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    Claire Hurley

    MemberCork0834400999Claire@hurleymediation.com

    Claire Hurley

    MemberCork0834400999Claire@hurleymediation.com
    "Resolution Starts with Conversation"

    General Profile

    Claire is an accomplished Mediator and Facilitator with over 30 years HR experience in both the public and private sectors. Specializing in mediation, change management, and employee relations, Claire is known for her empathetic, person-centred approach to resolving disputes. Since Establishing her own business (http://hurleymediation.com) Claire specialises in Workplace, Family, Civil, Commercial and Succession Planning Mediation & Facilitation. In addition Claire supports organisations and individuals with employee relations issues. Claire’s background includes leading organizational /HR transformations at major companies such as Schneider Electric, Dell, and Nortel Networks, in addition to HR operational roles in medical devices.
    Throughout her career, Claire played a key role in fostering collaboration between educational institutions, state agencies, and industries to address regional skills needs. In addition to her HR expertise, she has supported senior leaders in navigating complex employee relations issues creating positive, inclusive workplace environments. Her work in talent management and career development also led her to qualify as an Adult Career Guidance Counsellor, enabling her to assist individuals in career transition.
    Claire’s work is grounded in integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine commitment to helping others. In recent years, she has focused on her strengths in problem-solving and conflict resolution, ensuring a balanced and thoughtful approach to even the most challenging situations. Now running her own mediation practice, Claire offers services in family, commercial, workplace, and community mediation. With a passion for making a positive impact, she is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations resolve conflicts and move forward with confidence and ease.

    Mediation Qualifications

    • Workplace Mediation
    • Civil and Commercial Mediation - International Mediation Institute
    • Family(Separating Couples) Mediation- Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Succession Planning for Small Family Business - Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Mediation Certification - Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Child Inclusive Mediation ( Assessment Pending)

    Education

    • Civil and Commercial Mediation- International Mediation Institute
    • Succession Planning For Small Business - Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Family (Separating Couples Mediation) Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Succession Planning For Family Business - Mediators Institute Ireland
    • Child Inclusive Mediation (pending assessment)
    • Masters Education Adult Guidance & Counselling - Maynooth University
    • Postgraduate Diploma Adult Guidance & Counselling Maynooth University
    • Postgraduate Diploma Human Resources Management - National College Ireland
    • Bachelor Arts Public Administration University of Limerick

    Relevant Positions

    • Mediator and Facilitator - Claire Hurley Mediation (Hurleymediation.com)
    • HR Market Lead Merck Millipore;
    • West Regional Skills Forum Manager;
    • Career Development Adviser, University of Ireland Galway;
    • HR Manager EMEA IT Business Unit Schneider Electric;
    • HR Manager EMEA Business Operations Dell Computers;
    • HR Manager EMEA Nortel Network and Global Communications Manager High Performance Optical Components (Nortel Networks)
    • HR Business Manager UCC;

    Roles held within the MII

    • Active Member of the MII Workplace Committee