Amy Connolly
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I have been very fortunate to have taken time away from my career to be at home with our three boys, aged 10, 8 and 5. As my children progressed through schooling, I have come to realise that I would like to return to the workforce within the education sector, so I can be part of something worthwhile.
I would like to be an SLSO, as I have a genuine desire to help the school experience, for child and parent, be as positive as possible. I have volunteered in schools teaching ethics, assisting with the reading programs for Year 1 students, as well as being the co-founder of the Willoughby Public School Parent Support Group for Neurodivergent Students. I have a lived experience of children with learning support needs, and feel very strongly about helping these students access the curriculum to meet their potential and enjoy learning.
WWC Number: WWC2256832V
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Aquisition Specialst
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Built strong relationships with department heads to better understand their recruitment needs and preferences.
- Implemented effective sourcing strategies, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools to build a pipeline of qualified applicants for current and future openings.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement and partnered with HR leadership to implement necessary changes, optimizing overall recruitment operations.
- Provided detailed reports on recruitment metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making for continuous process improvement.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios by proactively identifying top talent within the organization for open positions.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to assess candidate suitability before presenting them to hiring managers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, incorporating relevant insights into internal recruitment strategies.
- Established productive partnerships with external vendors such as staffing agencies when needed to supplement internal recruitment efforts.
- Spearheaded diversity recruiting initiatives focused on increasing representation of underrepresented groups within the organization.
- Managed a diverse requisition load, successfully filling various roles across multiple departments and levels within the organization.
- Championed a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach to offer acceptance and beyond.
- Enhanced candidate experience by providing timely feedback and maintaining open communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Collaborated with HR team members on employee retention initiatives, supporting ongoing talent development efforts within the company.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions, ensuring clarity of expectations for prospective candidates.
Consultant & Team Lead - Contingent Recruitment
Morgan Stanley
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Served as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and expectations management.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and implementing customized recruitment strategies.
- Implemented creative talent acquisition techniques, such as employee referral incentives and social media campaigns, to attract top-quality candidates.
- Developed comprehensive interview processes to accurately assess candidate qualifications and fit for clients'' needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of candidates, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved.
- Conducted thorough reference checks to verify candidate credentials and minimize potential risks associated with poor hiring decisions.
- Enhanced employer branding with innovative marketing campaigns for optimal talent acquisition.
- Increased candidate retention rates by conducting regular follow-ups and offering support throughout their employment journey.
- Wrote job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Established strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and social media outreach.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Manager, Qualified Finance Contract Recruitment
Robert Walters Plc
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Acting as a Billing Manager; servicing a portfolio of 10 – 15 clients (max. number identified to successfully nurture whilst also managing staff)
- Recruiting Qualified to CFO level Accountants into commerce clients (FTSE, AIM Listed and SME’s)
- Coaching and mentoring Consultants – managing a team of 5, including 3 new hires
- Conducting performance appraisals
- Setting and monitoring of KPI's
- Management of the P&L
- Conducting training sessions for staff across all divisions
- Weekly and monthly management reporting for Directors, Managing Director and Board
- Annual revenue for 2011 just in excess of £1 million
- Pitch work; acting as Lead in delivering of pitches to clients across all sectors
- Acting as Group Account Manager for 8 core clients for the Robert Walters Group (Xerox, Ricoh, EDF Energy, Diageo, DTZ, International Power, BP, WorleyParsons)
- Partnering and advising clients on how they present their brand in the most attractive light to market; from writing a job description, to advertising and the interview to offer process
- Coaching clients (direct line managers within the finance function) on providing relevant and meaningful feedback on candidates
- Ran the 2010 South African Roadshow – interviewing 220 soon-to-be newly qualified Accountants to secure exclusively for our London clients
Recruitment Specialist
Alpha Personnel
04.2000 - 05.2003
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Massey University
New Zealand05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Psychology
University of Auckland
Auckland02.1999
Skills
- Client Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Expert Problem Solving
- Documentation Management
- Quality Assurance
Volunteer Work
St Vincent de Paul Society - 2022 - present
Vinnies assists people experiencing poverty and inequality and works to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Willoughby Public School Inclusion Support Group - 2022 - present
I am the co-founder of this group, where we offer pragmatic and emotional support to parents of neurodivergent children in our school. This group was born from the personal experience of how isolating parenting a school-aged ND child can be and we want to be there to support the parents.
Redlands - 2024 - present
Volunteer exam assistant for students in need.
Timeline
Talent Aquisition Specialst
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBA
04.2017 - 10.2018
Consultant & Team Lead - Contingent Recruitment
Morgan Stanley
04.2012 - 05.2014
Manager, Qualified Finance Contract Recruitment
Robert Walters Plc
07.2008 - 03.2012
Recruitment Specialist
Alpha Personnel
04.2000 - 05.2003
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Massey University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Psychology
University of Auckland
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