Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr

• Experts in the extraction, manufacture and supply of Irish Blue Limestone.
• Operated as a stand alone HR Manager supporting managers and employees with HR related queries.
• Responsible for managing all employee lifecycle processes.
• Managed and resolved employee relations issues through effective and objective investigation processes ensuring adherence to employment law.
• Educated line managers on best-in-class HR and line management practices in order to support strong employee engagement.
• Facilitated regular meetings with shop stewards and health & safety reps.
• Coordinated training and development activity including administering the company learning platform.

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr

• Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to c.110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualised sales of over €2 billion and has a strong global team of c.2200. It operates from 19 business units worldwide, including 14 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe. I am currently based in Kerrygold Park, which is Ornua’s new state of the art manufacturing facility and centre of excellence for the Kerrygold Brand.
• Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Managed the Recruitment process – getting roles approved, advertising positions, shortlisting candidates, organizing assessments and interviews, conducting interviews, corresponding with candidates, reference checks, collating offer letters etc.
• Acted as a Subject matter expert on Ornua’s HRIS (SAP) for the Kerrygold Park site. This involves administering the Kerrygold Park fortnightly payroll (Core) and reporting on HR metrics.
• Spearheaded Kerrygold Park’s Wellness Campaign and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborated and partnered with other functions, such as Finance and Operations, for flow of relevant people information.
• Represented and advised on employee relations issues e.g. investigations, disciplinary and performance, ensuring fair procedure and compliance with legislation.
• Responsible for influencing and providing timely expert advice to line managers regarding the application and interpretation of a wide spectrum of issues, providing effective management of ER cases, engaging key stakeholders and developing solutions with expert advice.
• Proactive in driving efficiencies in cost by identifying opportunities and creating HR plans to support successfully realising any cost saving potential

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Limerick Metropolitan Area

• A global financial services leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions
• Management of various leave processes including sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave and terminations etc.
• Led and delivered on specific HR projects whilst working to strict deadlines.
• Provided employees with Company policy advice and information as required.
• Ensured accurate records are kept in line with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Supported the payroll process and benefit administration through external providers. Liaising directly with our external providers.
• Other tasks included providing employee relations support, ensuring contracts of employment were processed as per IDA requirements and conducting exit interviews with employees.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · Fethard, Co.Tipperary

• One of Europe’s leading ribs and cooked meats providers .
• Updated all personnel files and maintained both manual and electronic HR databases.
• Maintained continuous improvement of Talent Management System (TMS).
• Collated HR data for weekly & monthly reporting.
• Involved in a variety of HR projects e.g. graduate recruitment marketing, people metrics reports, updating HR policies and procedures.
• Ensured a structured and up-to-date filling system was in place.
• Assisted in the administration of Ribworld’s Recruitment. I have also conducted a large number both of interviews both in person and via Skype.
• Prepared all induction material for new recruits and delivered the company’s induction programme.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 0 mo · Greater Dublin

• A market-leading publisher of sport and betting information that publishes a national daily a national daily newspaper and operates various websites and mobile products.
• Supported the creation of bid plans for new business and retention.
• Cold calling for classified adverts and booked adverts for the newspaper.
• Distributed marketing material for major racing festivals.
• Prepared and distributed surveys to improve existing products.
• Conducted research as part of brand campaigns and NPD processes.

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Fethard

• The world’s largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses
• My daily tasks were as follows:
• Hired to assist various barn managers in the Foaling & Pre-Foaling Divisions. This position allowed me to work with some of the most valuable broodmares in the world.
• Role required a steadfast commitment to ensuring the cleanliness and safety of stables, paddocks & veterinary facilities etc.
• Accountable for completing and producing documents relating to animal wellbeing.
• Responsible for monitoring and assessing broodmares during and after normal working hours. Role requires a high attention to detail as well as a consistently high communicative ability.
• Acted as a source of guidance for weekend/student staff.