise in employee relations, people management, and project execution
- Successfully led multiple change initiatives at Potter Clarkson, including implementing enhanced parental leave policies, developing technical and behavioural frameworks, and delivering comprehensive management training programmes
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- PGDip, Personnel Practice, CIPD
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How We Live Our Values: Respect
I am deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to the firm and genuinely care about leading and supporting the HR team. My goal is to ensure we consistently apply best practice in our advice and approach, and that our work adds real value across the firm.
In My Own Words
I have extensive knowledge of HR management, having studied it at university and completed a postgraduate diploma in personnel practice. I genuinely care about delivering exceptional service, building trusted relationships and leading a happy, motivated team. I also value the opportunity to align people and culture with the wider goals of the business.
It’s that combination of people, purpose and strategic focus that makes my role so rewarding, and it’s what drives me to continually strive for excellence.
