Lucy O'donnell
About Lucy O'donnell
Lucy O'Donnell serves as the Global People & Talent Ops Manager at Nearform, bringing extensive experience in human resources from various roles in multiple organizations. Her career includes positions at Oasis Fashion, Shiseido, and EY, among others, where she developed her expertise in people management and talent operations.
Current Role at NearForm
Lucy O'Donnell serves as the Global People & Talent Ops Manager at NearForm, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent operations on a global scale, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing human resource processes. Her experience in remote work environments contributes to her effectiveness in managing diverse teams and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
Previous Experience at NearForm
Prior to her current role, Lucy O'Donnell worked at NearForm as a Senior People Partner from 2023 to 2024. During this time, she focused on developing and executing people strategies that aligned with the company's goals. Her earlier tenure at NearForm as a People Partner from 2021 to 2023 further solidified her expertise in human resources within a remote setting.
Career Background in Human Resources
Lucy O'Donnell has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Senior HR Advisor at Shiseido from 2019 to 2021, where she managed HR functions in London. Earlier, she served as a People Advisor at Oasis Fashion from 2016 to 2019, and as a People Assistant in 2016. Her career began as an HR Trainee at EY in 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Lucy O'Donnell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from the University of Nottingham, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also achieved an Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 5) from CIPD in 2017. These educational qualifications have equipped her with a solid foundation in both philosophical reasoning and human resource management.
Early Career Experience
Before establishing her career in human resources, Lucy O'Donnell gained experience in various roles. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc from 2014 to 2015 and as a Cashier at Office Shoes from 2013 to 2014. These positions provided her with essential skills in administration and customer service.