Georgiana Ioana Pal
Lucan,Ireland
Summary
Detail-oriented Human Resource Management student with hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration. Skilled in supervising teams, coordinating staffing, and enhancing employee engagement while fostering strong relationships with management. Committed to advancing a career in Human Resources, Recruitment, or Talent Acquisition.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Recruitment consultant
Flexsource Recruitment
Dublin, Ireland
2025.04 - Current
- Managed end-to-end recruitment activities for high-volume logistics and warehouse positions.
- Screened candidates, conducted interviews, and coordinated onboarding processes.
- Liaised daily with hiring managers and operational stakeholders to identify and address staffing needs.
- Coordinated workforce planning across multiple client sites to achieve optimal staffing levels.
- Utilised social media platforms to advertise vacancies, increasing candidate reach and engagement.
- Conducted thorough reference checks for accurate hiring decisions.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with candidates, employees, and client managers.
- Supported employee relations by responding to workplace concerns and providing timely resolutions.
- Processed payroll information, resolved employee pay queries, and maintained accurate records.
- Monitored attendance, absence, and shift allocations while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
- Negotiated salary packages to secure mutual satisfaction between employer and employee.
Team manager
Wincanton – IKEA Customer Distribution Centre
Dublin, Ireland
2023.09 - 2025.03
- Managed daily warehouse operations, overseeing teams of 15 to 50 employees to ensure smooth workflow and operational success.
- Delivered coaching, performance feedback and ongoing support to improve employee performance and engagement.
- Collaborated with HR and operational management to optimise workforce planning and meet staffing requirements effectively.
- Mentored and trained employees to enhance skills and foster professional growth, contributing to overall team development.
- Led the successful implementation of a new operational department, including staffing, workflow design and process development.
- Worked closely with IT and operational teams to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Reduced stock damage through improved employee training and revised operational procedures.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, health and safety standards and operational procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution tactics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, enabling informed decision-making processes.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss progress on projects, deadlines, objectives and concerns.
- Delegated responsibilities efficiently amongst team members.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
Senior warehouse supervisor
BTA Distribution Centre – Brown Thomas and Arnotts
Dublin, Ireland
2018.09 - 2023.09
- Managed warehouse operations, resulting in smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
- Optimised logistics operations by implementing efficient procedures and workflows, enhancing timely delivery of goods.
- Supervised online fulfilment operations and coordinated daily staffing requirements.
- Created weekly rosters to ensure effective labour allocation and operational efficiency.
- Delegated tasks and coordinated warehouse workflow to support continuous productivity.
- Delivered induction training and ongoing coaching for new employees.
- Optimised logistics operations by implementing efficient procedures and workflows., enhancing timely delivery of goods.
- Fostered positive working environment through employee engagement initiatives and team leadership.
- Maintained top-notch quality control with regular inspections and audits.
- Reduced errors in order processing for improved customer satisfaction.
- Resolved complex logistical challenges, improving supply chain processes.
- Innovated new procedures that significantly reduced waste within the warehouse operations.
- Assisted with payroll administration, timesheet verification and absence reporting.
- Compiled and submitted daily performance reports to track warehouse operations. and updated company logs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Dublin 2023.09 -
Certificate - Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Grafton Academy of Fashion Design
Dublin 2019.09 - 2020.03
Certificate - Content Strategy for Professionals
Northwestern University
2023.01 - 2023.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Scientific Lyceum
Alvise Cornaro Scientific High School
Padua, Italy 2011.09 - 2016.01
Skills
- Recruitment & Candidate Screening
- Onboarding & Induction
- Workforce Planning
- HR Administration
- Employee Relations
- Payroll management
- Attendance management
- Performance Coaching
- Training & Development
- Employee Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GDPR Awareness
LANGUAGES
Romanian
Native
Italian
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Led and coordinated a night shift operation of 30+ employees during the 2022 Christmas peak period, ensuring full operational coverage and performance continuity under high-pressure conditions.
- Organized and delivered a company-wide cyclothon fundraising initiative in 2023 in support of Pieta House, engaging the majority of DC BTA employees and strengthening employee participation and community involvement.
- Planned and facilitated internal engagement initiatives within BTA, including Pride Month activities and public speaking development webinars, designing promotional materials, and increasing employee awareness and participation.
- Played a key leadership role in the launch of the online operations area at Wincanton–IKEA CDC, and within seven months led the team to achieve the global #1 ranking in customer service satisfaction for multiple consecutive months.
- Awarded Manager of the Year (2024) at Wincanton–IKEA CDC in recognition of exceptional leadership, empathy-driven management style, high team engagement, and consistent operational performance.
Timeline
Recruitment consultant
Flexsource Recruitment
2025.04 - Current
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
2023.09 -
Team manager
Wincanton – IKEA Customer Distribution Centre
2023.09 - 2025.03
Certificate - Content Strategy for Professionals
Northwestern University
2023.01 - 2023.09
Certificate - Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Grafton Academy of Fashion Design
2019.09 - 2020.03
Senior warehouse supervisor
BTA Distribution Centre – Brown Thomas and Arnotts
2018.09 - 2023.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Scientific Lyceum
Alvise Cornaro Scientific High School
2011.09 - 2016.01