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Mairead Halpin

Mairead Halpin

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources professional with four years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Training and Development, HR Compliance, and Legal and Organizational Development. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals to drive company growth, and enhance employee engagement.

Recently returning to Melbourne from travelling and living in Far North Queensland, I am actively seeking opportunities to re-enter the workforce in a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition role, where I can apply my experience and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Anteo Recruitment
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Sourced and attracted candidates using various platforms, including job boards, social media, employee referrals, and professional networks.
  • Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting to offer negotiation and acceptance.
  • Coordinated and scheduled interviews between candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring a seamless interview experience.
  • Collaborated with HR and on-boarding teams to ensure smooth transition of new hires into the organization.
  • Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives by promoting equitable hiring practices and attracting diverse talent pools.

Human Resources Manager

Dunnes Stores
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Coached team members to deliver outstanding results in customer service.
  • Ensured all relevant trading safely and legal policies are in place and adhered to.
  • Demonstrated through role modelling how to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Developed staff to enable them to be more effective in their current role and for possible future assignments.
  • Forecast and budget exercises on current and future skill requirements and manning levels.
  • Assist, recruit/train and develop staff as necessary to achieve high standards in all aspects of the business.
  • Work closely with management regarding any staffing issues, rostering requirements and disciplinary actions.
  • Conducting weekly payroll.
  • To conduct in-store inductions to all new employees in line with company policies.
  • To support Store Management to implement all staff performance assessments within the store.

Human Resources Administrator

Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintain personal records
  • Update databases
  • Create guidelines and FAQ documents about company policies
  • General HR administration
  • Participate in organizing company events and career days

Waitress/Bartender/Barista

08.2016 - 09.2020

Human Resources Intern

Aer Lingus
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Update database
  • Screening resumes and application forms
  • Filing HR documents
  • Participate in interviews
  • Attend up-skilling seminars

Education

Bachelor of Business (Honours) -

Technological University Dublin
05.2020

Leaving Certificate -

Coláiste Pobail Ráth Chairn
06.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Leadership development
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal relations
  • People management

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Anteo Recruitment
11.2023 - 05.2024

Human Resources Manager

Dunnes Stores
05.2021 - 08.2023

Human Resources Administrator

Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
09.2020 - 04.2021

Human Resources Intern

Aer Lingus
10.2019 - 12.2019

Waitress/Bartender/Barista

08.2016 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Business (Honours) -

Technological University Dublin

Leaving Certificate -

Coláiste Pobail Ráth Chairn

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