Laura Murtagh
About Laura Murtagh
Laura Murtagh is the HR Director at Brookfield Asset Management, with extensive experience in various HR roles and a strong educational background in law and human resource management.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Laura Murtagh is currently the HR Director at Brookfield Asset Management. In this role, she oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy. Her leadership has been instrumental in implementing innovative HR strategies that align with the company's overarching goals and improve organizational performance.
Previous Roles at Brookfield Asset Management
Prior to her current role, Laura Murtagh served as HR Manager at Brookfield Asset Management from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing HR processes and employee engagement. Her contributions have set a strong foundation for her current role as HR Director, where she continues to drive impactful HR initiatives.
Experience at Skanska
From 2016 to 2019, Laura Murtagh worked at Skanska as an HR Business Partner. In this role, she developed a leadership training program that was adopted company-wide and significantly improved managerial effectiveness. Her strategic initiatives considerably enhanced the HR operations, making a lasting impact on the company's culture and performance.
Educational Background
Laura Murtagh holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of West London, which she completed from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she has a Graduate Diploma in Law from Nottingham Trent University, completed from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a BA Hons in History & Politics from the University of Nottingham, completed from 2002 to 2005. This comprehensive educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both human resources and legal aspects.
Achievements in HR
Laura Murtagh has been recognized for her contributions to the HR field, including being awarded 'HR Leader of the Year' by the HR Excellence Awards in 2021 for her innovative strategies at Brookfield Asset Management. She implemented a comprehensive employee wellness program that increased employee satisfaction by 20% and led a diversity and inclusion initiative that resulted in a 15% increase in diverse hires over two years.