Kate Saunders

Administer internship and work experience programmes for young students Handle new starter process for external lecturers and supervisors Assist on HR project to update existing recruitment practices Support a wide range of HR administrative processes: probation, absences, references, maternity leave, holidays Cover the building reception on an ad hoc basis when needed

• Video Interviewed candidates for the annual graduate/intern recruitment campaign in UK and France • Scored and made decision whether to proceed or reject candidates after interview stage per a competency matrix • Maintained candidates’ statuses on Oracle Taleo (Recruitment tool) to facilitate them through the recruitment process up until final assessment centre • Responded to candidate queries via email

• Supported colleagues in various administrative tasks using Microsoft Office and SAP updating records, compiling data and ad hoc administrative tasks • Researched training courses and set up and attended meetings with vendors for the Learning & Development team • Attended recruitment training and conducted telephone interviews with graduate candidates • Took the lead on completing a compensation and benefits survey

o Planned and led intensive Business English Language courses o Took care of various administrative functions o Improved my German language skills to intermediate level

o Designed and taught English Language classes to people of different ages for one academic year o Took care of various administrative functions o Improved my Italian language skills to intermediate level

Supported team by updating records, photocopying, filing, post duties, ad hoc admin tasks.

Human Resource Management, HR Policies in Practice (CIPD module with practical elements), Employment Relations, Change Management, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, International HRM, Master’s thesis on the topic “Work Life Balance”. Awarded Distinction (equivalent 1,3 in Germany)

Bachelor with Honours in Hispanic Studies Focus on Spanish Language, Translation, History & Literature Erasmus year in University of Valencia 2008-2009