Sean White

Experience

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  The Merchants Group

  Apr 1995 - Nov 2000

  Senior Training and Development Specialist
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  Hertz Europe Service Centre

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Training & Development Manager

  • Implemented Senior Leadership program in agreement with CEO.• Provided Senior Managers with coaching support to achieve their individual objectives and targets.• Reviewed employee survey results and conducted focus groups to identify communication needs.• Defined program aims and objectives to drive organisational, team and individual performance and development.• Conducted systematic training needs analysis across organisation.• Managed training specialist teams to design and deliver modular program for all levels of employees.• Engaged management in development interventions via pre and post course learning activities.• Re-branded and promoted all training & development activities.• Implemented training evaluation plan. • Developed Competency Model with vendor (SHL).• Redesigned organisational competencies using Job Analysis techniques such as Repertory Grids, Critical Incident and Visionary Interviews.• Managed Development Centers to identify organisational capability against competency model.• Delivered Career Mapping and Succession Planning framework including the use of Development Centres and 360 Degree feedback to identify training requirements.• Achieved 'Human Resource Development Award' 2003.• Delivered 'Excellence through People' award to the organisation.• Short listed for Watson Wyatt CIPD Human Resource Development Award 2005.• Best Training Program at Irish Contact Centre Awards 2003 - Sales Training Program.• 27,750 extra reservations produced.• Net Profit of $5,189,250 . Show less

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  The Citco Group Limited

  Dec 2005 - Jul 2019

  • Established a Centre of Expertise to execute Talent Acquisition Strategy - sourced and hired team of 23 recruiters, including 3 regional leads.• Lead talent acquisition team to manage recruitment capacity across our markets in Asia, Europe, North America and Caribbean.• Implemented a revised recruitment process and Applicant Tracking System.• Deliver annual hiring numbers of 1700+ annually. • Supported key business expansion projects, including the opening of Mumbai office in 2016 (250 hires to date). Increased staffing in Manila (300-1000) in <18 months.• Achieved annual saving of $2million and a 50% reduction in Cost per Hire via Direct Sourcing Channels.• Provide metric based analytics and reporting to measure performance. Show less • Lead Global Human Resources and Training Function of 80+ team members supporting a 3,000 person organisation.• Implemented Employee Opinion Survey. • Managed all hiring and on boarding activities, including all employee contracts and legislation issues.• Managed global Reduction in Force (20% of Headcount) post economic downturn.• Provided ongoing Headcount Analysis and Reporting.• Developed a customized Competency Model using various assessment techniques such as Critical Incident/Repertory Grid and Visionary Interviews with senior leaders.• Implemented digital Performance Management solution to support individual and team performance assessment.• Introduced Succession Planning Framework and Talent Review Process.• Managed Annual Compensation process.• Implemented Senior Leadership Development with partner (Centre for Creative Leadership) and deployment of a 5-day Executive Leadership program to include 360 feedback. Show less • Established a Global Training Organization to support Operations in Europe, Asia and North America.• Implemented a regional structure for T&D Function, increasing global training team to 40.• Executed a 'best practice' training methodology in design, development and delivery of content.• Established the Training Structure to support business expansion in Singapore and Manila.• Selected a range of external consultants to develop new programs and offerings at divisional level.• Managed the development of internal training programs to support technical and product requirements.• Implemented training service levels.• Designed a communication plan to increase the credibility and visibility of training.• Responsible for an external program budget of $2.5.• Manage all contract negotiations with external suppliers.• Developed e-Learning as a medium to support global training delivery.• Conduct Training Needs Analysis, select appropriate instructional approaches, methods and delivery platforms, and tailor the mix of solutions to maximise E-learning opportunities. Show less

  • Head of Talent Acquisition

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Global Head of Human Resources & Training

    Dec 2009 - Dec 2015

  • Global Training & Development Manager

    Dec 2005 - Dec 2009
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  Citco Group of Companies

  Aug 2019 - now

  - Develop and drive strategic direction of leadership development programs.- Evaluate learning content to measure impact and align with global best practice standards.- Develop a Talent Development structure aligned to long term HR and Business Strategy.- Lead execution of global TD programs such as the Professional Development Program, Facilitating Learning Standards, technology-based learning, SME network, etc.- Ensure all learning interventions are implemented in line with the agreed scope, SLAs, measures, and outcomes.- Build partnerships with strategic business leaders, HR COEs, to understand key business needs, and priorities around leadership and professional works skills development. Show less

  • Senior Executive Vice President Learning & Development

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Senior Executive Vice President Talent Development

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2019