Laura-Kate McElligott

• Developing and implementing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies • Leading and mentoring a team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists • Building strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment on candidate profiles and expectations • Leveraging data analytics to inform recruitment decisions and optimize processes Championing diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process • Overseeing the full recruitment life cycle from job posting to onboarding

• Building and maintaining a robust global talent pipeline • Enhancing employer branding • Leading a high-performing team • Managing external recruitment vendors

• Developed and executed global talent acquisition strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent. • Oversaw all aspects of the hiring process, from sourcing to onboarding. • Managed a team of talent acquisition professionals and ensures compliance with employment laws.

• Business partnered across all departments in the company including; Engineering, Product, Marketing,Finance, Sales and Support building strong rapport with Hiring Managers across many geos. • Managed full cycle recruitment from job intake to offer, contract issuance and onboarding.

• Partnered with hiring managers to develop and execute successful recruitment strategies. • Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, Hired Score, and Workday. • Passionate about diversity and inclusion and have led several initiatives to support young females and women in the workplace such as: • Program Lead for Teen Turn program supporting young females at 2nd level, through various events • Stem Aspire Program Lead – Leading this Mentorship program for females studying STEM motivating and encouraging them to remain in 3rd level • Site lead for Women in Action – an Employee Resource Group supporting females in the workplace • Keynote speaker for career workshops / events, providing advice on interviews / CVs /LinkedIn profiles • Certified #iamremarkable Facilitator having hosted a number of events in both Ireland & US

• Managed a team of 8 recruiters in Cork and coordinated recruitment for Abtran Dublin when required • Reported progress and talent pipelines to senior management • Updated key stakeholders on the recruitment capacity on a daily basis • Ensured a professional, diplomatic, and solution-oriented approach to all queries from the client

• Proactively sourced and interviewed candidates for a range of roles within HR, legal, multilingual and office support. • Maintained outstanding relationship with clients and candidates through regular contact to gain repeat business. • Networked regularly to create new business opportunities. Generated new business through cold calling prospective clients. • Prepared presentations for various business types, to present as a selling tool, to prospective clients at appointments.

Main areas studied : French Principles of Risk Management Macro/Micro economics Principles of Life Insurance Risk and Insurance Insurance Law and Claims Underwriting Management Reinsurance International Insurance Tort Law Contract Law