Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Helen Ryan

Helen Ryan

Upton,Wigan

Summary

Reliable and proactive individual with strong foundation in computer systems and networking, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities. Possesses highly relevant transferable skills in troubleshooting and technical support, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork capabilities. Eager to leverage technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to achieve significant impact in the Senior ICT Technician role.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HR Project Support Officer

Wirral Council
Wirral, Merseyside
2013.09 - Current
  • Supported maintenance and administration of ResourceLink and MyView systems.
  • Assisted in customisation and development of existing and new system functionality.
  • Provided advice and guidance on all aspects of system functionality.
  • Covered responsibilities for senior system administrator in their absence.
  • Ensured system security measures were upheld.
  • Reported system faults and issues to software supplier - Zellis
  • Interpret and test any requests from system users regarding faults, system set up, security and development.
  • Prioritise workload in line with payroll deadlines
  • Test new software releases
  • Monitor workload of team member in the absence of the Team leader and Senior System Administrator
  • Work flexibly

Team leader

Wirral Council
Wirral, Merseyside
2004.10 - 2013.09
  • Team leader within the Employee Admin Team, managing 3 members of staff
  • Processed pay, timesheets, absences, sickness, new starters, and contract changes for high schools, special schools, and public buildings accurately to gross pay.
  • Coordinated daily tasks to maintain smooth workflow within the team.
  • Responded to queries from schools and employees promptly.
  • Resolved issues related to various queries effectively.
  • Seconded to Equal Pay Team within HR, contributing to the delivery of equal pay across the authority within 7 weeks.

Clerical assistant

Wirral Council
Wirral, Merseyside
1999.09 - 2004.09
  • Responsible for the Supervisory Assistant payroll in all schools which included processing timesheets, overtime, sickness, absence, contract changes, new starters and leavers.
  • Followed by being responsible for the Cleaners payroll in all schools and public buildings which included processing timesheets, overtime, sickness, absence, contract changes, new starters and leavers.
  • Ensured accurate record keeping with diligent data entry tasks.
  • Contributed towards a positive work environment by assisting colleagues as needed during busy periods or absences due to illness or holidays.

Supervisory assistant

Wirral Council
Wirral , Merseyside
1995.09 - 1999.10

Supervisory Assistant at Hayfield Special School - looking after the children in the dining hall and in the playground

Cleaner

Wirral Council
Wirral, Merseyside
1995.09 - 1999.10

Cleaner at ST Benedicts School Woodchurch

Accounts assistant

Caroll Investment Corporation Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
1988.05 - 1992.08
  • Processed staff expense claims.
  • Maintained purchase ledger for accurate financial tracking.
  • Reconciled purchase ledger with bank statements to ensure consistency.
  • Responsible for payroll for 80 weekly paid maintenance staff and cleaners to ensure timely payments.
  • Supported monthly closings with timely task completion.
  • Managed petty cash transactions to safeguard company resources.
  • Produced invoices for tenants regarding rent and service charges.
  • Facilitated payment processing of all cheques received into the company bank account.
  • Liaised with clients concerning overdue payments to resolve issues quickly.
  • Conducted regular bank reconciliations to maintain accurate records.

Clerical assistant

Ocean Transport & Trading plc
Liverpool, Merseyside
1984.01 - 1988.05
  • Processed staff expense claims.
  • Responsible for payroll for 80 weekly paid maintenance staff and cleaners to ensure timely payments.
  • Supported monthly closings with timely task completion.
  • Managed petty cash transactions to safeguard company resources.
  • Produced invoices for tenants regarding rent and service charges.
  • Liaised with clients concerning overdue payments to resolve issues quickly.

YTS Trainee

Cavendish Enterprise Centre Ltd
Birkenhead, Wirral
1983.09 - 1984.01
  • Trainee in Personnel duties
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

O Level - Maths, English Lang, English Lit, History, Domestic Science, French

Weatherhead Senior Comprehensive School
Wallasey
1979.09 - 1983.07

RSA - Typing, Speedwriting

Weatherhead Senior Comprehensive School
Wallasey, Wirral
1979.09 - 1983.07

Skills

  • Systems implementation
  • System updates
  • Software testing
  • System development and administration
  • Technical support
  • Specifications understanding
  • User Support
  • System upgrades
  • Database maintenance
  • System configuration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Project Support Officer

Wirral Council
2013.09 - Current

Team leader

Wirral Council
2004.10 - 2013.09

Clerical assistant

Wirral Council
1999.09 - 2004.09

Supervisory assistant

Wirral Council
1995.09 - 1999.10

Cleaner

Wirral Council
1995.09 - 1999.10

Accounts assistant

Caroll Investment Corporation Ltd
1988.05 - 1992.08

Clerical assistant

Ocean Transport & Trading plc
1984.01 - 1988.05

YTS Trainee

Cavendish Enterprise Centre Ltd
1983.09 - 1984.01

O Level - Maths, English Lang, English Lit, History, Domestic Science, French

Weatherhead Senior Comprehensive School
1979.09 - 1983.07

RSA - Typing, Speedwriting

Weatherhead Senior Comprehensive School
1979.09 - 1983.07
Helen Ryan