Ciara (Flood) Smith

MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Associate)

Ireland

About

Energetic and innovative Human Resources Professional with almost 15 years HR experience and a Masters in Human Resource Management from Dublin City University. Having worked in both multinational companies and the public service, I am currently taking a planned career break to be a Stay-at-Home Parent. Proven skills in people management, communication, engagement, payroll, recruitment and employment law.

Experience

  • Learning & Development Coordinator at McBreen Environmental
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Stay-at-Home Parent at Planned Career Break
    Feb 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Full-time caregiver and household manager while maintaining connections to the HR industry

  • HR Officer at Obelisk
    Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 · 8 yrs 2 mos

    • In conjunction with the HR Director, develop HR strategies and support with their implementation • Provide support to management and employees on how to understand and interpret company policy • Management of the entire recruitment and selection function • Planning and conducting on-boarding of all new employees • Liaising with the Payroll bureau to allow accurate and timely processing of company salaries • Drafting and issuing contracts of employment • Providing advice on employment law issues • Full involvement in the disciplinary procedure • Manage and promote performance management within the company • Grievance management • Employee engagement - participate in, represent and rollout various HR related projects • Management of all company leave requests, including but not limited to annual, maternity, parental, paternity and parent's leave • Update, maintain and manage HR Database • Assist the HR Director as required on various projects, e.g. rolling out a new KPI based PM system

  • HR Generalist at Ryanair
    Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Main HR point of contact for almost 800 employees over 4 European bases • Support these employees on any HR queries they may have and facilitate actions to resolve these in a timely manner • Work closely with line managers in dealing with employment issues • Full involvement in disciplinary and grievance investigations • Involvement in employment law cases including working with lawyers to provide accurate information on various cases • Ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislation and HR best practice • Develop and update HR Policies and Procedures as and when required • Produce weekly management reports and monthly turnover reports • Personnel administration - contracts, payroll processing, letter writing, absenteeism monitoring, maternity and other leave applications • Maintain HR data base and personnel files for all employees • Involvement in pay negotiations • Internal Communications - including travel throughout Europe to meet staff • Insuring all relevant documentation has been received and issued to employees in each base such as E101s/A1s, E106s, 12A forms, and PPS numbers.

  • Masters in Human Resource Management at Dublin City University
    Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 · 11 mos

    Labour Law, International Industrial Relations, Strategic Management, Income Tax, Selection & Assessment, Leadership & Career Development, Organisational Knowledge & Learning, Strategic HRM, People Management & Development, Employee Performance & Reward, International HRM, Organisational Change.