Experience

Valeo Foods Ireland

• Ireland
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Enviroment Social and Governance (ESG)

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Valeo Foods Ltd

• Head of HR

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

• Senior HR Business Partner

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018



GSK Ireland

• River Walk, City West, Dublin 22, Ireland

• HR Business Partner

  • Nov 2014 - Sep 2017



PEI Surgical

• Ireland
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2014

  My Responsibilities:> Partner and provide Strategic HRM Consultancy, Expertise and Advice to PEI's Directors and Leadership Teams> Recruit, Develop and Manage PEI's HR Team> Overall Management of Human Resources Services, Programmes and Policies including: * A Comprehensive Recruitment Strategy including PEI’s Induction and Mentoring Programmes * An Innovative Retention Strategy including Employee Engagement and Development * Management of Organisational Change and Project Management Programmes> Drive the Great Place To Work (GPTW) agenda to ensure PEI remained an employer of choiceKey Achievements: > Initiated, drove and succeeded in having PEI placed on the Best Companies to Work in Ireland list for 2003 to 2007, 2013 and 2014. In addition PEI was:* No 1 in Best Companies to Work For in Ireland 50- 100 employees category in 2007* Received the Outstanding Achievement in Respect award in 2006> Pioneered, created and developed an innovative leadership development programme culminating in PEI’s Commercial Academy with 32 participants over the last 4 years> Initiated PEI’s New Competency Based Reward System> Project managed PEI’s investment in specialised dialysis (Wellstone) clinics in Kilkenny and Galway> Created and led the development of PEI’s Canteen ensuring a recreational and innovative space> Partnered PEI’s Senior Leadership Team in defining PEI’s Cultural Ethos and Values system and providing a tangible space for these to be visible and alive Show less

• Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2001 - Aug 2005

  My Responsibilities:* Continuously working, in conjunction with each Manager, to develop Best Practice in line with business requirements and provide support and advice on HR policies.* Provide expert advice and guidance on the legal and HR implications for management decisions and ensure compliance to all employee relations legislation* Employee relations support to both PEI and Wellstone employees* Develop and continually strive to improve upon current HR policies and processes and keep up to date with changing employment legislation, maintaining and updating PEI’s company handbook as appropriate.* Support the on-going provision of a responsive, efficient and effective and proactive recruitment service. * Developed and implemented a Company Training Plan and a Training Needs Analysis model fit for purpose*Prepare and update monthly payroll information for both PEI and the Wellstone Clinic*Compensation and benefits administration to include bonus plans, VHI and pension data.*Produce relevant HR reports for PEI’s Leadership team* Actively work with PEI teams on objectives to add value to PEI’s stakeholders, internally and externally * A member of PEI’s ISO teamKey Achievements: >Key Member of “Project Splash” an Organisational Change project moving from a “Flat Self- Directed team” model to a “Team Leader” model of management >Designed and delivered a competency based interview training programme leading to the development of an Internal Recruitment Panel  >Established PEI’s CSR, Wellbeing and Health & Safety committees, key contributors in the continuous development of PEI’s employees >Researched and developed PEI’s Company Handbook >Developed a Referral Scheme resulting in attracting key talent and reducing recruitment costs  >Developed an Exit Interview process which provides insightful information to middle and senior management teams Show less

• HR Administrator

  • Apr 2000 - May 2001

  My responsibilities included: *Co-ordination of all Interview & Training activity  *Develop, implement and carry out standard/tailored reference checks as requested *Administration and issuing of all employment contracts *Design and implementation of an employee records filing system *Ensuring ISO training administration protocols were adhered tooKey Achievement: Researched and introduced a Time & Attendance Software programme ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and improved employee record keeping. Show less

• Customer Care and Procurement

  • Jul 1998 - Apr 2000

  I commenced my career in PEI in a commercial support role providing customer care, sales support and procurement for the Orthopaedic division of the business. As a member of a self directed team I also had responsibility for recruitment and training within the team.



Rehab Lotteries & Irish Charity Cards

• Dame Street, Dublin 2

• Customer Service Administrator

  • Nov 1987 - Jul 1998

  My responsibilities were as follows: Customer Sales Orders, Invoicing, Sales Returns and Sales Support, Customer Site Visits and Outbound Tele Service Calls, Running Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sales Reports. Key Achievement: Completing an in-depth analysis of the sales process which led to the implementation of a new quality controlled sales cycle My responsibilities were as follows: Customer Sales Orders, Invoicing, Sales Returns and Sales Support, Customer Site Visits and Outbound Tele Service Calls, Running Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sales Reports. Key Achievement: Completing an in-depth analysis of the sales process which led to the implementation of a new quality controlled sales cycle



H Williams (Formerly Tesco)

• Greenhills Rd, Dublin 24

• Customer Service Administrator

  • Mar 1986 - Nov 1987

  Key Responsibilities: Customer Relations, Marketing & Promotional Voucher Coordination, Petty Cash Control and Secretarial Duties. Key Achievement: Established an In-Store Complaints Protocol Key Responsibilities: Customer Relations, Marketing & Promotional Voucher Coordination, Petty Cash Control and Secretarial Duties. Key Achievement: Established an In-Store Complaints Protocol