Rowan O'Connor
HR Coordinator | People Operations & Employee Relations Specialist
Limerick
Professional Summary
Organised and dependable HR Coordinator with substantial experience managing core human resources operations across multi-site logistics and manufacturing settings in Ireland. Skilled in end-to-end recruitment coordination, compliant onboarding workflows, accurate payroll inputs, and maintaining HRIS integrity.
Demonstrated capability in advising supervisors on workplace attendance management, statutory documentation, and employee lifecycle procedures in accordance with Irish employment standards and Workplace Relations Commission guidelines.
Professional Experience
Shannon Vale Logistics Ltd
Limerick
HR Coordinator
Mar 2021 – Present
- Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and induction programmes for over 180 operational and support personnel across two regional facilities.
- Maintain and audit digital personnel records within Workday, ensuring full alignment with Irish statutory requirements and GDPR obligations.
- Support department heads in managing leave tracking, occupational health referrals, and return-to-work protocols, reducing unplanned absence by 14%.
- Collate and reconcile monthly payroll inputs, overtime sheets, and pension enrolments for 240 employees alongside external payroll providers.
Lough Derg Precision Engineering
Limerick
HR Administrator
Sept 2016 – Feb 2021
- Delivered day-to-day HR administrative support across a technical workforce of 130 craftspeople, engineers, and apprentices.
- Organised recruitment logistics from initial vacancy posting and candidate screening to interview coordination and reference validation.
- Assisted the HR Manager in revising internal staff handbooks and policy guidance to maintain compliance with Workplace Relations Commission standards.
- Generated quarterly workforce metric reports detailing turnover, absence trends, and training completion rates for senior leadership.
Bunratty Retail Group
Limerick
HR & Recruitment Assistant
Jan 2013 – Aug 2016
- Supported high-volume seasonal recruitment campaigns across regional branches, processing over 350 job applications annually.
- Issued standard employment contracts, verified right-to-work documentation, and set up new starter profiles in the personnel database.
- Handled routine employee queries regarding annual leave balances, sick pay policies, and uniform allotments.
Education
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) · Human Resource Management · Limerick, Ireland · Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2.1) · Sept 2003 – Jun 2007
Specialised in employee relations, workplace regulation, and organisational behaviour, completing a capstone research project on dispute resolution mechanisms in mid-sized commercial enterprises.
Key Projects
HRIS Implementation & Records Migration
Apr 2022 – Nov 2022
- Assisted in auditing and migrating 200+ physical personnel files and spreadsheet records into Workday with full data integrity.
- Developed staff reference guides and led practical walkthrough sessions for line managers on self-service leave approvals.
Core Competencies
HRIS Administration (Workday)
Irish Employment Legislation
Onboarding & Induction
Employee Relations Support
Absence & Leave Management
Recruitment Coordination
Payroll Input Preparation
GDPR & Data Protection
WRC Compliance Procedures
Personnel File Auditing
Languages
English
C2
Irish
B2
Certifications
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) · Nov 2018
Certificate in Irish Employment Law
National College of Ireland · May 2015
Community Involvement
Limerick Community Resource Network
Limerick · Feb 2019 – Nov 2024
- Volunteer Employment Advisor
- Facilitated bi-monthly CV preparation and interview practice clinics for individuals returning to employment.