SanK Kurasiak

Skilled in HR processes, purchase orders, stock control, training records, and data management. Returned to corporate work following a 3 year career break for travel. Highly organised, adaptable, and confident supporting both people focused and operational business functions.

Office Administrator - Biffa-Cannock

(2026-01)

• Process and manage purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Conduct weekly stocktaking and maintain accurate inventory records
• Monitor and update training matrix spreadsheets to ensure employee training compliance
• Carry out on site checks of consumables and update stock spreadsheets accordingly
• Maintain administrative records and support day to day site operations
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and general administrative duties
• Liaise with site staff and departments regarding stock and operational requirements

HR Assistant - Palletways Ltd-Fradley

(2022-05 - 2022-10)

• Manage onboarding processes by drafting offer letters and contracts, and ensuring seamless data entry into the HR system, improving new hire experience.
• Process multiple starters and leavers weekly, system update, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
• Conduct thorough pre-employment checks, including right to work and references, reducing risk and ensuring legal compliance.
• Manage HR administration and payroll support via outsourced provider, maintaining accurate employee records and contracts for 250 employees.
• Produce management reports that supported decision making and highlighted key HR metrics.
• Optimise HR processes and templates, increasing efficiency and reducing administrative errors.

HR Administrator - Lichfield District Council

(2020-11 - 2022-04)

• Provided comprehensive administrative support for a busy HR team, ensuring recruitment and onboarding processes ran smoothly and efficiently.
• Supported payroll administration, helping deliver accurate and timely payroll through accurate data input and attention to detail.
• Contributed to payroll system implementation, auditing processes, identifying issues, and supporting a seamless transition to the new system.
• Prepared and processed payroll claim forms, managing sickness, holidays, and contractual changes accurately and consistently.
• Maintained employee records on HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the team.
• Assisted with ad hoc HR projects, providing flexible support and contributing to process improvements.

HR Administrator - Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

(2015-08 - 2020-08)

reason for leaving - redundancy

• First point of contact for employees' queries via telephone, email and HR helpdesk.
• Supporting managers for over 300 nurseries with HR queries.
• Responsible for overseeing the onboarding recruitment process.
• Handling paperwork for any new starters, contractual changes, leavers and promotions.
• Knowledge of Sage and Ciphr systems.
• Training Nursery Managers on how to use the HR system from a manager's perspective.
• Supporting with the implementation of the New HR system.
• Supporting nursery managers and payroll team with data input to meet the deadlines.

Assistant Manager - Grocery Shop - Lichfield, UK

(2011 - 2015)

• Responsible for all cash/card transactions and balance of the cash till at the end of the day.
• Opening and closing of the business
• Controlled and facilitated replenishing of stock and ensured that all stock on display was in-date.
• Facilitated store management in ordering, locating, and receiving inventory.
• Improved customer experience by listening to customers' needs and acting accordingly by improving the navigation around the store and increasing the product range.
• Managed the store operations in compliance with established store policies and health and safety protocols.

Housekeeper - Canada & South East Asia

(2022 - 2025)

Supported day-to-day operations in fast-paced, structured environments.

• Worked to strict procedures, schedules, and health & safety standards
• Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and strong time management
• Maintained continuous employment during a planned international period

CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resources Practice - Human Resources (2021-01 - 2022-03)

NVQ Business Administration Level 2 - Business Administration - Protocol Education Ltd (2015-08 - 2016-08)

GCSE or equivalent - St John Wall Catholic School (2005 - 2008)