Sarah Rogerson

Current Role

HR Consultant Gravitate HR

What Qualifications do you hold?

I graduated in 2003 with a BSC (Hons) in Psychology and am a member of the British Psychological Society.  I further graduated in 2006 with an MSc Human Resource Management and am a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

Why did you get into HR

While studying Psychology as my undergraduate degree I took an interest in Occupational Psychology.  Rather than specialising in that area I decided HR would be a good route to get generalist experience in many areas, so in the future I could specialise in Occupational Psychology with broad experience to apply to this role.

How did you get into HR

While working in the Executive Office at Standard Life Bank (SLB), I got exposure to different departments within the bank and an insight into the work of the HR team at SLB.  Once I finished my degree the HR Manager approached me and offered me a position in the HR team.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I would like to consistently develop a strong generalist knowledge knowledge over the next 5 years, from getting experience in different sectors to work as a HR Manager/Senior HR Consultant in a challenging and rewarding HR Role.

What is your biggest Career high so far?

Completing my Masters and submitting my dissertation.  I got exposure to applying HR practices within the legal industry while doing my work placement and dissertation with Dundas & Wilson.  In my current role, I would say the experience I have gained in case management, specifically on TUPE and Managing Redundancies this has been invaluable.

Describe yourself in 3 words

Friendly, Perceptive, Creative

Contact me on: 0131 243 1372

Sarah's latest blog posts

• Gravitate HR Go Ape!

  Following Sarah and Jennifer’s sunny days out with clients, we decided we should have an away day. Heather recommended Go Ape - so we made all the arrangements and headed off to Aberfoyle, on Friday 10th October. Even the rain and mist did not dampen our spirits and as the mini made it’s [...]

• Seebyte Company Awayday – Elie Watersports

  Both Jennifer and myself were invited along to join the team at Seebyte for a fun filled day out at Elie Watersports Centre. Summer arrived in Elie when we did, the weather was hot and sunny all day which resulted in quite a few pink faces by the end of the days activities. Everyone [...]

• Race for Life Update

  Margery, Heather and Sarah have now completed their races with Heather coming in the fastest time of 33 minutes. All three really enjoyed the experience and are proud of the £1.5K that they have collectively raised for Cancer Research. The business also sponsored a client in the Moon Walk, who successfully completed the [...]

• VONQ – Recruiting using Job Boards – Cost Effectively

  I recently came across information from a company called VONQ and thought their concept is very good for small to medium sized recruiting businesses, that do not have huge recruitment budgets. Posting your own advert on a job board is generally cheaper than going through an agency and having to pay agency fees. Rather [...]

• Margery, Heather and Sarah Race for Life 2008

  Keep an eye out for us in this years Race for Life, the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event. Margery & Heather You can find out more at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/margerymcbain http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/heathermccaig