Jemma Souness
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Experience
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Excellent
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New Zealand
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Feb 2023 - Present
Excellent is a global membership network focused on connecting and supporting employee experience leaders. The future of work is Employee Experience. Every organisation is facing new and challenging problems where there is no playbook. Excellent is a global membership network focused on connecting and supporting employee experience leaders. The future of work is Employee Experience. Every organisation is facing new and challenging problems where there is no playbook.
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Various
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Global | Remote | New Zealand | New Plymouth
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Freelance People + Culture Consultant
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May 2022 - Present
My work involves engaging in dynamic partnerships with team members, leaders and organizations alike to reimagine and elevate the relationship people have with work. Recent/Current Projects: - Mentoring Global People + Culture team members on personal and team effectiveness - Allyship learning curriculum oversight/project management - Re-design and enhancement of Global Leadership Development programs including roadmap and strategy for women’s leadership development - Diversity + Inclusion Strategy + Roadmap Development - Review of Global Integrated Talent Management strategy and advisory on opportunities to enhance/streamline (linkages from performance, succession, development and talent management and interface between leaders and global business partners) - Facilitation of front-line leadership programs with peer learning circles to support learning in the flow of work Show less
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Methanex Corporation
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Canada
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
Thought leadership, strategic support and expertise in learning and talent development, ensuring global framework, programs and approach fully support strategic objectives.Lead the development and execution of a global integrated learning and talent development strategy aligning with the Global People & Culture Strategy, in the areas of learning, talent review, succession planning, performance management, selection and development assessments and leadership development across Methanex.As a member of the Global Human Resources team, contributes to the development of, and execution of the Global Human Resources Strategic Plan. Show less
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2021
Senior/Executive level business partnership and expertise to the Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and the Global Manufacturing and Projects functions in all areas of HR strategy, people practices and organizational effectiveness. A member of Methanex Corporation’s Global Human Resources team to develop and execute on the Human Resources Strategy and plan.
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Provides advice and counsel, on a global basis in the areas of:• Human capital requirements and considerations• Resourcing, talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies and implementation• Talent and performance management process and requirements• Leadership development and succession planning deployment• Compensation and related mattersA member of Methanex Corporation’s Global Human Resources team to develop and execute on the Human Resources Strategy and plan.Works as a business partner with the SVP, Marketing & Logistics to provide Human Resources oversight, direction and support to the Global Marketing & Logistics function in the area of HR strategy, people practices and organizational effectiveness. Show less
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Assignment from the New Zealand based facilities to Methanex Head Office in Vancouver.Manage the Human Resources services provided to the Corporate Head office.Partner with customers to support achievement of business goals/strategy and development of a highly performing organization. Support change, development and restructuring activities through specialist Human Resources services including organizational analysis and development, recruitment, on-boarding, employee development, and performance consulting. Show less
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Jan 2008 - Apr 2013
Responsible for the Human Resources function.Provide Leadership and direction to the Human Resources team. Provide advice to the Site Management Team to ensure that all Human Resources activities undertaken by Methanex New Zealand are in accordance with best practice and in alignment with Corporate policies and procedures and plans.
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Provide professional Human Resources services and advice to the New Zealand organization.Develop and implement human resource management practices, policies and procedures in the areas of remuneration, benefits, performance management and development, recruitment and retention. Specifically, responsible for: Job evaluations, recruitment and selection including psychometric testing, employee orientation, remuneration support, management of employee benefits, exit interviews and trending and all other general Human Resources related services. Show less
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
Coordination of Human Resources benefits, recruitment and leave processes, Maintenance of the HRIS and records system and salary system support
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HRNZ
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New Zealand
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch President - Taranaki
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
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Otago Polytechnic + Allott Reeves and Co
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South Island, New Zealand
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Early Career Experiences
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Jan 2001 - Oct 2005
Early Career Experiences within an HR Team for Otago Polytechnic and Employment Scholarship at Christchurch based Accounting firm. Early Career Experiences within an HR Team for Otago Polytechnic and Employment Scholarship at Christchurch based Accounting firm.
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Education
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Human Resources & Employment Law -
Avonside Girls High School
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Human Resources Management