Melissa Lawrie
Head of People & Culture at Mindshare Australia & New Zealand- Claim this Profile
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Hannah Mercer
Melissa is a true professional- great team skills, delivery and focused on the goal. Her leadership is one of collaboration, support and coaching. I would highly recommend!
David Wilkinson
Melissa and I worked together when she was the HR Lead for a Workforce Management Programme within the AM&O division at Ausgrid. Her ability to juggle multiple stakeholders & manage a crucial change programme with high integrity, in a timely manner was key to success for my division and specifically my team. Thank you for all of your effort Melissa!
Nigel Fenn
Melissa joined us at an extremely busy time whilst we were recruiting and deploying a large number of employees from the UK to move to Australia. Melissa handled the work load with consummate ease. She developed and subsequently dramatically improved our HR processes, which are still in place today. I enjoyed working with Melissa as she had great energy and enthusiasm, a very necessary injection into a quiet office. I would assess Melissa of high intellect and very capable of handling a large workload whilst also keeping a smile on her face.
Hannah Mercer
Melissa is a true professional- great team skills, delivery and focused on the goal. Her leadership is one of collaboration, support and coaching. I would highly recommend!
David Wilkinson
Melissa and I worked together when she was the HR Lead for a Workforce Management Programme within the AM&O division at Ausgrid. Her ability to juggle multiple stakeholders & manage a crucial change programme with high integrity, in a timely manner was key to success for my division and specifically my team. Thank you for all of your effort Melissa!
Nigel Fenn
Melissa joined us at an extremely busy time whilst we were recruiting and deploying a large number of employees from the UK to move to Australia. Melissa handled the work load with consummate ease. She developed and subsequently dramatically improved our HR processes, which are still in place today. I enjoyed working with Melissa as she had great energy and enthusiasm, a very necessary injection into a quiet office. I would assess Melissa of high intellect and very capable of handling a large workload whilst also keeping a smile on her face.
Hannah Mercer
Melissa is a true professional- great team skills, delivery and focused on the goal. Her leadership is one of collaboration, support and coaching. I would highly recommend!
David Wilkinson
Melissa and I worked together when she was the HR Lead for a Workforce Management Programme within the AM&O division at Ausgrid. Her ability to juggle multiple stakeholders & manage a crucial change programme with high integrity, in a timely manner was key to success for my division and specifically my team. Thank you for all of your effort Melissa!
Nigel Fenn
Melissa joined us at an extremely busy time whilst we were recruiting and deploying a large number of employees from the UK to move to Australia. Melissa handled the work load with consummate ease. She developed and subsequently dramatically improved our HR processes, which are still in place today. I enjoyed working with Melissa as she had great energy and enthusiasm, a very necessary injection into a quiet office. I would assess Melissa of high intellect and very capable of handling a large workload whilst also keeping a smile on her face.
Hannah Mercer
Melissa is a true professional- great team skills, delivery and focused on the goal. Her leadership is one of collaboration, support and coaching. I would highly recommend!
David Wilkinson
Melissa and I worked together when she was the HR Lead for a Workforce Management Programme within the AM&O division at Ausgrid. Her ability to juggle multiple stakeholders & manage a crucial change programme with high integrity, in a timely manner was key to success for my division and specifically my team. Thank you for all of your effort Melissa!
Nigel Fenn
Melissa joined us at an extremely busy time whilst we were recruiting and deploying a large number of employees from the UK to move to Australia. Melissa handled the work load with consummate ease. She developed and subsequently dramatically improved our HR processes, which are still in place today. I enjoyed working with Melissa as she had great energy and enthusiasm, a very necessary injection into a quiet office. I would assess Melissa of high intellect and very capable of handling a large workload whilst also keeping a smile on her face.
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid AustraliaFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
GeneSys - Psychometric Accreditation
OPRA Psychology GroupNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Podium (Perspectives)- Psychometric Accreditation
OPRA Psychology GroupOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mindshare Australia & New Zealand
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of People & Culture
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Parental Leave
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
Navigating Parenthood! Navigating Parenthood!
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Mediabrands
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Director (Parental Leave)
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
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Human Resources Director
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Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
Lead the HR function across a number of entities within the Group Companies. Work alongside the CEO + ELT focusing on Business Strategy, Growth and our People. Lead the HR function across a number of entities within the Group Companies. Work alongside the CEO + ELT focusing on Business Strategy, Growth and our People.
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M&C Saatchi Group AUNZ
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior HR Business Partner
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
Parental Leave Cover Parental Leave Cover
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FIS
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Manager (Parental Leave Cover)
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
HR Lead in collaboration with senior management in Head Office with ownership of stretching business objectives; led the implementation of annual HR Programs and strategy in a complex matrix setting. Analysis and review of current infrastructure with a focus on determining improvements for sustainable growth; leading through change and supporting during transition of new acquisitions. HR Lead in collaboration with senior management in Head Office with ownership of stretching business objectives; led the implementation of annual HR Programs and strategy in a complex matrix setting. Analysis and review of current infrastructure with a focus on determining improvements for sustainable growth; leading through change and supporting during transition of new acquisitions.
