Experience

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  NRI Australia & New Zealand

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Jul 2016 - Present
    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    Transformative digital solutions take more than IT expertise. They take a partner you can count on. With an eye for precision and the vision to help you progress. Who can move quickly to find the right ways forward – so that you’re always ahead of tomorrow.We’re that partner for countless businesses. Designing, implementing, and managing digital solutions that are as personalised as they are progressive. That open the doors to greater digital success – across business, government and beyond. We deliver everything from business strategy and consulting through to infrastructure and managed IT services.We’re backed by a global reach that makes us a truly game-changing alternative in the digital services space – with local decision-making and authority. And we’re powered not just by technology, but by passionate people who are fearlessly committed to getting it right for our customers. Transformative digital solutions take the right team, making the right moves at the right time. You’ve found yours with NRI.

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  ASG Group

  • Barton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Jul 2016 - Feb 2023
    • Barton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    ASG is a leading IT business solutions provider in Australia – customer focused and responsive. They match genuine people with proven solutions, partnering closely with clients to help them achieve their goals. The Talent Acquisition Business Partner provides internal talent acquisition services to the ASG business. In this role I act as a subject matter expert in all elements of talent acquisition and deliver on the full recruitment lifecycle across the ACT. I have developed and continue to maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders including managers, candidates and third party suppliers. In this pivotal role I am responsible for acquiring high quality and culturally aligned professionals from Service Desk Analysts, IT engineering staff through to Senior Managers, Project and Program Managers and Admin staff into the ASG business.

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  NEC Australia

  • Canberra, Australia

  • National Internal Recruitment Advisor

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2016
    • Canberra, Australia

    In July 2012 NEC bought CSG Services and I continued in my role as Internal Recruitment Coordinator as below. Major responsibilities include providing Recruitment, HR and Training coordination support to the Managed Services Division of NEC's IT solutions business following the take over of CSG Services by NEC. In addition I provide end to end management of new employees, internal transfers and variations.

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  CSG Solutions Pty Ltd

  • Darwin, Australia

  • National Internal Resourcing Consultant - Managed Services

    • Feb 2010 - Jul 2012
    • Darwin, Australia

    major responsibilities include providing Recruitment, HR and Training coordination support to one Divisionof CSG. In addition I provide end to end management of new employees, internal transfers and variations.

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  Chandler Macleod

  • Darwin, Australia

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
    • Darwin, Australia

    Please see below

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  PCA People

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Canberra, Australia

    LegalCold calling Legal clients to re-establish communications after a lapse in the Legal business at PCA.Composing sales material Visiting clients to re establish contact. Interviewing legal candidates ranging from reception staff through to qualified Barristers and SolicitorsOther duties similar to the role below.

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  Chandler Macleod

  • Australia
  • Human Resources Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Consultant Darwin, NT

    • Dec 2004 - Jun 2006

    Asked to help set up the first branch in the NT with one other person.Running the office including answering all incoming calls from candidates and clients, typing tenders, preparing invoicing, petty cash.Sole responsibility for all recruitment from Blue Collar temps to Executive Perm Placement.Attract, source, screen, interview, select and appraise new candidates to assess suitability.Behavioral/competency based and targeted selection interviewing.Administer psychometric evaluations, personality profiles and skills assessments.Conduct detailed verbal referencingHandling pricing enquiries, establishing sales leads for Branch Manager. Negotiate terms of business and manage relationships with clients.Maintain recruitment database and advertising on Seek, my career and Career1.Identify suitable advertising strategies for each vacancyAccount Management of major clients, including management of preferred supplier and sole supplier relationshipsContractor performance reviewsCold calling new clients to establish needs and make appointments to introduce the business. Build and maintain ongoing relationships with clients.Undertake performance appraisals and counsel candidates in their career, effective job search strategies, resume presentation, networking skills, job application methodology, and salary advice and interviewing skills. Develop and maintain an effective employee recognition and reward scheme as per company guidelines.Pro-actively monitor the availability of high or frequently demanded candidates.

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • Nov 2003 - Jun 2006

    Reason for leaving - maternity leave

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  Global Resources (Formerly TMP Worldwide)

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 2002 - Oct 2003

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  Kelly Services Australia Ltd

  • Senior Consultant

    • Feb 1996 - Jan 2002

    Lead a team of Consultants and Administration staff in the delivery of professional and office support staff to clients.Recruited, negotiated remuneration, trained, conducted performance appraisals and formulated personal development plans for staff.Set performance criteria and measured end user satisfactionBusiness DevelopmentResponsible for internal QA systems/Audits.Weekly payroll for temporary staffActive knowledge of wage conditions and awards On-Site ConsultantBased in the Offices of a Major Client Account (Finance Industry) to manage the recruitment processResponsible for managing the entire internal end to end recruitment processProviding advice and support to managers on the recruitment process that needs to be followedAssist line managers to review job specifications and agree on position description, key competencies, values, skills, experience and behaviors.Provide coaching and advice on interview techniques to line managerAssess suitability of candidates against job specifications and shortlists according to selection criteria.Undertake first interview with candidate and line manager and refer on for second interview.Process of weekly payroll for in excess of 200 temporary staff.Ensure staff are aware of their rosters on a weekly basis.Management reporting - budgeting and cost management, time to fill, new staff turnover, salary data, employee satisfaction surveys.Administer staff commencements, terminations, employment status, transfers and leave applications and maintenance of recordsCreated an ongoing "talent pool' of candidates through pro-active marketing.Improved clarity of reporting systems documentation.Organised and co-ordinated staff functions.

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  Temping through Manpower (Australia) Pty Ltd

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Switchboard operator and receptionist

    • Oct 1995 - Jan 1996
    • Sydney, Australia

    at many and varied clients in Sydney

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  Manpower UK

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Temporaries Consultant

    • Aug 1989 - Sep 1995
    • London, United Kingdom

    Weekly payroll of staffInducting and interviewing staff across all industries from hospital staff to banking and accountancy staff, drivers and blue collar workers, secretaries and clerical staffLiaising with clientsCo-ordinating temp staff and identifying "best fit" candidateAll branch administration and records management.Conduct telephone and face to face interviewsManage and monitor the response from advertisements

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  Barclays Bank Plc

  • Office Assistant / Data entry Clerk

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

    Handling all inbound customer enquiriesData entry of all transactionsTraining and Skills Word for Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Typing 50wpm, Various in house recruitment databases and testing packages including QWIZ.Integrity Selling, Consulting skills, Advanced Negotiation techniques, Sales Skills, Client Visit Workshops