Experience

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  Alliance Australia

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Head of People & Culture

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Fighting Chance Australia

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Head of People & Culture

    • Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  HDR

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Country Human Resources Manager

    • Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Head of People & Culture

    • Jul 2018 - May 2020
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    A member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO. A strong transformation and organisational change focus with responsibility for a team of six and the full remit of HR service across NSW & ACT (300+ staff) including WHS, Change and Communications.- Development and delivery of HR Strategy and Plan to underpin the 2022 business strategy.- Built the foundations for contemporary HR practice including performance management, talent identification, succession planning, annual remuneration process, recruitment of key talent. - Built HR team to deliver a professional consulting HR service to the business - introduced business partnering and a commercial/risk-based mind set with data driven analytics and decision-making.- Lead cultural and behavioural change programme involving the development and implementation of new values and behaviours.- Lead negotiation and implementation of GDN’s first Enterprise Agreement - Business process improvement and efficiency with removal of manual processes and the transition to HR systems for performance, recruitment, on-boarding and LMS. - WHS journey - audit and action plan to raise awareness and bring GDN to compliance.- Employee engagement initiatives – including staff events, employee forum, recognition programme, mentoring.- Focus on leadership capability & development – design and implementation of a 12 month Leadership Development programme.- Advised and guided the business though organisational redesign and restructure activities within with a view to improved leadership capability and introducing new ways of working.- Development of an internal communications strategy, framework & calendar.- HR Initiatives to support Disability & Inclusion Action Plan, increased employment of visually impaired people, Reconciliation Action Plan.- Initiated the GDN response to COIVID-19 and worked with business leaders to implement staff utilisation measures and appropriate business continuity plans.

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  Toyota Finance Australia

  • Australia
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Owner – Strategic Transformation Project (secondment)

    • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

    - Business Owner for key project to centralise operations into new premises interstate;- Lead project team;- Managed Steering Committees, governance and liaising with Japanese parent company;- Process improvement, centralisation and relocation of functions, sourcing of new premises, development of people plan along with communications and change plan.

  • Human Resources Project Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

    - Design and implementation of HR initiatives to drive employee engagement;- Initiated, developed and implemented a new behavioural framework to underpin cultural change;- Design and implementation of new online Performance Management system integrated to behavioural framework;- Secured business approval and managed the selection and implementation of a recruitment outsourcing solution (Hays Talent Solutions).- Developed and implemented initiatives to drive higher engagement scores e.g. annual reward statements;- Revision and roll out of Individual Employment Agreements to all employees.

  • Human Resources Operations Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

    - HR Leadership team with input into the development of the business strategy, HR strategy and operational plan; - Regular interaction with the CEO and Senior Executive Team;- Leading a team of 7 employees across Payroll, HR and Recruitment to deliver efficient service to the business;-Management and continuous improvement of the full cycle of HR activities e.g. pay & incentive planning, performance management, recruitment, headcount budget, talent management & succession planning etc.

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

    - A trusted advisor and coach of the management team, participating in management meetings and business reviews. - Develop and drive HR Strategy aligned with business goals within areas of responsibility;- Provision of the full range of HR generalist consultancy services as required by the organisation and responsible for activities across the employment lifecycle and HR calendar within business area;- Change agent working through and driving continuous improvement and organisational change within a culture of high performance; - Developed and introduced Talent Identification and Succession Management tools and discussions.- Organisation redesign and restructure of departments to drive efficiency and best reflect the current business requirements;- Driving best practice thought coaching of line managers through employee relations scenarios;- HR lead in relocation of the National Collections Centre – close of WA Centre and opening of new centre in NSW.- Key partner with the Contact Centre Leadership Team to drive stability with resulting improvement in all key KPI’s along with high engagement results.

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  Fujitsu Australia Limited

  • Australia
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • HR Manager - HR Business Programmes

    • Mar 2008 - Mar 2012

    Effectively develop and implement a broad range of programmes to ensure the success of the business through its people and leaders. Includes:-Bids, acquisitions, staff transfers;-People Manager & Leadership Development;-Talent Management & Succession Planning;-Career Development & Competency Framework with role profiles and career mapping.-Graduate Recruitment

  • HR Operations Manager

    • Mar 2008 - Dec 2009

    Accountable for operational HR support nationally with a focus on continuous improvement and change.- Managed a team of 7 HR Business Leaders;- Lead HR acquisition of Kaz & Supply Chain business and subsequent integration of staff;- Responsible for activities across the employment lifecycle and HR calendar;- Implemented online performance appraisal system integrated with behavioural framework;- Implemented best practice through updated induction, policies & procedures, manager education.

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  Fujitsu UK and Ireland

  • London, United Kingdom

  • HR Manager

    • Apr 2004 - Feb 2008
    • London, United Kingdom

    - Provision of the full range of HR consultancy services as required by the business unit.- Management of HR lifecycle activities such as pay and incentive planning, performance management, recruitment, talent and succession planning;- HR Lead for many bids, staff transition & integration activities including due diligence, communications, commercial negotiations, risk assessment;- Trade Union consultation and pay negotiations;- Worked across both Public and Private Sector BU's.

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  CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation)

  • United Kingdom

  • HR - various positions

    • Jan 1998 - Mar 2004
    • United Kingdom

    Various positions:HR Business Lead Financial Services UK & EMEAHR Advisor - Employee RelationsSenior HR AdvisorHR Administrator

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  Total Work Services

  • Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • Oct 1996 - Dec 1997
    • Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

    Responsible for short term contract placement, administration of timesheets and efficient management of the office.

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  Berkeley Scott Selection

  • Godalming, Surrey, UK

  • Recruitment Co-ordinator

    • Apr 1995 - Oct 1995
    • Godalming, Surrey, UK

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  Devere Venues

  • Denham, Middlesex, UK

  • Assistant Manager - Durdent Court Conference Centre

    • Jun 1993 - Jun 1994
    • Denham, Middlesex, UK

    Company traded as Style Conferences Ltd at the time of employment.

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  University of Leeds

  • Leeds, United Kingdom

  • Assistant Domestic Bursar - Oxley Hall

    • Oct 1991 - Jul 1993
    • Leeds, United Kingdom