Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Elaine McGrath
New York, NY, 10075.
***********@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the advertised position of Human Resource Assistant. I recently completed an MSc in
Organizational Psychology and am seeking a challenging position within the area of Human Resources, Administrative Support or
Organizational Development. I am enclosing my resume and would appreciate your consideration for my candidacy.
I am currently working in a temporary position as Administrative Assistant with a contracting company in New York. As it is a
temporary post I am currently seeking a more permanent post. My objective is to obtain a position with a HR function that will allow
for further professional growth and development.
From January of this year I completed an internship with UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) in New York as a HR
Support Officer and continued this experience as a consultant until June of this year. My internship with UNOPS was focused on
work related to the Mine Action Clusters human resources activities specifically the planning and reassignment exercise. My role
involved assisting in the recruitment process of staff under the mine action portfolio which included tasks such as generation of long-
lists/short-lists, coordination of interviews, managing the interview process and communicating with international staff. My role here
required a great deal of flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and
deadlines.
From both my recent internship and other relevant work experience in administration and sales roles I feel that I have developed a
strong ability to manage work schedules, multi-task and to work in collaboration with others in a variety of work environments. I
recently graduated with an MSc in Organizational Psychology and although only at the beginning of my career I am highly
motivated and am seeking an opportunity to develop my existing skills in a professional and challenging environment. I feel that I
possess valuable skills that I can put into practice. I am a fast learner and I am determined to work hard to do so.
Through my academic background I have gained considerable skills in research and have experience of report writing, data
collection and analysis and I have gained a strong foundational knowledge of a range of human resource and administrative
functions. I have acquired specific skills and qualifications which I consider would be of value to you and your team.
I believe myself to have excellent communication skills and through my academic work and recent work experience have trained
myself to meet deadlines, take an adaptable approach to work and to work under pressure. I have experience in report writing, and in
presenting information to audiences both of which require me to demonstrate strong attention to detail. I believe these skills could be
considered an asset for working within a human resource or administrative role. I am proficient with use of Microsoft Office
packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
I feel that I am a team player but also possess the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. I feel confident that
my personal experience, skills and attitude toward my work would contribute to your organization.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and discuss any available employment opportunities within your organization or
to provide you with any further details required. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Elaine McGrath
Elaine McGrath
Address:
410 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
Cell Number:
Date of Birth:
15 May 1987
Alternative:
Email Address:
***********@*****.***
Nationality:
Irish
My role as HR Support Officer involved working predominantly in support of the set up of the
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roster exercise within the Mine Action Cluster of UNOPS (United Nations, Office for Project
Services) at their North American Office in New York. This project is being organized by the Mine
I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated graduate who hasproject for UNOPS who, should it be successful, plan to implement this
Action Division as a pilot recently completed an MSc in Organizational Psychology. My objective
is to gain professional employment processa Human Resources or Administration Somethatmy mainme to utilize my educational
HR within across all of their divisions and offices. role of allows duties include;
• Worked extensively in creating long lists for am seeking to enhance my knowledge and this
achievements and existing skills for further professional growth and development. I the first phase of the recruitment exercise- gain
hands on experience in a challenging work environment. and consulting job descriptions during pre screening of candidates.
involved reviewing
• Responsible for planning the logistics of over 90 interviews - room scheduling, coordinating
with interview panel members schedules, conference call logistics.
• Liaised with interview candidates, UNMAS representatives and international field staff in
Professional Experience organizing and managing the interview process from start to finish.
• Minute taking and note taking during all interviews and maintaining filing system of pertinent
documents which required very strong attention to detail and high level of discretion.
UNOPS
• Collating information for interview panel members and distributing the required information
HR Support Officer
in a timely manner which required exceptional organizational skills.
5th Floor, Chrysler Building,
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities often with competing priorities and strict
405 Lexington Ave, New
York, NY 10174, USA deadlines.
• Coordinating with HR team in generating work plans, process timelines and prioritizing tasks.
Jan 11 – Jun 11
• Providing additional assistance to the Human Resources Coordinator as requested.
• Preparing finalized submissions for Appointment and Selection Board based at UNOPS
Headquarters in Copenhagen.
• Communicating consistently via email and telephone will field staff and HR team.
• Developed a strong knowledge and understanding of UNOPS HR policies and procedures and
remained up to date with relevant regulations.
