HR Business Partner

• Mar 2023 - Present

Human Resources Director ANZ

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2023

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG AT ALCON. Alcon offers transformative technologies in medicine and machines; often first in class, improving and protecting eyesight globally.At Alcon, our people are at the heart of our success. Our values, shared across the Novartis Group, shape how we behave and work with each other. By focusing on our values we are building the culture that wins for patients, customers and associates. We are establishing a culture that leads with integrity, courage and optimism, creating an environment that is inclusive, resilient and fun. Show less

Senior HR Manager

• Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

IMS Health– Senior HR Manager Australia and New Zealand To provide generalist HR capability but specifically to increase leadership competency and team building across the senior team. In addition to provide organisational development support to AUNZ. IMS Health– Senior HR Manager Australia and New Zealand To provide generalist HR capability but specifically to increase leadership competency and team building across the senior team. In addition to provide organisational development support to AUNZ.

Senior Manager, Human Resources

• May 2008 - Oct 2009

Led a team of thirteen across ANZ. Together we provided generalist HR support to Pfizer ANZ business which encompassed both human and animal health businesses. In total there are 1,300 employees. Drove the global HR strategy and developed local HR strategies in partnership with the leaders in the organisation. Attended the country leadership meetings and advised our country leader and Business Unit leaders on the HR strategies required for effective business results. Led a team of thirteen across ANZ. Together we provided generalist HR support to Pfizer ANZ business which encompassed both human and animal health businesses. In total there are 1,300 employees. Drove the global HR strategy and developed local HR strategies in partnership with the leaders in the organisation. Attended the country leadership meetings and advised our country leader and Business Unit leaders on the HR strategies required for effective business results.

Senior HR Manager

• Apr 2007 - May 2008

IMS is the one global source for pharmaceutical market intelligence, providing critical information, analysis and services that drive decisions and shape strategies. Worked with leaders throughout the matrix structure to deliver HR support. Responsible for three sites, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Projects included: An onboarding programme as part of a global project team Part of a global acquisitions team An online recruitment programme IMS is the one global source for pharmaceutical market intelligence, providing critical information, analysis and services that drive decisions and shape strategies. Worked with leaders throughout the matrix structure to deliver HR support. Responsible for three sites, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Projects included: An onboarding programme as part of a global project team Part of a global acquisitions team An online recruitment programme

HR Manager

• Sep 2005 - Dec 2006

STS designs and manufactures a range of highly specialised machines incorporating innovative technology used in the production of semiconductors and semiconductor related devices. Introduced a comprehensive role re-classification and re-grading scheme across the whole company (globally), including an overhaul of old terms and conditions and the introduction of new and improved benefits. This was completed within a nine month timescale. The project covered all staff including the R&D, Manufacturing and Production. Other responsibilities and projects included: Forming and making a success of the Employee Consultation Group. This group became the back bone of an effective two way communications process allowing staff to be fully informed and the company to meet its requirements under the Information and Consultation Regulations. It was also key in restructuring the employee deal. Running a project that saw a complete over haul to the way in which recruitment was completed in the company - the new process leveraged the best vendors and was very cost effective. It allowed STS to head hunt the best candidates in the technological and scientific fields Advising managers on international HR issues as and when required, and ensuring all work permits are up to date The design and implementation of HR policies and procedures such as absence, working hours and overtime, etc. Developing close working relationships with the CEO, Directors, Senior Managers and employees across the business to improve and deliver added value HR Development of HR administrator, and office administrators, through delegation, coaching and training methods in line with business and personal needs Show less

HR / Training Coordinator

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2005

Biomet is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of products for hip, knee, shoulder, and other small joint replacement. Provided a Training Learning and Development Strategy for Biomet UK. Biomet UK consisted of two sites, both of which included, manufacturing, sales, marketing etc. Ensured all employees received the necessary programmes to allow them to perform to the best of their ability, and in turn enable the Company to meet its business objectives. Designed an intranet site for ease of access to the programs and achieved significant buy in from the Board of Directors. Drove a change management programme aimed at up skilling the shop floor workers to allow them to deliver better results to the company. Show less

HR Officer

• Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

A Sega Company and Tellermate. Responsibilities included: Dealing with Grievance, Disciplinary and Poor Performance / Capability issues Advising employees on family friendly policies Organising the Consultation Committee Organising all recruitment and selection activities, for all levels of the business Analysing and reporting relevant HR metrics as required, e.g. headcount, vacancies, staff turnover, absenteeism, etc using database and spreadsheets. Assisting in the development of a Competency framework, performance management system and reward strategy. Administrating the monthly payroll Show less