HR Launchpad – Learn, Brand, Grow

About this event

Kickstart your HR career with HR Launchpad – Learn, Brand, Grow. Gain insights, build your personal brand, & explore the value of CIPD in HR

Are you ready to launch or accelerate your HR career?

Join us for HR Launchpad – Learn, Brand, Grow, an inspiring and practical event hosted by CIPD South London and industry experts. Designed for individuals in the early stages of their HR careers, this session offers actionable insights, invaluable advice, and tools to maximise your potential in the dynamic field of Human Resources. Whether you’re currently studying, a recent graduate, a career changer, or exploring opportunities in HR, this event will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

During the event, we will explore:

• Planning your career? Different fields/ Different industries/ Trajectories
• How to search for a role in the early stages of your career.
• How to leverage your CIPD qualification to launch a career in HR.
• Future-proofing your HR career in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Using personal branding and social media to advance your career.
• Successfully transitioning from education to the workplace.

Why HR Launchpad?

The South London Branch has a proud history of supporting aspiring HR professionals. In recognition of the challenges faced in the early stages of an HR career, this event builds on the success of our previous "HR Ambition" sessions. We’re here to lend a helping hand, share our experiences, and connect you to a supportive HR community, ensuring you don’t navigate your journey alone.

What you’ll gain from the session:

• Insights into diverse HR career paths and practical advice on getting started.
• An introduction to the HR network and the CIPD community.
• First-hand experiences and stories from industry professionals.
• Practical tips to maximise the benefits of CIPD membership.

Meet the Speakers:

Roisin Kearney

Roisin is the Head of HR at Rock Compliance, where she drives the people strategy, aligning HR operations with business objectives. With expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and learning & development, Roisin brings extensive experience to the discussion.

She is also a qualified career coach and is pursuing a CIPD Level 7 qualification after completing Levels 3 and 5. Roisin is passionate about fostering positive and inclusive work cultures that prioritise engagement, well-being, and growth while driving business success.

Kelsa Albert

Kelsa is the Senior Manager for Global Learning Experience at Deckers Brands (Ugg, Hoka, and Teva), a university lecturer, and a public speaker. With 12 years of Learning & Development expertise, Kelsa specialises in career development, inclusive workplaces, and leadership coaching.

Recognised as a Rising Star in the Consumer & Luxury industry by the Black British Business Awards in 2023, Kelsa is also an award-winning academic. She holds an MSc in Organisational Psychology, a CIPD Certificate in HR, and certifications in Clifton Strengths Coaching and Neuroleadership. Outside of work, she mentors young people from less privileged backgrounds and occasionally dreams of a career on the West End stage.

Chidi ChukwuLinkedIn

Chidi is an Employment Consultant in the Careers Team at London South Bank University, supporting students across the institution. Prior to joining LSBU, Chidi spent 13 years in recruitment, working in both in-house and volunteer recruitment for the Rugby World Cup and London 2012. She has extensive early careers recruitment experience through working for two Times top 100 graduate employers.

After working in early careers, Chidi shifted her focus to supporting students before they step into the world of work. Whether advising on CV writing, or navigating the job market, Chidi is dedicated to empowering students to confidently transition from university to the workplace.

Please note:

1. Webinar joining instructions will be sent to you again one day before the event, with a further reminder, 20 minutes prior to the event starting.
2. The session may be recorded and shared with people afterwards. Please bear this in mind and have your camera off if you do not wish for your image to be shared.
3. The chat function will be used for participants to engage with the webinar, so just be mindful of the login name you use and ensure you are happy for other people to see this.
4. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the live session 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and with the same name as registered on Eventbrite as not doing so may cause a delay or non-admittance to the event.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. Please note that refunds for CIPD Non-Member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.