Stephanie Wood (Assoc Cipd)
About Stephanie Wood (Assoc Cipd)
Stephanie Wood is the Talent Acquisition Lead for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics at DP World, where she designs and implements sourcing and selection processes. With a background in talent acquisition across various organizations, she collaborates with senior leaders to address business needs and enhance the employer brand.
Work at DP World
Currently, Stephanie Wood serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics at DP World. She has been in this role since 2023, working on-site in London. In her position, she is responsible for overseeing the talent acquisition strategy across a diverse geographical region. She collaborates closely with senior leaders, hiring managers, and HR partners to align recruitment efforts with business needs and identify talent gaps. Prior to her current role, she worked as the UK Talent Acquisition Partner at DP World for four months in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Wood has a solid educational background in human resources and sports development. She studied at Blue Sky Professional Development, where she earned a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she attended Colchester Institute, achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development from 2010 to 2012. Her education complements her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources, enabling her to design and implement effective sourcing, assessment, and selection processes.
Background
Stephanie Wood has accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment across various organizations. She began her career at REED as a Permanent Consultant, where she worked from 2014 to 2015. She continued to develop her skills at several companies, including roles as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at cer Engineering and a Talent Acquisition Officer at Swan Housing Association. Her career path reflects a consistent focus on enhancing employer branding and candidate experiences through effective recruitment strategies.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Stephanie Wood has successfully designed and implemented talent acquisition strategies across multiple companies within the DP World group. She has leveraged her relationship-building and communication skills to enhance employer branding and ensure a positive candidate experience. Her roles have included overseeing recruitment efforts in diverse regions, demonstrating her ability to adapt to various organizational needs and environments.