Deborah Sanderson Email and Phone Number

Various roles held:Assistant HR Business Partner (1½ years) Provided a first level support service to managers on the operation of employee relations policies and procedures: sickness absence, carers/discretionary leave and flexible working. Ensured the College's sickness absence management policy and procedure was implemented and adhered to across all areas of the College. Carried out investigations into short and long-term absenteeism and provided advice, information and… Show more Various roles held:Assistant HR Business Partner (1½ years) Provided a first level support service to managers on the operation of employee relations policies and procedures: sickness absence, carers/discretionary leave and flexible working. Ensured the College's sickness absence management policy and procedure was implemented and adhered to across all areas of the College. Carried out investigations into short and long-term absenteeism and provided advice, information and guidance to management on such matters in line with policy and assisted the HR Business Partner team in investigations as required.A key achievement for me in this role was the completion of a large sickness absence project which involved centralising all sickness absence data within the HR Department. I developed a sickness absence toolkit, and provided training to HR staff on producing sickness absence reports and identifying triggers.Acting Employee Resourcing Advisor (Maternity Cover, 9 months)I managed the College’s Recruitment and Selection process, which included establishing and maintaining a set of operational procedures. I worked with recruiting managers across the College on the development of recruitment documentation such as job descriptions, person specifications advertisements and interview questions. I was responsible for ensuring recruitment exercises were carried out promptly and in line with College policy. I managed a small team of HR clerical staff and was the administrator for the College's online recruitment system.HR Services Assistant ( 4½ years) Responsibilities included preparing application packs, communicating with applicants at all stages of the recruitment process, completing pre-employment checks, issuing offers of employment, contracts and arranging probationary meetings. I processed starter and leaver information for payroll and was responsible for the management and administration of employee benefit schemes. Show less

Recruitment Co-ordinator (2½ years)I co-ordinated internal and external recruitment activity and ensured recruitment activity was carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures. I ensured job descriptions and personnel specifications were accurate and complied with EO legislation. I carried out the shortlisting of all vacancies and deputised for the Recruitment Officer as required.Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover, 10 months)I managed all internal and… Show more Recruitment Co-ordinator (2½ years)I co-ordinated internal and external recruitment activity and ensured recruitment activity was carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures. I ensured job descriptions and personnel specifications were accurate and complied with EO legislation. I carried out the shortlisting of all vacancies and deputised for the Recruitment Officer as required.Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover, 10 months)I managed all internal and external recruitment activity and supervised a team of 5 staff. I approved selection decisions and ensured recruitment documentation was complete and supported the decision to appoint. I controlled and scheduled bus driver assessment centres and acted as main signatory for POCVA/Access NI security checks. I also co-ordinated Translink’s participation in jobs fair programmes and provided a variety of reports/statistics in relation to recruitment and selection.Recruitment Clerk (4½ years)I provided clerical support to all aspects of recruitment process for a wide range of vacancies within the Company. I issued and processed application forms, arranged aptitude tests, interviews and medicals, and prepared offer letters. I also maintained and updated computerised and manual records and systems Show less