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Leona R Coleman

Leona R Coleman

Cork

Summary

Dynamic and experienced 18 years Senior HR Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record in sourcing top talent, advising on employment law, and driving organizational success through strategic HR practices. Proven ability to build lasting relationships, manage HR operations, and align workforce needs with company goals. Seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking HR team in a growth-oriented organization.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior HR Operations / Recruitment Manager

IRE Recruitment Services
Cork, Ireland
09.2006 - 12.2025
  • Worked closely with Payroll and Finance / Accounts teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, headcount reporting, and budget alignment
  • Led end-to-end HR operations and recruitment, managing the full employee lifecycle from workforce planning and hiring through onboarding, employee relations, and off-boarding
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, providing 24/7 phone accessibility to support urgent HR, recruitment, payroll, and employee-related matters
  • Partnered with multinational organisations.
  • Delivered full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, including senior, specialist, and high-volume hiring
  • Managed and developed HR and recruitment teams, driving performance, consistency, and best practice
  • Supported organisational change, restructures, and business growth initiatives
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, significantly reducing time-to-hire by streamlining operations.

Nanny

David FitzGerald
Boston , USA
09.2001 - 09.2006
  • feed, wash and dress children.
  • plan and supervise the children's daily activities.
  • play and do learning activities with children.
  • behaviour guidance.
  • infant care.
  • give advice and support

PCB – Reworker

Dovatron Ireland Ltd, Dublin Hill,
Cork , Ireland
11.1998 - 11.2001

In electronics, rework (or re-work) is the repair or refinish of a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, usually involving desoldering and re-soldering of surface-mounted electronic components (SMD).

Insc. Quality Controller

Showerlux Ltd, Little Island, Cork
Cork , Ireland
11.1995 - 11.1998

responsible for inspecting and/or testing products before, during, and after the manufacturing process to ensure that products align with company and legal standards.

Assembler of Electrical Control Panels

Apple Computers, Cork
Cork, Ireland
11.1994 - 11.1995

My role was a wide range of duties including shipping and receiving inventory, checking for damaged goods, and getting involved in projects from start to finish.

Reworker (Soldering P.C.B.)

Burle Industries Model Farm Road, Cork
Cork, Ireland
11.1992 - 11.1994

In electronics, rework (or re-work) is the repair or refinish of a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, usually involving desoldering and re-soldering of surface-mounted electronic components (SMD

Electronic Assembly Technician – PCB Reworker

Alarm Equipment Supplies, Kinsale Rd, Cork
Coek, Ireland
11.1991 - 11.1992

Diagnosing and Repairing on the bench Faulty Industrial Electronic Equipment at Full Component level.

Identifying through iterative debug the root cause components related to the fault.

Detailing appropriate corrective actions required including identifying suitable replacement parts.

Soldering, reworking and replacement all necessary components.

Updating the in house tracking system to outline the steps & all Technical activity

Education

Higher National Diploma - in Human Resources (HR)

Alison
Online
2026

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resources: Discipline and Termination

Alison
Online
2026

Cork College Of Commerce
Cork College Of Commerce
2019

St. Angela’s College,
Patrick’s Hill, Cork.
1986

Certificate of Higher Education -

St. Vincent’s Girls’ National School,
Sundays Well
1980

Payroll Manual & Computerised Course.

Mallow College of Further Education, Mallow
Mallow

Manual Handling Instruction Course

Anderlift Safety Services.
Cork

Electronic Assembly Course

(FAS) - City and Guilds
Cork, CO

Skills

Computer-Literate: Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Employee relations

Excellent Communication & Organisational Skills

Good Team Worker

Punctual, Reliable & Hard-Working

European Computer Driving Licence & Exams (Certified)

Remote work

Certification

  • Diploma in Human Resources (HR)
  • Human Resources: Discipline and Termination
  • Payroll Manual & Computerised. Level 5
  • Manual Handling Instructor
  • How to start up a & Run A Small Business

Timeline

Senior HR Operations / Recruitment Manager

IRE Recruitment Services
09.2006 - 12.2025

Nanny

David FitzGerald
09.2001 - 09.2006

PCB – Reworker

Dovatron Ireland Ltd, Dublin Hill,
11.1998 - 11.2001

Insc. Quality Controller

Showerlux Ltd, Little Island, Cork
11.1995 - 11.1998

Assembler of Electrical Control Panels

Apple Computers, Cork
11.1994 - 11.1995

Reworker (Soldering P.C.B.)

Burle Industries Model Farm Road, Cork
11.1992 - 11.1994

Electronic Assembly Technician – PCB Reworker

Alarm Equipment Supplies, Kinsale Rd, Cork
11.1991 - 11.1992

Higher National Diploma - in Human Resources (HR)

Alison

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resources: Discipline and Termination

Alison

Cork College Of Commerce

St. Angela’s College,

Certificate of Higher Education -

St. Vincent’s Girls’ National School,

Payroll Manual & Computerised Course.

Mallow College of Further Education, Mallow

Manual Handling Instruction Course

Anderlift Safety Services.

Electronic Assembly Course

(FAS) - City and Guilds
Leona R Coleman