Head of Human Resources & Organisational Development

• Oct 2022 - Present

Non Executive Board Member

• May 2021 - Present

Voluntary member of Vantastic Non-Exec Board Voluntary member of Vantastic Non-Exec Board

Senior Human Resources Consultant

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

Supporting design of people strategy Supporting design of people strategy

National Human Resources Director

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

HR strategy • Development, implementation and execution of the HR strategy • Responsibility for the organisation’s talent functions and culture • Ownership of the companies GPTW employee survey and action planning to increase engagement and satisfaction •Proactively bring new ideas to both the Human Resources and KN Ireland strategic direction. HR Operations • Leading HR services, including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management, HR information systems • Leading recruitment activity via a corporate Talent sourcing centre • Co-ordination of HR admin activity and reporting via a corporate Shared Services Centre • Developing company Employer branding, Health & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, Succession, and Employee Engagement strategies • Drive continuous improvement and increase efficiencies. • Oversee employment law compliance and compliance to regulatory concerns. • Develop and agree HR KPIs in order to support the business and enable decisions • Management of HR systems information HR team leadership • Inspire and lead the team members to achieve the business strategy and actively support their professional development, skills and experiences. • Work with the HR teams to execute best practice HR service model. NMT & Regional management • Accountable to your Management Board colleagues for the performance of the HR function, as well as providing strategic counsel on all people matters • Positive collaboration with the management board and Local, Regional & Global HR Teams. • Contribute to overall company strategy as part of the NMT • Support and Implement Regional & local initiatives as required Reward / Compensation & benefits • Full responsibility for all reward, compensation and benefits lifecycle in conjunction with outsourced payroll vendor Show less

Head of HR at Flogas Ireland

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

HR Strategy• Established Developed and implemented HR strategy for the business utilising KPIs to drive business decisions and change. • Influence key business decisions with pragmatic application of best practice in people management.HR Operations • Established, ran, and grew the HR function establishing and implementing HR policies, processes, and solutions to deliver business requirements. Drive and support ongoing recruitment processes and improved employer branding, talent pipeline, candidate experience, and process streamlining • Maintaining a positive IR and ER climate through regular engagement surveys and actions, Trade union engagement to drive employee engagement• Implement Talent Management & Succession planning. Implementing appropriate leadership development training at all leadership levels in the organisation.• Ensure relevant policies are designed and managed with the employee experience and business goals in mind. Proactively ensure all HR systems, local policies and procedures are updated regularly and in compliance with current Irish / NI employment legislation, and that HR processes are working efficiently and deliver the business requirements HR Team Leadership• Built and lead a strong and capable HR team to deliver business needs and move the HR function to best in class including the HR, reward, and facilities • Full responsibility for all reward, compensation and benefits lifecycle in house. Annual payroll of €14 million SLT & Corporate • Collaborate with SLT, and extended management teams, to fully understand the key business performance issues, objectives and drivers, and associated people requirements for both the current and future business challenges.• Work closely with DCC HR colleagues based across other geographies to ensure adoption and sharing of best practice. Leading Health and Wellbeing workstream involving HR and HSE colleagues across multiple DCC businesses and geographical locations. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2020

Human Resources Manager

• Dec 2006 - Aug 2015

As part of the Regional Management Team (RMT), I reported to the Managing Director and shared responsibility for running the region with a multidisciplinary team of 8 colleagues. Responsibilities included: Recruitment, selection and manpower planning • Co-ordination and implementation of manpower including recruitment, TUPE and downsizing • Selection including screening, interviewing and use of ability and psychometric testing • Supervision of payroll Training, development, and coaching • Training and development complete cycle including TNA, design with external training partners and implementation assessment • Development of RMT using of 360° feedback and executive coaching • Devising and delivering induction programmes • Developing and delivering HR skills training to managers and leaders HR Department Management • Management of 3 HR employees including Payroll Specialist. • Responsibility for all employee records • Management of HR Department budget HR Strategy • Devising, planning, and implementation of HR strategy Employment law Compliance • Ensuring compliance with updates in employment law • Lead representative for the company in various legal claims Employee relations • Working with managers on HR issues including recruitment, performance management, employee development & satisfaction, pay & reward, & employee turnover. • Solving exceptional HR issues including grievance, bullying / harassment and disciplinary including dismissal • Increased employee satisfaction through action plans arising from employee surveys. Projects • Implementation of job grading system using the HAY methodology including use of market driven pay data and performance related pay increases • Successful launch of Indaver Ireland recruitment website including employee testimonials • Overseeing HR business partner’s implementation of bespoke training software and bespoke time recording software • Successful implementation of new initiatives and procedures Show less

Medical Secretary

• May 2005 - Sep 2006

Medical Secretary to number of Cardiothoraic Surgeons Medical Secretary to number of Cardiothoraic Surgeons

Medical Secretary

• Dec 1999 - Sep 2001

Medical secretary to Consultants in the Hospital Medical secretary to Consultants in the Hospital