Experience

Port Nelson Limited

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• People Support

  • Oct 2022 - Present



PHI International

• New Zealand
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Oct 2022



Agoge

• New Zealand
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Candidate Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2020



FVT Consulting

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  HR Consultant covering areas including the development of policies & procedures, recruitment, chairing disciplinary & Incapacity enquiries and research for a variety of clients spread across multiple industries.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & OPERATIONS♦ Created and developed a personal brand that delivered a realistic promise of results with integrity♦ Built successful rapport and relationships with clients that resulted in repeat and regular consulting business♦ Developed business from freelance Consultant working a few hours per day to successful fulltime position



BUCO

• Argentina
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jun 2008 - May 2016

  Managed HR policies, procedures and benefits, industrial relations: chairing disciplinary enquiries, appeals, grievances, issuing formal/informal warnings, etc.; recruitment & selection across all levels of the business including seasonal staff making use of a variety of platforms to source candidates; develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan & Annual Training Report in addition to presenting training courses. Occupational Health & Safety Committee member ensuring other members are trained first aiders, fire fighters, etc. Plan monthly meetings and Health & Safety appointment letters, representing management at meetings. Other duties include Injury on Duty specialist, employment equity reporting, employee wellness management: HIV/Aids, TB etc. awareness initiatives like trauma counselling coordination and alcohol & substance abuse counselling.Key achievements & operations Part of the Change Management team (Brand Ambassador) when BUCO brand was introduced post a major brand rationalization from Regional to National  Selected to assist with national projects (i.e. Skills Development) due to ability managing large data sources, and the ability to control and supervise remotely with a keen attention to detail Assisted MD with presentations and management reports including executive reports due to ability to prepare information accurately and efficiently  Partnered with external parties and obtained funding for the Company to implement learnerships, internships and graduate placements for business at no additional cost



Builders: Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, Superstore

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2006 - Jun 2008

  Managed full HR function including supporting 7 business units. Recruitment & selection including bulk recruitment. Drive retention strategies, change management, performance management, support to management. Carry out employment equity reporting and Employee Benefits. Implemented and maintained staff templates. Managed special projects completed management reports and looked after staff welfare and training on HR Policies & Procedures.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & OPERATIONS♦ Part of team that opened Ysterplaat Branch (c. 250 vacancies filled in a short period). Vacancies filled strategically according to project plan and included a detailed in-service training plan for each new recruit♦ Initially a Recruitment Specialist, but role developed into an HR Manager providing full HR support over and above providing recruitment brief♦ Member of Change Management team that introduced the ‘Builders Warehouse’ brand to the Western Cape: morphing from a regional brand (family owned) to that of a national retailer and industry leader (corporate)♦ Part of the team responsible for several ‘Road Shows’ rolling out new HR policies and procedures to management teams including coordinating workshops for the implementing changes in employee benefits♦ Significant success resulting in being headhunted by Campwell Hardware



Impregnation Web Technology Group (IWT Group)

• Human Resources Officer

  • Oct 1999 - Apr 2006

  Managed recruitment & selection at all levels of the company including temporary workers due to the need for flexibility staffing around the sales forecast. Managed industrial relations including chairing disciplinary meetings. Carried out personnel administration including preparation of bulk new employee files. Oversaw employee wellness including managing employee emergency fund and assisting with social problems like alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, dealing with grief and/or any matter requiring counselling & support. Health & Safety Committee member, first aider & Injury on Duty specialist. In-house training presenter & skills facilitator including responsibility for on-boarding new employees and managing internal training programs. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & OPERATIONS♦ Successfully recruited large groups of temporary staff at short notice for limited period due to operational needs: managed short-term contracts, contract renewal and ensured termination processes were followed♦ Entrusted with managing the Employee Emergency Fund & Housing Fund, taking responsibility for cash and ensuring that funds were used to assist employee emergencies or structural needs♦ Managed difficult environment often facing the consequences of social instability as the majority of employees came from impoverished communities ♦ Recipient of Recognition Award for loyalty and commitment beyond expectations



Van Riebeeck Hotel

• HR Officer

  • Feb 1999 - Sep 1999