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Siobhán Gibbons, Assoc CIPD

Siobhán Gibbons, Assoc CIPD

Summary

Law graduate and CIPD qualified HRM professional with 9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition across multiple sectors, including Payments, Banking, Renewables and Technology. Proven experience in managing the recruitment life cycle, ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates and clients alike. Currently supporting Employee Relations at Mastercard while furthering skills in Talent Acquisition. Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively and drive process excellence in all projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mastercard
Dublin(Hybrid)
09.2021 - Current
  • Managing full-cycle recruitment for roles across Europe, effectively handling up to 35 requisitions simultaneously.
  • Working with Senior Leadership to assess talent gaps, develop hiring strategies, address future workforce requirements, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
  • Working closely with PBP's, Legal Counsel, Compliance, Payroll, and Total Rewards teams to ensure seamless operations within the Talent function.
  • Partnered with the Future of Work team as a Focus Group Facilitator, exploring trends and shaping strategies for Mastercard's evolving work culture.

ER Support Role:

  • Supporting confidential investigations into complex workplace matters across Europe, utilising skills in interviewing, critical thinking, and problem-solving developed through extensive Talent Acquisition experience.
  • Creating comprehensive investigative documentation, including draft interview questions, detailed interview notes, and concise summaries of findings.
  • Leading a data management project related to organisational changes, overseeing the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of large data sets to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • In partnership with local People Business Partners, providing managers with support on performance-related issues such as coaching plans and probation period guidance.
  • Partnering with internal and external Legal Counsel and People Business Partners to ensure compliance with country-specific Employment Law during investigations.
  • Participated in restructure training with PBP's across the UK and Ireland.

Program Specialist

Microsoft via AGS
Remote
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed 25-35 contractor positions for Microsoft across Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands.

Relocation

UK to Ireland
10.2020 - 02.2021

Specialist, Talent Acquisition (6 Month FTC)

Mastercard
London
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Spearheaded headhunting for critical Tech and non-Tech roles across Europe, collaborating with business units to identify top talent.
  • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake to offer, working closely with Hiring Managers, People Business Partners, and Brand Communications teams.

Senior/Key Account Manager

Pacific International Recruitment
London
04.2019 - 03.2020

In addition to Account Manager responsibilities, as Senior/Key Account Manager my role expanded into -

  • End to end management & delivery of 'Key Accounts'.
  • Responsible for expanding 4 Key Accounts across the UK.
  • In December '19, appointed by Group Directors to build out the BFSI market across Europe.

Account Manager

Pacific International Recruitment
London
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Relocated to the London office to support the Group CEO, managing permanent change and transformation recruitment projects primarily within the Banking, Financial Services, Pension, and Insurance industries.
  • Oversaw the entire recruitment life cycle, managing 10-20 projects across the Europe and the US. Delivered projects autonomously while supervising a Researcher on larger multi-vacancy assignments.
  • Led and supported the L&D of Researchers through one-on-one coaching, call shadowing, role plays, and promoting best-in-class recruitment processes.
  • Delivered on accounts contributing to revenue growth from £120k in 2018 to £200k in 2019.
  • One of three employees globally to meet specific KPIs and qualify for a performance trip abroad in 2018, recognising outstanding success within the business.

Researcher

Pacific International Recruitment
San Francisco
01.2017 - 10.2017

Education

Performance Management

ACAS

Employee Relations; Conducting Investigations in the Workplace

IBEC Academy

Mental Health Champion

CCA

CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Management

ICS Learn
2022

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Postgraduate

National University Of Ireland, Galway
Ireland
2016

Bachelors of Corporate Law

National University Of Ireland, Galway
Ireland
2015

Skills

  • Full life cycle recruiting
  • Communication Skills
  • Headhunting
  • Employee Relations
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Team player/Staff development
  • Negotiation skills
  • Project Management

Hobbies

Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, practicing pilates, playing Gaelic football, golf, traveling, socialising with friends, and doting on my sausage dog, Ru. Additionally, I'm an avid enthusiast of my Sage coffee machine and love sharing my passion for it with anyone who will listen.

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mastercard
09.2021 - Current

Program Specialist

Microsoft via AGS
02.2021 - 06.2021

Relocation

UK to Ireland
10.2020 - 02.2021

Specialist, Talent Acquisition (6 Month FTC)

Mastercard
04.2020 - 10.2020

Senior/Key Account Manager

Pacific International Recruitment
04.2019 - 03.2020

Account Manager

Pacific International Recruitment
10.2017 - 03.2020

Researcher

Pacific International Recruitment
01.2017 - 10.2017

Performance Management

ACAS

Employee Relations; Conducting Investigations in the Workplace

IBEC Academy

Mental Health Champion

CCA

CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Management

ICS Learn

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Postgraduate

National University Of Ireland, Galway

Bachelors of Corporate Law

National University Of Ireland, Galway
Siobhán Gibbons, Assoc CIPD