Matthew Morrin
Grantchester,Cambridge
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with extensive expertise in recruitment metrics analysis, HR metrics understanding, and applicant tracking systems. Demonstrates strong IT knowledge and proficient use of GCM to streamline processes. Adept at critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication, ensuring optimal training development and health and safety compliance. Known for attention to detail, public speaking, coaching, and a deep understanding of HR policies. Committed to leveraging skills for organisational growth and efficiency.
Driven professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating recruitment processes and managing candidate relationships, ensuring seamless operations and excellent experiences. Ready to contribute to impactful Human Resourcing strategies within People Police Advice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent acquisition coordinator
John Lewis Partnership
Bracknell
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined recruitment process by implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR laws and regulations, ensuring compliance in all recruiting activities.
- Developed candidate shortlists, ensuring alignment with job requirements.
- Conducted initial interviews, contributing to the selection of top-tier candidates.
- Trained members of recruitment team on new tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to the success of John Lewis Peak 2024.
- Built strong relationships with potential candidates through professional networking events and career fairs.
- Utilised social media platforms to enhance company's employer brand reputation.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand specific departmental needs in talent acquisition.
- Interviewed and hired staff fitting job and team requirements.
Shop Support Partner
John Lewis
Cambridge
06.2022 - 03.2025
- As an ambassador for the John Lewis brand I helped maintain and coordinate general administrative tasks but also covered areas such as Recruitment, Health & Safety and Systems
- This meant that I had to be motivated, agile and adaptable in order to provide support for Partners, candidates and customers within these areas
- Updating budget sheets frequently in order to strategise our recruitment throughout the year
- Fostering strong relationships with Talent Acquisition consultants, facilitating successful coordination of multiple assessment centers
- Extending verbal offers to qualified candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment journey by demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide candidates with a positive experience throughout the hiring process
- Representing the brand by maintaining relationships with partners, head offices and third parties
- Proficient use of applicant tracking systems (Workday)
- Utilising a shared inbox
- Ensuring store communication is shared when and where it is needed
- Adhering to GDPR guidelines in all areas of the role
Night Replenishment Team
Waitrose
Cambridge
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Here I gained insight into the retail sector and saw with first hand experience what qualities and skills are needed to succeed within this area of business
- Through job enrichment I was placed in several areas and was trusted to complete any tasks given
- Having previous retail experience in both Tesco and Sainsburys when I was younger, It was clear to see how Waitrose differed in terms of its employee engagement
Education
MSc - Human Resource Management
University of Sussex
09.2020 - 09.2021
BSc - Business Management
University of Brighton
09.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Strong IT knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Public speaking
- Coaching
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- HR metrics understanding
- Applicant tracking systems
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Proficient use of GCM
- Health and Safety Compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Custom
- CMI level 5 in Management & Leadership
- Level 1 Food Safety
- First Aid Certification
- DofE Bronze award
Timeline
Talent acquisition coordinator
John Lewis Partnership
07.2024 - Current
Shop Support Partner
John Lewis
06.2022 - 03.2025
Night Replenishment Team
Waitrose
10.2021 - 06.2022
MSc - Human Resource Management
University of Sussex
09.2020 - 09.2021
BSc - Business Management
University of Brighton
09.2017 - 06.2020
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