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Orla McGlade

Mayo

Summary

Experienced hr Business Partner from pharmaceutical and manufacturing industry with 6 years’ experience across multiple HR disciplines including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Absence Management, Succession planning and Payroll. Trusted advisor to senior management for assigned areas with proven ability to proactively address business needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Operations Partner

Multi Colour Corporation
Castlebar
11.2023 - Current
  • HR responsibility for Ireland, including two sites: Castlebar and Drogheda.
  • Manage HR advisors.
  • Manage the performance management cycle and coach managers on performance reviews.
  • Roll out new policy changes and services, and ensure implementation across the business.
  • Manage and coach managers on probation cycles for all new hires.
  • Work with executive teams, as required, on change management initiatives to facilitate a smooth transition, including, for example, redundancy programs, contract changes, mass shift changes, etc.
  • Responsibility for HR Data that is accurate and up to date on all relevant HR systems (Dayforce and Jobvite), in line with GDPR.
  • Responsibility for labor budgets.
  • Create and maintain KPIs to identify business needs and target solutions to support the business.

Talent Acquisition specialist

AbbVie
Westport
01.2018 - 06.2024
  • Researched and identified potential candidates for open positions.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
  • Posted job openings on various job boards, social media sites, and other resources.
  • Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
  • Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.
  • Prepared offer letters for successful candidates.
  • Provided guidance to new hires throughout onboarding process.
  • Created reports that tracked key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill rates and cost per hire.
  • Managed third-party vendors providing recruitment services.

HR Business Partner

AbbVie
Westport
06.2018 - 10.2023
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
  • Conducted performance reviews, managed employee relations issues, and provided guidance on policies and procedures.
  • Provided HR advice to managers on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
  • 500+ union and non union staff under remit for HR support.
  • Analyzed data from surveys, interviews, focus groups. to identify trends in employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Education

Diploma - Human Resources Management

National College of Ireland
Galway
06-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Public And Social Policy

National University of Galway
Galway
06-2012

National College of Ireland
Galway

Skills

  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee relations
  • Administrative Management

Timeline

HR Operations Partner

Multi Colour Corporation
11.2023 - Current

HR Business Partner

AbbVie
06.2018 - 10.2023

Talent Acquisition specialist

AbbVie
01.2018 - 06.2024

Diploma - Human Resources Management

National College of Ireland

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Public And Social Policy

National University of Galway

National College of Ireland
Orla McGlade