Experience

Sydney Water

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief People Officer | General Manager People, Culture & Safety

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Reporting to the Managing Director, as an active member of the Sydney Water Executive Team. Leading People, Culture, Safety, Change, Business Improvement and Employee Experience. Portfolio spans • People Partnering • Workforce Strategy • Safety, Health & Wellbeing • Diversity and Inclusion • Change and Business Improvement • Workforce Planning and Insights • Learning & Development • Culture & Performance • Talent Acquisition • People Services • Human Capital Management Show less


Downer
• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee
• General Manager - People & Culture

  • May 2019 - Feb 2022


Treasury Wine Estates

• Australia
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Human Resources, Americas

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

• Director of Human Resources, Americas

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  * Directs, plans and executes the senior level talent and HR agenda across the Americas team. Key focus areas include talent management, organizational development, culture and employee relations. * Provides strategic human resources leadership, advice, consultation and coaching to business partners in the supply organization; winery operations, winemaking, grape resources and other workgroups as needed. * Support talent management, organizational capability, embed TWE culture in HR function as well as in supply. * Manage effective HR programs, employee relations initiatives, and deliver a high-quality employment brand experience to Treasury Wine Estate employees.* Provides hands-on design and development work to support the execution of the agreed to plans. Partners with the HR Services and the Total Rewards teams for project and initiative work to be completed on behalf of the Americas supply team. * Serves on the Americas HR Leadership Team providing thought leadership and general development of the HR Function and the overall talent and culture agenda for the region. Show less



Dignity Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  * Develop strategic HR plans that support the overall strategic initiatives of Dignity Health. * Establish and maintain a Human Resources structure and staff that are agile, efficient and effective in achieving alignment with operational priorities, and fully integrated with the business objectives. * Evaluate and strengthen leadership’s competencies and facilitate the use of tools to effectively achieve strategic objectives. Partner with leadership to ensure they understand their role and have the tools and resources to effectively drive change and the desired culture and outcomes. * Direct the development of the department operating budget and maintain necessary controls to assure compliance with budgeted expenses, resources and staff projections. * Collaborate with facility Financial and Operational leaders to drive effective management of human capital costs resulting in a positive ROI. * Provide direction and support to management with interpretation of policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Provide education and advice on proper documentation and/or legal requirements for performance improvement and termination process. * Serve as an advocate for the employee, management and the facility and encourages problem resolution through the chain of command. Diagnose and determine the scope of organizational issues, to deliver the most effective solutions to drive necessary cultural change and outcomes. * Advise management and ensure compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to human resources. Deliver processes and programs that ensure readiness and compliance in a highly regulated healthcare environment. Show less



BlueScope Steel

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Through a team of HR professionals, responsible for the execution of HR strategy and providing direction for HR and payroll function to three midstream and eight downstream steel manufacturing locations. Responsible for workforce planning, compensation and benefits, performance management, labor relations, organizational development, union-avoidance, legal compliance, employee relations, and succession planning. Work closely with managers, the HR team, and employees to improve morale and employee engagement for approximately 700 employees across six states. Strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team, working to develop strategies to achieve business objectives. Show less



North Star BlueScope Steel

• United States
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Manage a team of Human Resource Professionals providing support and assistance to 350+ employees in a steel manufacturing organisaion. Strong focus on direct engagement and employee development. Manage a team of Human Resource Professionals providing support and assistance to 350+ employees in a steel manufacturing organisaion. Strong focus on direct engagement and employee development.

