Laura Taylor

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About Laura Taylor

With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment, I’m passionate about connecting people with opportunities where they can truly thrive. I’ve built my career around creating recruitment processes that are efficient, inclusive, and human — ensuring every candidate and hiring manager enjoys a positive, professional experience.I’m genuinely passionate about recruitment and HR — not just as functions, but as the heart of what makes organisations grow and succeed. Whether it’s refining attraction strategies, improving onboarding, or supporting staff through change, I take pride in delivering a service that’s thoughtful, consistent, and people-centred.In my current role as Recruitment Specialist at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I lead the end-to-end recruitment process, helping the college attract talent aligned with its mission of academic excellence. I focus on enhancing the candidate journey, supporting hiring managers, and continuously improving processes to make recruitment smooth, engaging, and impactful.Before joining Wiltshire College & University Centre, I spent 18 fulfilling years at Bath College, where I gained extensive experience across HR operations, onboarding, and staff engagement. That time taught me the value of teamwork, adaptability, and building genuine relationships — qualities that continue to guide how I work today.Above all, I’m a dedicated and reliable team player who believes collaboration is key to success. I am motivated by seeing people grow, teams flourish, and organisations achieve their goals through great hiring and supportive HR practices.Core Skills & Expertise:Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategies Onboarding & Employee Engagement HR Policy Development & Compliance Administrative & Operational Excellence Data-Driven Decision Making