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County Dublin, Ireland

(Temporary assignment returning from maternity leave)- Hired to establish a new recruitment function for Zarrdia, an IT start-up.- Developed content for a new careers page on the company website & LinkedIn and worked to establish an employer brand in the market.- Created and implemented a robust recruitment process and introduced assessment materials to ensure objectivity in the selection process. - Introduced job description templates & created interview materials in line with… Show more (Temporary assignment returning from maternity leave)- Hired to establish a new recruitment function for Zarrdia, an IT start-up.- Developed content for a new careers page on the company website & LinkedIn and worked to establish an employer brand in the market.- Created and implemented a robust recruitment process and introduced assessment materials to ensure objectivity in the selection process. - Introduced job description templates & created interview materials in line with company values.- Introduced effective resourcing strategies to fulfil recruitment needs, primarily direct sourcing via LinkedIn. Show less

Grange Castle

(Contract Position)- Responsible for driving and owning end to end recruitment for Pfizer across Ireland including sourcing, selection, offer development & processing new hires. - Recruited across Pfizer sites at all levels for core business areas. - Organised and facilitated assessment centres.- Responsible for including Hi further candidate assessment and evaluation techniques to ensure accurate selection and drive a standardised approach to filling business critical… Show more (Contract Position)- Responsible for driving and owning end to end recruitment for Pfizer across Ireland including sourcing, selection, offer development & processing new hires. - Recruited across Pfizer sites at all levels for core business areas. - Organised and facilitated assessment centres.- Responsible for including Hi further candidate assessment and evaluation techniques to ensure accurate selection and drive a standardised approach to filling business critical roles.- Utilised and developed innovative and effective resourcing strategies to fulfil recruitment needs, such as direct sourcing (LinkedIn), social networking and headhunting. - Partnered with 3rd party vendors to ensure a clear and consistent approach to hiring talent for hard to fill roles. - Established effective relationships with hiring managers, HR partners & candidates.- Partnered with hiring managers to gain a full understanding of hiring needs and guided them through the recruitment process.- Supported & guided manager’s to navigate ‘Workday’, a new HR system that launched globally.- Evaluated candidate backgrounds to match core competencies with key hiring requirements and assessed motivational fit.- Oversaw the internal recruitment process ensuring fairness, accurate predictions and transparency. - Developed candidate pipelines for future roles where possible.- Developed a strong network internally and externally to ensure Pfizer had access to a diverse talent pool in the marketplace.- Attended recruitment events such as career fairs & college open days to enhance the candidate pool & promote Pfizer as the employer of choice. Show less

(Contract Position)- Managing internal and external recruitment activity, including liaising with hiring managers, candidates, interview boards and external media. - Advising hiring managers on recruitment best practice.- Working to improve and streamline HR processes and procedures.- Tracking and using HR data and systems that facilitate improved people management and organizational efficiency.- Maintaining accurate colleague records- Assisting Teagasc in meeting the… Show more (Contract Position)- Managing internal and external recruitment activity, including liaising with hiring managers, candidates, interview boards and external media. - Advising hiring managers on recruitment best practice.- Working to improve and streamline HR processes and procedures.- Tracking and using HR data and systems that facilitate improved people management and organizational efficiency.- Maintaining accurate colleague records- Assisting Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan through adherence to best practice protocols. Show less

- Managing the Business Development Team, concentrating on new ways to grow this area of the business. Focusing on introducing new partners and developing relationships with network partners to grow our business proposition. - The purpose of the department was to work with businesses in the mobile technology industry and beyond, partnering them in bringing their product into contact with potential customers whilst building awareness of their brand.- Maintaining current relationships and… Show more - Managing the Business Development Team, concentrating on new ways to grow this area of the business. Focusing on introducing new partners and developing relationships with network partners to grow our business proposition. - The purpose of the department was to work with businesses in the mobile technology industry and beyond, partnering them in bringing their product into contact with potential customers whilst building awareness of their brand.- Maintaining current relationships and establishing new relationships with potential partners.- Managing and coordinating marketing events agreed with new partners.- Liaising with 92 retail stores across the estate and internal departments – Marketing, HR, Commercial, Finance & Business Change to deliver partner marketing activity.- Overseeing the B2B department from head office and across 92 retail stores, working to develop and increase our strength in this market while maintaining excellent relationships with our network partners. - Delivering training to retail on any new initiatives introduced by the networks specifically related to our business proposition. Show less

- Oversaw the retail & corporate recruitment process for Carphone Warehouse in Ireland.- Advised Key Stakeholders on recruitment best practice & implemented this across the business.- Delivered high calibre candidates to the business ensuring consistency of our sourcing & selection decisions.- Introduced and delivered all talent & recruitment specific training programmes across retail and head office.- Worked closely with the HRBP and department managers to arrange and deliver… Show more - Oversaw the retail & corporate recruitment process for Carphone Warehouse in Ireland.- Advised Key Stakeholders on recruitment best practice & implemented this across the business.- Delivered high calibre candidates to the business ensuring consistency of our sourcing & selection decisions.- Introduced and delivered all talent & recruitment specific training programmes across retail and head office.- Worked closely with the HRBP and department managers to arrange and deliver training programmes, workshops and coaching sessions.- Ensured Centre of Excellence initiatives were delivered to the Irish business in a timely manner.- Organised & facilitated assessment centres and interviews for internal & external candidates from entry level through to senior management.- Managed a team of 15 regional recruiters across the retail estate to ensure they were following recruitment best practice.- Managed Talent across the business working closely with line managers to ensure that appropriate action plans were in place.- Identified current and future skills gaps within the organisation structure.- Drove a quality candidate experience, ensuring to select the right people, in the right place at the right time. Show less

- Developed new business using sales, marketing techniques & networking to attract business from retailers and increase market share.- Negotiated new contracts with clients.- Effectively managed multiple accounts while developing & maintaining client relationships.- Accountable for delivering KPI’s in line with company targets.- Advertised vacancies on relevant job boards.- Provided CV, interview and career advice to candidates.- Received & screened applications… Show more - Developed new business using sales, marketing techniques & networking to attract business from retailers and increase market share.- Negotiated new contracts with clients.- Effectively managed multiple accounts while developing & maintaining client relationships.- Accountable for delivering KPI’s in line with company targets.- Advertised vacancies on relevant job boards.- Provided CV, interview and career advice to candidates.- Received & screened applications, conducted interviews and short listed candidates.- Delivered high calibre candidates, ensuring all client requirements were met.- Researched, Headhunted, identified and approached suitable candidates.- Coached and led clients & candidates throughout the hiring process.- Managed the job offer process and negotiated salary packages.- Conducted reference checks on candidates. Show less

- Responsible for generating revenue selling display advertising for the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent and Evening Herald.- Serviced and renewed existing accounts as well as prospecting new accounts.- Established and maintained current client and potential client relationships.- Prepared presentations, proposals and sales contracts.- Met daily deadlines and ensured individual targets were met as well as team revenue goals.