I am currently based in Sydney on a second-year Working Holiday Visa and actively seeking opportunities in HR, payroll, or administrative support. I hold a Master of Science in Management Consultancy and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resources and Organizational Psychology. I bring hands-on experience across HR administration, end-to-end payroll preparation, and office coordination, with a proven ability to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in systems including Astute, Xero, Workday, Sage, BambooHR, and HiBob, I offer strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments. I am looking for a role where I can contribute immediately, support HR operations, and continue developing my expertise in a dynamic team.

Amy Haugh

I am currently based in Sydney on a second-year Working Holiday Visa and actively seeking opportunities in HR, payroll, or administrative support. I hold a Master of Science in Management Consultancy and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resources and Organizational Psychology. I bring hands-on experience across HR administration, end-to-end payroll preparation, and office coordination, with a proven ability to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in systems including Astute, Xero, Workday, Sage, BambooHR, and HiBob, I offer strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments. I am looking for a role where I can contribute immediately, support HR operations, and continue developing my expertise in a dynamic team.

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I am currently based in Sydney on a second-year Working Holiday Visa and actively seeking opportunities in HR, payroll, or administrative support.

I hold a Master of Science in Management Consultancy and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resources and Organizational Psychology. I bring hands-on experience across HR administration, end-to-end payroll preparation, and office coordination, with a proven ability to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in systems including Astute, Xero, Workday, Sage, BambooHR, and HiBob, I offer strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments. I am looking for a role where I can contribute immediately, support HR operations, and continue developing my expertise in a dynamic team.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Payroll and HR Specialist at SiteMinder
October 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end payroll processing for 300+ employees across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Validated payroll inputs (leave entitlements, new hires, terminations, expenses, bonuses, commissions, and overtime) into consolidated payroll files for the external provider. Strengthened financial accuracy and compliance by partnering with Finance to approve superannuation payments, validate pay runs, reconcile monthly payroll against the payroll register, and produce variance analyses. Improved payroll efficiency and data integrity during a major HRIS implementation, troubleshooting integration issues, ensuring clean data flow between systems, and enhancing payroll documentation to reduce manual errors and support operational continuity.
Regional Work at The Royal Hotel
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Undertook regional work to meet visa requirements for the second year of the Australian Working Holiday Visa. Maintained professional engagement and developed transferable skills, including teamwork, time management, and adaptability.
Payroll and HR Administrator at Latitude IT
October 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
End-to-end payroll processing for 80+ contractors using Astute; reviewed payroll with management, resolved discrepancies, and maintained full regulatory compliance. Oversaw weekly and monthly invoicing, post-payroll invoicing using Xero and Ariba, reconciling timesheets, processing payments, and issuing invoices, streamlining billing processes. Led HR policy updates and compliance, and performed HR administration and support, contributing to a well-organized, compliant, and efficient HR function.
Learning and Development Coordinator at Regeneron
November 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Aligned Learning and Development with business goals: collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement training programmes aligned with company objectives, improving overall training effectiveness by 20% through data analysis and continuous refinement. Forecasted training needs: conducted reviews to assess current and future skills requirements, reducing skill gaps by 15% through data-driven training plans aligned with work force strategy. Facilitated and coordinated training programmes: managed scheduling, room availability, class sizes, and shift patterns to ensure smooth delivery and 30% increase in completion rates. Utilised LMS: created and managed training classes, monitored sign-ups and attendance, and issued post-training sign-offs. Performed administrative functions: produced comprehensive Excel reports to track training outcomes, coordinated meetings with managers, and managed training logistics via Teams to ensure efficient communication and organization.
Payroll and HR Specialist at School Accounting
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2023
Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient strategies that reduced time-to-hire by 25% through optimized candidate sourcing, refined screening procedures, and improved interview scheduling. Managed HR systems, including HR Locker, Oracle, and Workday, improving data accuracy through meticulous data entry, regular audits, and system updates. Processed payroll with high accuracy for 150+ clients, achieving a 95% accuracy rate by diligently collecting and verifying timesheets, calculating wages, and issuing payslips on schedule. Performed data entry and general administrative tasks to support HR operations and maintain organized records.
Student Consultant at KPMG
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Provided strategic recommendations for higher education transformation: collaborated with the People and Change team to analyze the future of higher education, conducted in-depth research and data analysis to identify disruptive trends and challenges, and presented strategic recommendations that contributed to a 10% improvement in project deliverables for Irish universities.

Education

Master of Science in Management Consultancy at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Business Studies, Human Resources and Organizational Psychology at University of Limerick
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education