Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sandra McEvoy

Perth/Success,WA

Summary

I am an organised and motivated person with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic with a passion for performing HR support duties and process work. I pride myself on being an excellent communicator with the ability to form positive relationships at all levels. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I embrace teamwork and am skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations. Thank you for taking the time to read my resume.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Assistant

Treetops Hospice Trust
Derbyshire, England, UK
06.2017 - 09.2024
  • Lead in the recruitment and interviewing process by advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment testing, and providing administrative support to hiring managers.
  • Lead on HR projects - developed and implemented HR systems, such as SAGE HR and Blue Stream Academy.
  • Provided advice on HR-related topics, ranging from performance reviews to fulfilling contracts.
  • Coordinated with department heads to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Managed employee onboarding program for new hires ensuring completion of all required documents.
  • Processed payroll data, such as contractual changes.
  • Analyzed existing HR processes, making recommendations for improvement, and created Microsoft 365 digital forms.
  • Assistant to the Director of People & Culture.

Rates Officer

Armadale & Cockburn Councils
Cockburn, WA
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Negotiated and arranged payment plans for the recovery of rate debts.
  • Reviewed and regularly re-negotiated repayment plans to maximize debt collections, maintaining accurate records.

Residential Services Officer

Nottingham City Council
Nottingham, England, UK.
04.2008 - 02.2015
  • Organized and coordinated meetings with families and service users of residential care.
  • Lone worker as a Visiting Officer within the community to financially assess service users.
  • Liaised with organizations to coordinate and provide necessary care and financial assistance.
  • Led training and development programs to enhance team skills, streamline processes and improve customer service.

Administrative Officer

Department for Work & Pensions
Nottingham, England, UK
09.1985 - 04.2008
  • HR Officer - Responsible for assisting Job Centre Managers in East Anglia (around 11 job centres) with all HR related matters from advertising to termination of employees.
  • Training & Development Officer - Organized and coordinated training events, supporting both the training facilitators and attending trainees.
  • Job Centre Officer - Assessed potential candidates' skillsets and experience and matched them to suitable vacancies. Liaised with employers to advertise and promote vacancies.
  • Personal Assistant - To 2 Senior Civil Servants on national projects. Organised, coordinated, drafted, compiled their emails, correspondence, minutes, travel arrangements and meetings.

Education

High School Diploma -

High Pavement Sixth Form College
England, UK
09-1985

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken English
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite - Word/Excel
  • Competent Trainer, Guide, Coach and Mentor
  • Recruitment Management
  • Interview scheduling
  • Payroll Administration
  • Training Coordination
  • Personnel records maintenance
  • HR policies
  • Recruitment
  • Team Player

Affiliations

  • I am slightly addicted to Yoga.
  • I adore trekking and am currently walking the SW Coast Path (630 miles).
  • A 'Womble' - passionate volunteer for picking litter to preserve the environment and help wildlife.
  • Recently volunteered at Wildlife WA to be a member of the Helpline Team.
  • Theatre fan.

Accomplishments

  • Ambassador for Blue Stream Academy - Training Provider.
  • SAGE HR Trainer

Certification

  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusive Recruitment
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Blue Stream Systems Management
  • Safeguarding Children & Adults
  • Fire Warden

Timeline

HR Assistant

Treetops Hospice Trust
06.2017 - 09.2024

Rates Officer

Armadale & Cockburn Councils
03.2015 - 05.2016

Residential Services Officer

Nottingham City Council
04.2008 - 02.2015

Administrative Officer

Department for Work & Pensions
09.1985 - 04.2008

High School Diploma -

High Pavement Sixth Form College
Sandra McEvoy