Deborah Walsh
About Deborah Walsh
Deborah Walsh is a Senior Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple countries. She has worked for notable companies such as Microsoft, Boston Scientific, and Siteminder, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from NUI Galway.
Current Role at SiteMinder
Deborah Walsh serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager at SiteMinder, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Her extensive experience in human resources allows her to implement effective strategies that align with the company's goals. SiteMinder, based in Australia, focuses on providing technology solutions for the hospitality industry.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining SiteMinder, Deborah Walsh accumulated significant experience in human resources across various companies. She worked at Integer Holdings Corporation as Human Resources Manager from 2017 to 2019 and at Slendertone as Human Resources Manager for a brief period in 2016. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at SAP from 2015 to 2016 and at Boston Scientific from 2007 to 2015. Her diverse background includes roles in recruitment, employee relations, and strategic HR management.
Educational Background
Deborah Walsh completed her Bachelor of Arts at the NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, where she studied Psychology, English, and History from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she furthered her education at the same institution, focusing on Psychology, Marketing, Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, and Business from 1997 to 1998. She also briefly studied Law at the National College of Ireland in 2003.
Early Career in Human Resources
Deborah Walsh began her career in human resources as a Senior Software Recruiter at Cpl from 1999 to 2001. She then transitioned to Microsoft, where she worked as a Human Resources Consultant and later as a Recruiter and Graduate and Intern Program Manager from 2001 to 2006. Her early roles laid the foundation for her expertise in HR practices and recruitment strategies.