Elaine Canning

Experience

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  CM Engineering Ltd

  Sept 1996 - Oct 2001

  Group Human Resources Officer

  Setting up and maintaining an effective generalist HR function for a group of 5 manufacturing/engineering sites (4 in Northern Ireland and 1 in SE England).

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  Decora Blind Systems Ltd

  Nov 2001 - Feb 2007

  HR Manager

  Management of all aspects of the Human Resources function and HR team in line with sustained company expansion to include recruitment & selection, training and development, health, safety & welfare, payroll and benefits, HR & H & S policy & procedure development, employee relations, staff communications, introduction of Balanced Scorecard, maintenance of HR records, production of monthly HR metrics and management of cleaning services. In addition, I initially had responsibility for the company’s Quality Management System ISO 9001 and for reception services. Show less

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  Tughans Solicitors

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2010

  Human Resources Manager

  Being the first postholder, I was responsible for setting up & maintaining all aspects of the HR function to include;- Recruitment & selection - Creating & applying HR & Health & Safety policies and procedures - Management of training & development activities & budget - Disciplinary & grievances issues - Updating ISO 9001/Lexcel policy and procedures manuals - Provision of part-time HR consultancy services to one of our client firms- Other HR duties – salary and benefits administration, HR records/administration, improving staff communications, handling staff queries, producing monthly HR reports/metrics, health, safety & welfare.Key Achievements: Building a robust HR function during a period of unprecedented economic downturn. Show less

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  Red Sky Group

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2010

  Interim HR Manager

  To maintain effective HR services during the HR Manager’s wedding leave to include; managing the disciplinary process, addressing Manager queries, handling redundancy appeals, recruitment, issuing employment contracts, provision of references, etc.

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  Niamh

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Assistant HR Manager

  I initially carried out HR managerial functions including assisting senior management with complex disciplinary proceedings. My contract was extended to work on a project to review and revise Niamh's Staff Handbook Policies & Procedures and to create a suite of supporting documentation eg. Manager Guidelines, template HR letters and forms, etc.

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  NI Fire & Rescue Service

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  HR Professional

  Maintaining up to date information on sickness, transfers, promotions, etc. to enable the production of accurate monthly reports on absence and manpower levels. Writing Standard Operating Procedures for the Attendance Management unit.

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  Latens Systems Ltd

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  I worked on a temporary contract with a remit for specific HR projects including reviewing recruitment & selection strategy, methods and processes; updating the Employee Handbook and reviewing and updating the HR sections of the company's website and intranet. I also provided HR support as required for our parent company Pace in Belfast and in Leeds. During this maternity cover, I managed the full range of HR activities including; recruitment and selection, induction, payroll processing, employee relations, staff queries, training, management of HR systems and records and HR reports & statistics.

  • HR Business Partner

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Interim HR Manager

    Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
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  Openwave Mobility

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Interim HR Manager

  Provide advice and support to the management team on HR matters in Belfast, EMEA & APAC to include employee relations, performance management, recruitment, induction, payroll administration and introduction/application of HR polices and procedures.

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  INTO Queen's University, Belfast

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Human Resources Advisor

  See current role.

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  Victim Support NI

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  HR Officer

  Supporting the Head of HR to deliver a comprehensive HR service: recruitment & selection, contracts & induction, administration of monthly payroll, benefits & leave, H & Safety.

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  McConnells Chartered Surveyors

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  HR Manager

  Advising Directors & Managers on all aspects of HR management; contractual, training & development, performance management, introducing HR policies, recruitment, payroll.

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  INTO Queen's University Belfast

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2019

  HR Manager

  INTO is a partnership organisation working with some of the UK’s leading universities in a unique initiative that improves their competitive position in international markets. In long-term joint ventures we deliver pathway courses for international students that lead to undergraduate and postgraduate study. INTO invests in state-of-the-art facilities to house the new INTO Centres, and in a global network that recruits students from many cultures.The HR Manager provides professional, quality and timely HR advice to Line Directors/Managers within the INTO Queen’s Centre to ensure best practice processes and procedures are followed and organisational risk is minimised. Areas of responsibilities include: recruitment & selection, payroll and benefits administration, contractual matters, maintaining the HRIS, staff queries and employee relations. Show less

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  Ulster Weavers

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  Human Resources Manager

  Ulster Weavers is a 5th generation family business with a global reach. It offers the finest linen fabrics, homeware and textiles in the world and has been operating from its head office in Northern Ireland for over 140 years. As HR Manager I am responsible for managing staff resourcing, retention, benefits, performance management and training and development aligned with company objectives and overall people strategy.

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  QUEENS QUARTER HOUSING LIMITED

  Apr 2022 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Queens Quarter Housing Limited is a provider of accommodation and support services for single homeless clients based in the South Belfast area. We work with our stakeholders N.I.H.E. and Supporting People to provide Dispersed Intensively Managed Emergency accommodation and support services for individuals with multi-complex needs. Utilising the multi-disciplinary approach to the provision of support we seek to promote positive and lasting outcomes for our service users as they work towards permanent resettlement in the community. My role as HR Business Partner is to help the Company build a professional, confidential and effective HR function by creating robust and fit for purpose HR processes, procedures and systems, which are compliant with current employment legislation, company guidelines and best practice and will contribute to positive business change. Show less