MEET THE HIRING MANAGER

What was your first job

My very first job was a paper route in my hometown, but my first full-time summer job was working with my dad. My dad runs his own interior renovations company, and I was able to get some valuable hands-on construction business experience. These days, I find it hard to hang a picture, but I enjoyed my time working with my dad. I learned a lot about hard work, reliability, and attention to detail.

What’s a fun fact about you that you would like to share?

I lived in Vancouver, Canada, for seven years, and I now have dual citizenship between Canada and Ireland. Before moving back to Ireland in 2019, my wife and I spent five months traveling through Central and South America. It was the experience of a lifetime!

What are your hobbies? What do you do in your spare time?

I love sports, particularly football (soccer), so I watch that when I can. These days, my big focus is family and keeping up with my daughter who was born this spring. Spare time with an infant is limited, but what better way to spend my time?

How is Origina different from any company you’ve worked for in the past?

I genuinely think Origina is a great place to work for many reasons. It’s a company with a real personality and sense of fun. It’s an environment in which you are afforded a lot of autonomy, trust, support, and potential to grow. There are a lot of exceptional people here, and I’m blown away at how we punch above our own weight in so many areas.

What does a typical day look like as a HR business partner at Origina?

At Origina, we have a small, high-performing HR team, so there is plenty of autonomy, a huge degree of variety in the work you do, and a real chance to make a direct impact on a fast-growing business and the people around you.

As a high-growth company, bringing in the best possible talent is key, and the HRBP plays a huge role in that recruitment cycle. Maximizing performance through coaching and actively managing performance is also a big emphasis to keep everyone focused, motivated, and achieving their best.

Honestly, this role is what you want to make of it. If you want to leave your stamp on Origina and our culture, you will have that opportunity.

What interview tips would you have for someone applying for a HR role with Origina?

Come prepared and curious. Be yourself, let your personality shine, and most importantly, make sure this is the right opportunity for you, as much as you are right for us.