Senior Recruitment Consultant - EWS Recruitment - Melbourne, Australia
(2024-11 - 2026-01)
Progressed from Recruitment Consultant to Senior Recruitment Consultant within 6 months, reflecting strong delivery in high-volume hiring and client support.
- Partnered with site managers and project leads to scope workforce requirements across multiple sites and align hiring activity to operational timelines.
- Managed high-volume workforce requirements across multiple sites, balancing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced recruitment setting.
- Ensured all workers met compliance requirements including right-to-work checks, certifications, and site-specific standards.
- Advised clients on hiring approaches, candidate suitability and market conditions to support effective decision making.
- Acted as defacto HR Advisor due to the small nature of the EWS team, and lack of dedicated in house HR team.
- Advised on internal policy queries, disciplinaries, and led weekly team meetings in absence of senior management.
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Ornua Co-Operative Ltd - Dublin, Ireland
(2022-08 - 2023-12)
- Partnered with site leadership to deliver workforce planning strategy during the Kerrygold Park site expansion in Mitchelstown, aligning hiring activity to operational growth.
- Supported business growth by scaling headcount from 100 to 250+ employees during a site expansion, advising leaders on hiring strategy, onboarding, and workforce integration.
- Collaborated with HR and business leaders to ensure recruitment activities aligned with broader talent and capability plans.
- Provided regular recruitment insights and market data to support workforce decision making.
- Ensured all onboarding and compliance processes were completed in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored and coached junior members of the HR team, supporting capability development with the People Services function.
People Services HR Advisor - Ornua Co-Operative Ltd - Dublin, Ireland
(2021-01 - 2022-08)
- Partnered with managers across Ireland and the UK to advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, investigations, and performance issues.
- Coached line managers to build confidence and capability in managing ER cases and applying HR policies consistently.
- Supported the delivery of core HR processes including onboarding, performance management, and employee life cycle activities.
- Led onboarding operations across Ireland and UK, ensuring compliance with right-to-work legislation and internal policies.
- Educated UK managers on the implications of new Brexit related working rights and processes.
- Played a key role in standardising HR and recruitment processes across multiple regions, improving consistency and efficiency.
- Responded to employee and manager queries via HR systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
- Supported HR reporting and tracking of key metrics to inform decision making.
HR Generalist - Ornua Co-Operative Ltd - Leek, UK
(2019-10 - 2021-01)
- Partnered with site leadership across multiple manufacturing locations (1000+ employees) to support workforce planning and operation HR needs during Covid-19.
- Delivered HR reporting and insights to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision making.
- Supported employee engagement initiatives and internal mobility by working with training team to identify and promote high-potential employees.
- Conducted audits of external labour providers to ensure compliance and service quality.
- Represented HR in community and employer initiatives, supporting attraction strategies.
HR Coordinator - Ornua Co-Operative Ltd - Chicago, USA
(2018-10 - 2019-10)
- Supported HR operations across multiple sites in the US, partnering with leadership on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce initiatives.
- Contributed to the rollout of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), supporting change management and adoption across teams.
- Supported the development of structured progression frameworks for operational employees, enhancing engagement and retention.
- Delivered HR updates and insights to leadership teams, contributing to business reviews and planning.
HR Graduate - Ornua Co-Operative Ltd - Dublin, Ireland
(2017-09 - 2018-10)
Global Employer Services Intern - Deloitte & Touche Ireland - Dublin, Ireland
(2016-06 - 2016-08)
Crew Member and Trainer - McDonalds Ireland - Sligo, Ireland
(2012-03 - 2016-06)
