Experience

Kilkenny County Council

• Ireland
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Staff Officer - HR Department

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Insight HR

• County Kilkenny, Ireland

• HR Advisor

  • Nov 2017 - May 2019



Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce

• Office Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2017



EirGrid Group

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior HR Generalist

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  Reporting directly to the HR Director I was responsible for managing the transfer of employees from the ESB National Grid to EirGrid. This role also included overseeing the recruitment of new EirGrid employees. - Conducted thorough analysis to develop a talent map of business critical roles and employees. - - Worked with the Senior Management Team to identify the business risk associated with staff not transferring from ESB to the new company. - Developed a plan to manage the compensation… Show more Reporting directly to the HR Director I was responsible for managing the transfer of employees from the ESB National Grid to EirGrid. This role also included overseeing the recruitment of new EirGrid employees. - Conducted thorough analysis to develop a talent map of business critical roles and employees. - - Worked with the Senior Management Team to identify the business risk associated with staff not transferring from ESB to the new company. - Developed a plan to manage the compensation and benefits implications of the transfer in line with Transfer of Undertakings legislation. - Negotiated with Unions on revised HR policies and work with unions to implement a new employee handbook. - Responsible for overseeing the tendering and establishment of the new EirGrid Pension Scheme. Show less Reporting directly to the HR Director I was responsible for managing the transfer of employees from the ESB National Grid to EirGrid. This role also included overseeing the recruitment of new EirGrid employees. - Conducted thorough analysis to develop a talent map of business critical roles and employees. - - Worked with the Senior Management Team to identify the business risk associated with staff not transferring from ESB to the new company. - Developed a plan to manage the compensation… Show more Reporting directly to the HR Director I was responsible for managing the transfer of employees from the ESB National Grid to EirGrid. This role also included overseeing the recruitment of new EirGrid employees. - Conducted thorough analysis to develop a talent map of business critical roles and employees. - - Worked with the Senior Management Team to identify the business risk associated with staff not transferring from ESB to the new company. - Developed a plan to manage the compensation and benefits implications of the transfer in line with Transfer of Undertakings legislation. - Negotiated with Unions on revised HR policies and work with unions to implement a new employee handbook. - Responsible for overseeing the tendering and establishment of the new EirGrid Pension Scheme. Show less



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior HR Generalist

  • Aug 2000 - Oct 2001

  Reporting directly to the HR Director, I was responsible for the implementation of a redundancy and redeployment programme for 222 employees following the sale of Citigroup's Diner card franchise. - Developed and managed the implementation of the communications plan for the change programme. Worked closely with the relevant Business Managers to ensure that all key communications messages were rolled out effectively to all impacted employees. - Worked with senior management to develop a… Show more Reporting directly to the HR Director, I was responsible for the implementation of a redundancy and redeployment programme for 222 employees following the sale of Citigroup's Diner card franchise. - Developed and managed the implementation of the communications plan for the change programme. Worked closely with the relevant Business Managers to ensure that all key communications messages were rolled out effectively to all impacted employees. - Worked with senior management to develop a business continuity plan to ensure the business operated successfully until completion of the sale. - Responsible for overseeing the processing of redundancy payments to 155 staff members. Show less Reporting directly to the HR Director, I was responsible for the implementation of a redundancy and redeployment programme for 222 employees following the sale of Citigroup's Diner card franchise. - Developed and managed the implementation of the communications plan for the change programme. Worked closely with the relevant Business Managers to ensure that all key communications messages were rolled out effectively to all impacted employees. - Worked with senior management to develop a… Show more Reporting directly to the HR Director, I was responsible for the implementation of a redundancy and redeployment programme for 222 employees following the sale of Citigroup's Diner card franchise. - Developed and managed the implementation of the communications plan for the change programme. Worked closely with the relevant Business Managers to ensure that all key communications messages were rolled out effectively to all impacted employees. - Worked with senior management to develop a business continuity plan to ensure the business operated successfully until completion of the sale. - Responsible for overseeing the processing of redundancy payments to 155 staff members. Show less



Concern Worldwide

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Manager HR/International Recruitment Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

  Responsible for recruitment for all international vacancies. Developed a Rapid Response Unit to facilitate response capacity for international emergency situations. In conjunction with HR Manager prepared annual recruitment budget and resourcing plan. Prepared an annual recruitment plan based on agreed recruitment strategies.

• HR Officer & Development Worker

  • Jan 1989 - Aug 1999

  HR Officer Responsible for the recruitment of staff across 10 countries. Designed & developed employment contracts for employees overseas. Developed tailored recruitment campaigns. Implemented debriefing and support services for employees returning from overseas assignments Development Worker Provided on the ground support in overseas countries of assignment through recruitment of local staff. Provided logistical and administrative support to programme… Show more HR Officer Responsible for the recruitment of staff across 10 countries. Designed & developed employment contracts for employees overseas. Developed tailored recruitment campaigns. Implemented debriefing and support services for employees returning from overseas assignments Development Worker Provided on the ground support in overseas countries of assignment through recruitment of local staff. Provided logistical and administrative support to programme areas. Responsible for administering payroll, visa and work permits for international staff.