Macy McGovern
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
HR professional currently working within the FMCG sector as an HR Administrator, supporting the full employee lifecycle in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Experienced in partnering with managers, maintaining HR systems, supporting employee relations cases, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation. Highly organised, proactive, and passionate about developing into a People Partner role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HR Administrator
Taste Original
2024.05 - 2026.02
- Supported end to end recruitment via Indeed, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and issuing offers and contracts.
- Conducted Right to Work checks and onboarded new starters, arranging inductions and ensuring accurate system setup.
- Liaised with hiring managers to support recruitment decisions and workforce planning.
- Managed employee records, processed leavers, and provided employment references.
- Monitored absence reporting, prepared absence review documentation, and supported disciplinary processes.
- Supported HR Advisors with low level disciplinary and grievance cases, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation, and taking notes.
- Maintained regular contact with employees on long-term absence and coordinated Occupational Health referrals and return to work risk assessments.
- Administered maternity processes, including SMP documentation, risk assessments, and return to work planning.
- Supported flexible working requests, including coordinating meetings, documenting outcomes, and updating records.
- Assisted with employee engagement initiatives, including planning events, team activities, and company day trips to promote morale and wellbeing.
- Ensured HR systems were accurate and up to date, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
Recruitment Consultant
Logistics People (Culina Group)
2021.10 - 2024.04
- Recruiting for both agency and full time, permanent staff within the Culina Group for both Blue and White collar roles
- Attending weekly review meetings with clients to understand their hiring needs and recruitment goals
- Analysing job roles to develop accurate and compelling job descriptions that attract suitable candidates
- Utilising various advertising channels such as job boards, social media, and networking to identify and attract potential candidates.
- Reviewing CVs, conduct initial screenings, and administer assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and suitability.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews between clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth and efficient process
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and feedback as needed
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates on candidate progress and adjusting recruitment strategies as necessary
- Facilitate communication between clients and candidates during the offer stage, negotiating terms and ensuring a mutually beneficial agreement.
- Following onboarding process by providing information to candidates and clients, addressing any concerns, and ensuring a seamless transition
- Achieving targets and adhering to agreed work/action plans
- Drafting and completing training plans for new pass Drivers.
- Ensuring all activity is compliant in line with the department policies, as well as relevant UK legislation
- Assisting with weekly payroll processes, dealing with queries in a timely manner
Customer Advisor
Clearance Bargains
2020.10 - 2021.10
- Greeting and serving customers as they enter the store
- Advising and assisting customers
- Conducting customer transactions
- Stock Replenishment
- Working on various departments from Tills to Technical
- Assisting with deliveries
- Maintaining Facebook page posting out daily deals
Apprentice
Halo Hair and Beauty Salon
2017.01 - 2020.10
- Greeting clients
- Answering Telephone
- Booking appointments
- Taking payments
- Shampooing
- Blow-dries
- Cleaning
Education
English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science, Business, History, Child development, GCSE PE
Corby Business Academy
2014.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- FMCG HR experience within a manufacturing environment
- Employee lifecycle support including onboarding and absence management
- Employee relations support including disciplinaries and grievances
- HR systems management with high attention to data accuracy
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder support
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excel when working under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confident with all Microsoft Packages and ATS Databases
- Retail experience; face to face Customer Service, stock replenishing, till balancing, etc
- Staff induction procedures
- Leave of absence tracking
- Confident manner on telephone
- Fast learner
- Team player
References
Available upon request
Timeline
HR Administrator
Taste Original
2024.05 - 2026.02
Recruitment Consultant
Logistics People (Culina Group)
2021.10 - 2024.04
Customer Advisor
Clearance Bargains
2020.10 - 2021.10
Apprentice
Halo Hair and Beauty Salon
2017.01 - 2020.10
English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science, Business, History, Child development, GCSE PE
Corby Business Academy
2014.01 - 2019.01