Lorraine Walsh
Ardagh, Co. Limerick
Summary
Strategic Business Partner with solid experience in driving alignment between business needs and operational solutions. Bring strength in collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic planning to ensure efficient operations. Have consistently made an impact by optimising processes, fostering partnerships, and contributing to growth objectives. Demonstrated ability in creating value through effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Designing and implementing training and development programs to enhance employees' skills and career growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RECRUITMENT BUSINESS PARTNER
JLR (Jaguar Land Rover VIA MANPOWER UK)
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with managers and stakeholders.
- Talent Strategy.
- Streamlined large-volume recruiting by developing a robust selection process.
- Encouraged high standards in service quality with a focus on gender equality.
- Cultivated an encouraging workplace atmosphere.
- Maintained professionalism in candidate experience at every phase of recruitment.
- Enhanced team functionality through effective goal-setting and prioritisation.
- Partnered with HR to implement processes that optimised hiring manager practices.
- Fostered inclusive and fair work environment through leadership initiatives.
- Presented data regularly to maintain process efficacy and drive improvements.
- Contributed to conferences designed to enhance company visibility.
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS MANAGER/ PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
EFLEXES STAFFING & RECRUITMENT
Shannon, Co. Clare
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Comprehensive understanding of industry-specific challenges, opportunities, and trends.
- Providing advisory capabilities to help organizations secure top executive talent.
- Understanding the specific requirements of executive roles, including skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Developing tailored search strategies to identify potential candidates.
- Coordinating interviews, and assisting in negotiations regarding compensation and benefits.
- Comprehensive understanding of industry-specific challenges, opportunities, and trends.
- Building and maintaining a robust pool of high-caliber candidates.
- Transparent and effective communication with clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
BUSINESS MENTOR/CONSULTANT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
BW & ASSOCIATES OWNER/ SELF-EMPLOYED
Limerick
08.2006 - 09.2017
- Developed tailored mentoring plans for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Created and launched training programs to boost employee skill sets.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Monitored training costs and prepared budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Devised programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
- Provided guidance on how to develop an effective sales strategy and pitch products and services effectively.
- Monitored client progress by regularly reviewing key performance indicators.
- Remained up-to-date with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books or magazine articles.
- Facilitated networking events that connected entrepreneurs with potential customers, partners, and investors.
- Participated in and attended meetings and seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
- Maintained strong knowledge by participating in workshops, conferences, and online education classes.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
Office Manager
IRISHJOB.IE (CONTRACT POSITION)
Limerick
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
- Designed structured administrative protocols.
- Enhanced collaboration through strategic communication methods.
- Directed, arranged, and streamlined office workflows.
- Supported the preparation of expense forecasts for departments.
Education
*Agile Methodology * JIRA * Project Management
JLR Inhouse Training Modules
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (2.1)
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick 05-2020
Certificate - Train The Trainer
University College Galway
Galway 12-2006
Skills
- Operational Strategy Design
- Corporate communications
- Talent Acquisition
- Client Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Employee Relations Knowledge
- Social media recruiting
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Marketing
- Effective Troubleshooting Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Analytical skills
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
RECRUITMENT BUSINESS PARTNER
JLR (Jaguar Land Rover VIA MANPOWER UK)
06.2022 - 12.2024
COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS MANAGER/ PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE
EFLEXES STAFFING & RECRUITMENT
07.2020 - 02.2022
BUSINESS MENTOR/CONSULTANT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
BW & ASSOCIATES OWNER/ SELF-EMPLOYED
08.2006 - 09.2017
Office Manager
IRISHJOB.IE (CONTRACT POSITION)
06.2005 - 06.2006
*Agile Methodology * JIRA * Project Management
JLR Inhouse Training Modules
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (2.1)
Mary Immaculate College
Certificate - Train The Trainer
University College Galway
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