Meredith Pugh Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Pembroke Parish, Bm

Bermuda

Bermuda

Bermuda

Responsible for monitoring membership numbers, welcoming new members, answering any website queries and reconnecting with previous membersRan a member gifting program to encourage reconnecting with the HR communityLed a very successful Employment Law event in 2021, partnering with Carey Olsen to educate the HR community of changes to the Bermuda Employment Act (Employment Amendment Act 2021)

Hamilton, Bermuda

Accomplishments:Built relationships with key stakeholders across different industries ((re)insurance, financial services, not-for-profits and relevant government departments)Successfully submitted all work permits (New Business, Periodic and Standard) and provided coordination support for all recruitment and HR processes for a reinsurance start-up from London since November 2020Responsibilities:Manage the immigration process for all internal staff and external clients… Show more Accomplishments:Built relationships with key stakeholders across different industries ((re)insurance, financial services, not-for-profits and relevant government departments)Successfully submitted all work permits (New Business, Periodic and Standard) and provided coordination support for all recruitment and HR processes for a reinsurance start-up from London since November 2020Responsibilities:Manage the immigration process for all internal staff and external clients, educating and guiding through the overall process and preparing and submitting the work permit application (Standard, Short Term, New Business, Periodic Work Permits and Applications for Residence)Manage staff benefits for ~70 employees including health insurance, social insurance and pension, and correspondence with health and pension providers and the Department of Social InsuranceAdminister and manage weekly, online timesheet systemManage the staff onboarding and termination processesParticipate in the recruitment process by posting compelling job requisitions (Royal Gazette advertising, Bermuda Job Board and company website), reviewing resumes and phone screening candidatesPrepare resumes of candidates for presentation to clientsManage the reference process for all candidates Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accomplishments:Created a candidate categorization system (skills, qualifications, location, etc.) within the ATS which significantly reduced search time, resulting in faster candidate submittals to clients and more candidates placed. Set the categorization system up within the ATS, trained the team on the new candidate data entry techniques and created training documents.Expanded the Recruitment Coordinator role to involve more client management (submitting candidates, managing… Show more Accomplishments:Created a candidate categorization system (skills, qualifications, location, etc.) within the ATS which significantly reduced search time, resulting in faster candidate submittals to clients and more candidates placed. Set the categorization system up within the ATS, trained the team on the new candidate data entry techniques and created training documents.Expanded the Recruitment Coordinator role to involve more client management (submitting candidates, managing assignment extensions, etc.) and candidate management (managing the placement process in the ATS, constant direct contact with the candidates) than previous Recruitment CoordinatorsCreated a fillable PDF reference form, resulting in references being completed faster and with less effortMember of the Social Impact Committee, responsible for organizing monthly staff events to raise money for different charitable initiatives as well as the annual summer and holiday partiesAwarded Employee of Year for 2018Responsibilities:Participated in the candidate intake process by posting compelling job requisitions, reviewing resumes, phone screening candidates and scheduling and conducting interviewsAdministered and managed weekly, online timesheet system, audited and corrected all payroll and scheduling discrepanciesManaged the reference process for all candidatesResponsible for weekly reporting on recruitment and sales activity to division headsSupported the Recruitment Team in the development of recruitment strategiesResponded to candidate and client inquiries and/or problems immediately Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accomplishments:Planned and executed annual client appreciation event for 150 people, which received commendations from clients and CEOImproved the experience of internal staff through the implementation of an ATS/CRM upgrade, an email migration from Bullhorn Mail to Outlook, and a Microsoft Office upgradeEnhanced the experience of all 1000+ external temporary staff through the automation of the hiring and payroll processesCreated The Bagg Group’s Green Initiative and The Bagg… Show more Accomplishments:Planned and executed annual client appreciation event for 150 people, which received commendations from clients and CEOImproved the experience of internal staff through the implementation of an ATS/CRM upgrade, an email migration from Bullhorn Mail to Outlook, and a Microsoft Office upgradeEnhanced the experience of all 1000+ external temporary staff through the automation of the hiring and payroll processesCreated The Bagg Group’s Green Initiative and The Bagg Group’s Winter Fitness InitiativeAwarded Rookie of the Year in January 2016Responsibilities:Responsible for all office management duties including office supply & kitchen orders, RFP preparation, staff vacation tracking, planning company-wide events and organizing couriersProvided IT support to both internal staff and external candidates, including new employee onboarding and departures, password resets and file recovery Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English

Activities and Societies: McMaster Student Ambassador for Bermuda, MacServe

High School Diploma With Honours

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Student Council Member

Post Graduate Program, Publishing

Activities and Societies: Book club