Katy Smith (Assoc. Cipd)
About Katy Smith (Assoc. Cipd)
Katy Smith is a Human Resources Generalist at Arup with a diverse background in HR and business support roles across various organizations.
Current Role at Arup
Katy Smith is currently working at Arup as a Human Resources Generalist. She began her tenure at Arup in 2021 and operates out of Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. During her time at Arup, she has been responsible for implementing best practice HR policies to enhance employee engagement and business success. Additionally, her strong commercial acumen has been instrumental in shaping HR strategies at the firm.
Previous Experience at Harvey Nash Group
Before joining Arup, Katy Smith worked at Harvey Nash Group as a Talent Coordinator in 2021 for a brief period of 6 months. Prior to that, she served as a Human Resources Generalist at Harvey Nash Ireland from 2018 to 2021, gaining extensive HR experience over three years. She also held a role in Business Support at Harvey Nash Ireland from 2017 to 2018, which lasted for 9 months. All these roles were based in County Dublin, Ireland.
Educational Background in HR
Katy Smith holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Trinity College Dublin, which she completed in 1 year (2020-2021). She also earned a CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Management from the National College of Ireland in 2019, completing the program in 11 months. Her foundation in HR was laid with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from University College Dublin, completed between 2014 and 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Katy Smith has gathered a diverse set of experiences throughout her early career. She worked as an Administrative Intern at LYNX Technik AG in Weiterstadt, Germany for 2 months in 2016. She also briefly served as a Business Development Representative at BetaSales in 2015 for 1 month. Additionally, she worked as a Teacher's Aide at Olivet Boys and Girls Club and as a Sales Assistant at Buckman's Ski & Snowboard Shops in Reading, Pennsylvania Area, contributing to her versatile skill set.