Abigail Gurd

Abigail Gurd currently serves as a Human Resources Advisor at Cornerstone Medical Recruitment, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting the full employee lifecycle. Her expertise spans HR advisory, process improvement, and talent management, with a particular focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Abigail’s day-to-day responsibilities include providing timely and strategic HR advice to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and facilitating effective communication across teams. She is instrumental in driving HR-led projects that enhance operational efficiency, such as refining onboarding processes, developing key HR documentation, and implementing robust reporting and metrics systems to monitor workforce trends.

A key aspect of Abigail’s role involves managing IR/ER matters, where her strong communication skills and understanding of employment relations help navigate complex employee issues and promote positive workplace relations. She also coordinates injury management and rehabilitation programs, ensuring seamless support for employees returning to work, which underscores her commitment to employee wellbeing and safety.

Abigail’s passion for diversity and inclusion is reflected in her approach to talent acquisition and team development, leveraging psychometric profiling to identify candidates with the right cultural fit and potential. Her focus on process improvement and data-driven reporting enables Cornerstone to make informed HR decisions, optimize workforce engagement, and support strategic growth. With her comprehensive skill set in HR coordination, project management, and employee training, Abigail is dedicated to advancing her career in the operational HR space, contributing to a progressive, compliant, and high-performing organizational culture.