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Edel O'Brien

Edel O'Brien

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    People & Culture Manager @ ECCO for Ireland & UK Markets | HR Management Expert

  • Education

    • Cork Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources Management and Services

      Activities and Societies: Photography Society, CIPD

    • Cork Institute of Technology

      2019 - 2020
      BA Honours Degree Human Resources Management and Services

      Activities and Societies: CIPD Membership - Member of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development.

    • Cork Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate in H.R Management & Development (NFQ, Level 6) Human Resources Management and Development Level 6

  • Experience

    • TOPSHOP TOPMAN

      Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
      Consession Manager

    • Pixifoto

      Mar 2011 - May 2012
      Lead Photographer & Resident Trainer

    • O2 Ireland

      May 2012 - Feb 2015
      SME Ambassador & Expert Sales Assistant

    • Three Ireland

      Mar 2015 - Sept 2018
      Store Manager

      KPI's Exceeded MoMTeam Building & DevelopmentHigh NPS Score of Customer SatisfactionSolution Focused Manager Retail Loss Prevention ComplianceProof Compliance Analyst - GDPRHigh Retention Rate of my Valued Team

    • Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2020
      Recruitment Consultant

    • Amazon

      Sept 2020 - Jan 2022
      EMEA Recruiter @ Amazon

    • Indeed.com

      Dec 2021 - Nov 2023
      Talent Attraction

    • ECCO

      Oct 2023 - now
      People & Culture Manager for Ireland & UK Markets

      As the People & Culture Manager for ECCO Ireland & UK, I specialise in optimising the employee experience across both countries.Key responsibilities include:🌐 Strategic Leadership: Navigating complexities, I provide strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with local regulations and aligning HR practices with ECCO's vision.🤝 Employee Relations & Engagement: Fostering positive relations, addressing concerns, and driving initiatives for a connected and motivated workforce.🚀 Recruitment Leadership: Championing ECCO's talent strategy, leading end-to-end recruitment processes to bring in top-tier talent aligned with organisational goals.📋 Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and implementing HR policies to ensure compliance with local regulations.📈 Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraging HR analytics, I drive data-driven decisions that optimize performance and enhance workforce planning.🔍 Conflict Resolution: Mediating conflicts and implementing strategies for a balanced workplace.💼 Leadership in HR Skills:• Communication: Clear and effective communication for conveying policies and addressing concerns, aligning communication with ECCO's values and mission.• Adaptive Leadership: Navigating changes to keep ECCO's HR practices innovative.• Collaborative Leadership: Strengthening alignment between HR initiatives and organisational goals.• Cultural Competence: Propelling ECCO UK & Ireland towards an inclusive workplace where every individual is integral to success.In this role, my mission is to contribute to the success of ECCO through a people-centric approach, fostering a thriving team and flourishing organisational culture.#HRLeadership #PeopleAndCulture #HRM#UKandIreland #EmployeeExperience Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FETAC level 5 and 6 in Graphic Design and Illustration

      Sept 2009

    • Certificate in H.R Management & Development (NFQ, Level 6)

      Sept 2015

    • Photography Level 6

      FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council)
      Oct 2009