CAG Accountants I held the role of Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for two separate periods with a busy
Admin. Assistant accountancy firm. This work greatly enhanced my planning and organisational abilities and vastly
Dock Street, Galway, improved my computer literacy with MS Office Applications. It also made me more responsible,
Ireland.
efficient and resourceful. Some of my main duties and responsibilities included;
Jun 10 - Jan 11
• Maintaining/Updating filing system regarding client information and financial issues which
Jun 09 - Aug 09
required a high level of discretion due to the confidentiality of the documentation.
• Managing reception area and incoming calls, emails and greeting clients at front desk.
• Provided administrative support to the management team- filing, faxing, photocopying, and
distributing mail.
• Drafting reports, letters and taking minutes at meetings which required strong business writing
skills.
• Managing and reviewing respective partner schedules and scheduling client appointments.
• Liaising with senior management, project staff and clients.
• Assisting office staff members in dispatching work requests via email and phone.
• Establishing professional relationships with both clients and colleagues in person and by
telephone and demonstrating a positive and professional business manner at all times.
Options Homestore Throughout my four years of study I was employed in a large department store in the city around
my college schedule. I trained myself in balancing and combining my academic work alongside
Snr. Sales Assistant
my working hours. I had responsibilities for and developed skills in:
Eyre Square S.C,
• Achieving agreed sales within specified time frames by establishing targets and objectives.
Galway, Ireland.
Jul 05 - Apr 09 • Demonstrating sales initiative and solid decision making in prioritizing sales targets.
• Communicating formally and informally with both store personnel and clients.
• Demonstrating excellent customer focus.
• Supervisory roles during specific times and establishing a work roster for all employees.
• Conducting orientation and inductions with new staff members.
• Demonstrated versatility in responding to changing demands and requests from superiors on
daily and weekly basis.
Mr. Matthew Williams Ms. Christine Daly
Higher Education
Programme Officer Administration Manager
UNMAS JMACT - Libya Office, CAG Chartered Accountants
MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology - UTower Road, Limerick, Ireland. (2.1 Honours Degree)
niversity of Sliema, MALTA Galway
Modules covered the application of psychological h: +35-699-***-*** the area of work and organisational development. Course
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assessments developed skills across all areas of recruitment including Job Analysis, Organizational Development, Job Design,
Competency based interviews, Psychometric testing and Assessment Centres, Employee Engagement. Strong emphasis placed
toward the psychological elements of Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Work Design and Employee Well-
Being. Developed strong analytical skills during research process data collection stages, along with statistical expertise (SPSS
database). Completed Masters thesis entitled Experiences of Work-Life Conflict from an Irish perspective; Investigating the influence
of employment sector type. Such in depth research required a high level of attention to detail and exceptional planning and
prioritizing skills to meet specific deadlines.
Higher Diploma in Business Studies - NUI Galway, Ireland. (1.1 Honours Degree)
Post-Graduate study ranged across all areas of business environment including Marketing Principles, Organisational Development
and Organizational Behaviour, HRM, Management and Accounting. Assessment and presentations in Employment Law-giving
grounding in legal requirements and entitlements of both employer and employee. Focused toward the human resource area and
directed emphasis toward employee development to complement my undergraduate experience of business psychology.
BA in Psychology - NUI Galway, Ireland. (2.1 Honours Degree)
Developed knowledge of cognitive, perceptual and developmental psychology along with social and personality psychology.
Undertook an independent research project. This involved devising specific surveys, data collection and analysis, report writing and
editing and proofreading. Numerical and statistical analysis was prevalent throughout research and required the use of statistical
programme SPSS. Project based assessments developed presentation skills and interpersonal communication.
Interests and Hobbies
I have a keen interest in sport. I am a member of a local running club and run regularly each week. I have taken part in 8km and
10km charity runs and enjoy keeping fit and exercising. I was a member of NUIG kayaking club whilst a student there and still
occasionally enjoy kayaking. Member of school and university
whenever I can. I was a member of Galway Rotaract Society in NUIG which is a charity fundraising organization and through this I
was involved in planning and organizing some fundraising events throughout college terms. Enjoy socializing and meeting new
people. I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and British Psychological Society. I have achieved accreditation from
the BPS in Psychometric Testing.
References
Mr. Paul Heslop
Chief of Mine Action Cluster
UNOPS North America Office,
405 Lexington Ave, NY NY 10174
Ph: +1-917-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
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