Laura Hale
About Laura Hale
Laura Hale is a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Legal & General, specializing in recruitment for Retail (Protection and Retirement) and Group Functions. She has extensive experience in recruitment transformation, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and has held various roles in recruitment across multiple organizations.
Work at Legal & General
Laura Hale serves as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Legal & General, focusing on Retail (Protection and Retirement) and Group Functions. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the organization's recruitment strategies and processes. Hale leads the Diversity & Inclusion agenda for group-wide projects, ensuring alignment with the company's D&I targets within Talent Acquisition. Her role involves implementing innovative recruitment practices to enhance candidate experiences.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hale studied Business Management at The University of Manchester, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in talent acquisition and recruitment. Hale has significant expertise in recruitment transformation programmes, focusing on process improvement and innovation in talent acquisition.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Legal & General, Laura Hale held various recruitment roles in different organizations. She worked as a Consultant at Annapurna HR in 2011 for 10 months. In Dubai, she served as Head of Recruitment at AXA Insurance Gulf from 2015 to 2018 and as Associate Director at Hoyamal Recruitment from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Recruitment Business Partner at Utility Warehouse in 2021 and at EE from 2014 to 2015. Hale also worked at Tesco PLC in various recruitment management roles from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements in Recruitment Transformation
Throughout her career, Laura Hale has led the implementation of recruitment transformation programmes aimed at improving recruitment processes. She has experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) implementations. Hale is passionate about introducing new tools and processes to enhance candidate experiences, demonstrating her commitment to innovation in the recruitment field.