Business Partner Generalist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Human Resources Generalist

• Apr 2016 - Mar 2022

Providing input to the development of HR policies, processes and procedures including proactively identifying areas for improvement; Providing recruitment support to ensure all vacancies are successfully filled with skilled and experienced employees; Providing day to day HR support across various functional areas including but not limited to production & administration of employment contracts and amendments, benefits administration, leave and absence management, starters, movers & leavers process; Maintaining accurate & up to date employee information on the HR System & Database; Organising and coordinating the Induction schedule for new employees; Co-ordinating the Performance Management and Bonus/Salary review process; Liaising with line managers and provide advice and support on relevant issues/ employee individual cases; Responding to employee enquiries ensuring that all issues are resolved efficiently and in a timely manner; Staying up to date with employment legislation and maintain HR related data and employment records in line with SoftCo policies and legislative and audit requirements; Co-ordinating employee training & development plans and identify and organise training & development initiatives; Managing and processing weekly and monthly payroll for Ireland and engage with external payroll providers in Finland, UK and USA to ensure the accurate processing of payroll, including: Accurate completion of payroll and benefit administration Inputting and calculation of holidays, sick leave etc Conducting project work as may be assigned from time to time; Ensure adherence to company policies and compliance standards, at all times. Show less

Manager/Senior Therapist

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

Managed the day to day operations of a very busy Salon which was also a new business at the time. I managed a large team of Senior therapists helping them to develop their sales skills and strategy. Building relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and a positive experience on each visit. Carrying out regular in house product and treatment training to employees,ensuring best practice was maintained within the Salon at all times. Ensuring good relations between all members of staff and encouraging them to work together and share their industry skills with each other. Reaching and achieving daily and weekly targets – keeping staff members motivated and on track to achieve their targets. Show less

Beauty Therapist

• May 2013 - Nov 2014

Carrying out luxury, relaxing beauty treatments to a very high standard in a busy Hotel Spa environment while remaining calm and keeping to a tight schedule Carrying out luxury, relaxing beauty treatments to a very high standard in a busy Hotel Spa environment while remaining calm and keeping to a tight schedule

Beauty Therapist

• Dec 2011 - May 2013

Reception duties-taking calls and making booking, keeping and organised schedule to work around a number of therapists. Carrying out a range of treatments for regular customers on a daily basis. Reception duties-taking calls and making booking, keeping and organised schedule to work around a number of therapists. Carrying out a range of treatments for regular customers on a daily basis.

Beauty Counter Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Opening and closing duties, cashing up and lodging large sums of cash at the end of day Dealing with customers in an extremely fast pace, hectic environment Reaching daily targets individually and as part of a team Opening and closing duties, cashing up and lodging large sums of cash at the end of day Dealing with customers in an extremely fast pace, hectic environment Reaching daily targets individually and as part of a team

Lancome Counter Manager

• Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

Attending all Lancôme trainings and having in-depth knowledge the extensive range Keeping on track with daily targets and planning events to launch new products in store Competing with other luxury brands within store Liaising with reps and keeping a portfolio of events, ideas and targets Ordering stock and maintaining a constant acceptable level of stock in store with popular brands Attending all Lancôme trainings and having in-depth knowledge the extensive range Keeping on track with daily targets and planning events to launch new products in store Competing with other luxury brands within store Liaising with reps and keeping a portfolio of events, ideas and targets Ordering stock and maintaining a constant acceptable level of stock in store with popular brands

Reception/Administration

• Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

The first point of contact within the agency Taking and transferring calls for the 20 + in house staff as well as the Galway office and in regular contact with the UK Providing relief cover when other members of staff, such as personal assistants to the company directors, were absent. Taking accurate messages and forwarding to the relevant persons Meeting and greeting clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner Manage meeting room bookings Handling all incoming and outgoing post Administration support for the administration offices and accounts department. Other general administration duties as required Show less

Vita Liberata Counter Manager

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

Strategic sales planning to boost sales and compete among well known brands Promoting a new brand in a busy department store Maintaining stock and keeping the counter in order Attending product training and organising meetings with field sales reps Strategic sales planning to boost sales and compete among well known brands Promoting a new brand in a busy department store Maintaining stock and keeping the counter in order Attending product training and organising meetings with field sales reps