Vicky Kennedy
Enfield
Summary
HR professional with 15 years of experience in recruitment and talent development. Proven track record in enhancing employee retention and fostering a positive culture. Skilled in identifying training needs and building strong relationships with employees. Adept at managing complex employee issues and creating effective workforce solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Coordinator
Dovida
01.2022 - Current
- Employee Relations – deal with all manner of employee queries, conflicts and grievances.
- HR Administration and Compliance – creation of employee files, ongoing management of policy renewals, vetting’s and records.
- Incident and Accident Compliance – accurately record I&A’s, ensure proper reporting and record keeping.
- Recruitment and Onboarding – work closely with TAC for job posting and selection. Conduct interviews, recruitment events and advertising.
- Performance Management – conduct probation reviews and annual appraisals.
- Staff Retention – employee recognition, positive communication, training and development opportunities.
- Formerly Home Instead
STORE MANAGER
Office Holdings Ltd.
Dublin
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the day to day running of store (managed Dundrum and Liffey Valley Locations) – problem solve daily from stockroom to staffing.
- Achieve sales targets and KPI’s (Sales, Payroll, Compliance and Audit)
- Recruit, interview, train, onboard and develop all members of staff.
- Plan, schedule, cost and roll out monthly staff scheduling.
- Create weekly/monthly reporting on store performance and present to regional management.
- Long- and short-term Sales and Payroll forecasting.
- Responsible for managing and motivating large teams.
- Visual Merchandising and brand knowledge as possible.
- Always provide highest possible level of Customer Service.
HR & ADMIN MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER
Office Holdings Ltd.
Dublin
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, training and onboarding all members of staff.
- Completed performance reviews for all employees.
- Delivered quarterly reports on payroll and costs to regional management.
- Responsible for training staff and running training workshops on all aspects of retail, merchandising, customer support and dealing with difficult situations.
- Responsible for all disciplinary action and counselling.
- Created and maintained filing systems which all Irish stores later adopted.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Coast
Dundrum, Dublin
02.2004 - 06.2006
Education
CIPD Associate Diploma - People Management
Communications & Management Institute
Dublin08-2026
Leaving Cert -
Mercy Secondary School
Dublin01.2002
Skills
- Employee relations
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance evaluation
- HR administration
- Compliance management
- Onboarding and orientation
- Employee retention
- Professionalism and integrity
References
Available on request
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Dovida
01.2022 - Current
STORE MANAGER
Office Holdings Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2022
HR & ADMIN MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER
Office Holdings Ltd.
06.2006 - 01.2010
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Coast
02.2004 - 06.2006
CIPD Associate Diploma - People Management
Communications & Management Institute
Leaving Cert -
Mercy Secondary School