Michelle Firth
About Michelle Firth
Michelle Firth is a Senior Implementation & Projects Manager at Gattaca, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in recruitment technology and project management, having previously held various roles at Matchtech Group and Gattaca over the years.
Current Role at Gattaca
Michelle Firth serves as the Senior Implementation & Projects Manager at Gattaca since 2019. In this role, she manages the implementation of new Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) contract wins. She also oversees internal and external project management for various ad hoc projects, including Candidate Attraction Strategies and IR35 compliance. Her responsibilities include advising on and implementing Best Practice Recruitment Processes.
Previous Experience at Gattaca
Prior to her current position, Michelle Firth held several roles at Gattaca. She worked as a Client Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2018, where she focused on managing client relationships. From 2007 to 2009, she served as a Senior Project Coordinator, and before that, she was a Vendor Manager for one year from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she worked as a Solutions Project Manager for seven months in 2018 to 2019.
Experience at Matchtech Group
Michelle Firth has a significant history with Matchtech Group, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Senior HR Consultant from 2004 to 2007, focusing on the design and build of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Total Talent technologies. Earlier, she worked as a Procurement, Logistics and Administration Consultant for one year from 2003 to 2004, and as a Manufacturing Support Contract Resourcer from 2001 to 2002. She also held the position of Department Administrator for eight months in 2000.
Education and Qualifications
Michelle Firth studied at Henry Cort Community School from 1993 to 1998. She furthered her education at Fareham College, where she achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration from 1998 to 2000. This educational background supports her extensive career in project management and human resources.
Project Management and Recruitment Expertise
Michelle Firth has developed expertise in project management and recruitment throughout her career. She engages additional supply chain recruitment agencies to support new programs, including handling rate negotiations and contractor migration. Her experience includes overseeing the implementation of various recruitment technologies and advising on best practices in recruitment processes.