• Senior HR Advisor

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2011

  * Facilitate and manage the implementation of change management projects within the business, for example pay levelling of MCL employees, and change of start and finish times for maintenance employees.* NSW Industrial Relations Commission Advocacy on a number of cases including workplace disputes and unfair dismissal matters. * Participate in, and lead meetings with employees and union officials for dispute settling purposes, ensuring the correct process is being followed.* Working with Springhill management and employees to roll out workplace change projects in order to reduce costs and ensure future viability within the business.* Ad Hoc queries and business work regarding performance management, workplace change management, learning and development, award interpretation, EEO investigations etc. Show less

• HR Advisor - Iron an Slab

  • Dec 2007 - Nov 2009

  *Development of a Workforce Planning Tool for use across Port Kembla Steelworks to determine potential risks and analyse the profile of the business against key business needs. *Development of an interactive Equal Employment Opportunity session for all levels of Iron and Slab with the aim of reducing EEO issues and complaints and increasing the knowledge of operations employees in this area. *Rolling out of various workplace development tools to Ironmaking employees at different levels, including the Team Work Model, Just and Fair Culture Model. Leadership Framework, Task Assignment, Accountability and Authority, Role Balance and Systems Leadership tools. * NSW Industrial Relations Commission Advocacy on a number of cases including workplace disputes and unfair dismissal matters. * Working with Ironmaking management and employees to roll out workplace change projects in order to reduce costs and ensure future viability within the business. *Completion of Succession Planning exercise for all critical roles in the Ironmaking business for 2009/10 financial year.*Development of a HR survey tool to determine the effectiveness of HR professionals working in the business, implemented during the 2007/08 performance review period * Development of a tool to rank and therefore understand the talent amongst front line leaders in order to determine eligibility for higher level roles. * Ad Hoc queries and business work regarding performance management, workplace change management, learning and development, award interpretation, EEO investigations etc. Show less

• HR / ER Advisor - Port Kembla Steelworks

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  * Development of a Cadet Development Matrix, to assist cadets, their supervisors and cadet coordinators to plan and execute developmental plans during the key stages of the cadetship.* Gap Analysis of the cadet and graduate development programmes in order to determine gaps in the cadet development programme, determining cadet and post cadet training and development needs.* Revising and updating the PKSW Employment Relations Guide, making it user-friendly and relevant to managers and supervisors across the plant.* Assisting in the preparation for IRC cases, including preparation of witness statements, gathering of evidence, and assisting in the commission. Show less

• HR Advisor, Western Port Works

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

  * Acting as HR Advisor for Cold Reduction department and working with manufacturing managers, superintendents and supervisors on a number of matters, including recruitment and selection, salary benchmarking, and other related queries.* Researching and benchmarking best practice with regards to EBA negotiation and developing a report, including recommendations for the renegotiation of the Western Port Award.* Researching and benchmarking other (similar) businesses regarding best practice with regards to medical services on site and providing a report.* Facilitation of the Graduate Interview Day, including giving a business presentation to prospective graduates and acting as a key contact on the day.* Acted as a team member on a review of Workers Compensation at Western Port and developing a Workers Compensation process map as a part of this process Show less

• Employee Relations Advisor

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

  Aug 06 - Feb 07 Employee Relations AdvisorBlueScope Steel * The preparation of witness statements, and assisting in the facilitation and development of IRC cases.* Assisting in a review of company payroll procedures in light of WorkChoices and implementing changes to policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance.* Review of procedures and process surrounding the issuing on crib dockets on PKSW site, and implementing and communicating changes to the policy.* Working with the HR advisor, Iron and Slab on small projects within the Cokemaking department Show less

• HR Advisor, HR Specialist Team

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2006

  * Development of the Educational Assistance Scheme, standardising the process for study leave and educational assistance across BlueScope Steel Australia.* Development of the Annual Leave Planner process, aimed at reducing Annual Leave costs company wide* Implementing a standardised induction process for Greenfields and Brownfields sites BlueScope Steel wide* Standardising and improving the HR metrics reporting process, cutting reporting time by approximately 50 per cent* Other projects included creation of a KRA dictionary for use in the businesses, reviewing student initiatives in the Illawarra, and the development of a number of policies and procedures for use at a corporate level Show less



BHP Billiton

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas

• HR Advisor - Elouera Colliery

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2005

  Assisting in closure activities including re-training for employees, communication of management decisions and fielding employee questions as well as assisting in general HR activities Assisting in closure activities including re-training for employees, communication of management decisions and fielding employee questions as well as assisting in general HR activities