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Network Rail Consulting
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United Kingdom
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Truck Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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HR Project Lead - Digital Systems Program
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Nov 2018 - May 2019
HR Lead for the Systems Integrator contract for Sydney’s Digital Systems program with Transport for NSW (TfNSW). Managed all aspects of the hiring process, including on-boarding, Immigration and Mobilisation of individuals whom will be embedded within the client’s team to achieve key milestones. HR Lead for the Systems Integrator contract for Sydney’s Digital Systems program with Transport for NSW (TfNSW). Managed all aspects of the hiring process, including on-boarding, Immigration and Mobilisation of individuals whom will be embedded within the client’s team to achieve key milestones.
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Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior HR Business Partner
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
Coordinated with CPO during an interstate transition project; performed employee consultations for a new Enterprise Agreement; oversight of all work | reporting generated by HR Adviser Coached franchisees and mangers on Industry Award instruments and mentored the network on employment legislation and audit compliance Coordinated with CPO during an interstate transition project; performed employee consultations for a new Enterprise Agreement; oversight of all work | reporting generated by HR Adviser Coached franchisees and mangers on Industry Award instruments and mentored the network on employment legislation and audit compliance
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Ausgrid
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Australia
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner
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May 2017 - Oct 2017
Led the Asset Management & Operations department Transformation Program as the HR SME. Using a variety of influencing and relationship building skills dependent on the client group, develop and implement HR solutions and initiatives which respond to short and long-term business needs, in a proactive and timely manner. Coached Managers to assume responsibility for people management components of their roles. Provide practical advice to the business using my knowledge of relevant Australian Legislation, Enterprise Agreement and the Company HR Guidelines, on a broad range of areas such as: Workplace H&S, Industrial Relations disputes, Recruitment, Performance Management, Remuneration, and Job Design. Show less
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whiteGREY
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Australia
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Program Manager
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Complete management of HR Operations Compliance Audit and implementation of proposed changes; authored and incorporated a bespoke performance and career development plan aligned to business Co-managed a departmental structural review including revision of role specifications and competency framework; supported the Managing Director on ad hoc HR BAU issues Complete management of HR Operations Compliance Audit and implementation of proposed changes; authored and incorporated a bespoke performance and career development plan aligned to business Co-managed a departmental structural review including revision of role specifications and competency framework; supported the Managing Director on ad hoc HR BAU issues
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Ausgrid
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Australia
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner
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May 2016 - Oct 2016
Partnering with Field Services team, on all employee relations issues & EBA interpretations. Coached line managers to assume responsibility for people management components of their roles, rather than the owner of people issues. Provide practical advice to the business using knowledge of relevant legislation, Ausgrid Enterprise Agreement and the Company HR Guidelines. Partnering with Field Services team, on all employee relations issues & EBA interpretations. Coached line managers to assume responsibility for people management components of their roles, rather than the owner of people issues. Provide practical advice to the business using knowledge of relevant legislation, Ausgrid Enterprise Agreement and the Company HR Guidelines.
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Relocated to Australia from UK
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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SEI
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Coordinated with multiple pillars of the business including US counterparts to implement core, business-wide HR processes in addition to coaching the HR Advisor and Coordinator Coordinated with multiple pillars of the business including US counterparts to implement core, business-wide HR processes in addition to coaching the HR Advisor and Coordinator
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GFI Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner EMEA (Parental Cover for Deputy Head of HR)
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Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
Consulted alongside the HR Director during acquisition and transition to BGC Partners, providing HR and Commercial advice across 7 regions within the EMEA region Monthly payroll verification and sign-off plus annual salary and bonus review for +700-strong workforce Collaborate with legal team to manage risk and commercial viability relating to employment legislation issues in addition to complex exits resulting from disciplinary or redundancy processes Coordinated with multiple pillars of the business including to implement core, business-wide HR processes in addition to mentoring the HR Advisor and Coordinator Show less
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XIX ENTERTAINMENT
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Generalist
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Stand- alone position, partnering with multiple senior stakeholders and managers to provide support and guidance across all HR Operations. Managed the Recruitment, Performance Management, Policies, and Contractual changes within the business. Successfully transitioned the business from one HRIS system to another. Responsible for monthly payroll process for Roland Mouret, VB, & XIX Entertainment (+250 employees). Stand- alone position, partnering with multiple senior stakeholders and managers to provide support and guidance across all HR Operations. Managed the Recruitment, Performance Management, Policies, and Contractual changes within the business. Successfully transitioned the business from one HRIS system to another. Responsible for monthly payroll process for Roland Mouret, VB, & XIX Entertainment (+250 employees).
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Selfridges
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Specialist
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Ensure a fair and consistent approach to an organisations policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive ER culture within the business, whilst minimising risks. Case management of people related issues such as: disciplinary, performance management, employment tribunals, grievance and absence management Ensure a fair and consistent approach to an organisations policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive ER culture within the business, whilst minimising risks. Case management of people related issues such as: disciplinary, performance management, employment tribunals, grievance and absence management
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The Football Association
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Business Partner
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Responsible for the Corporate Services (IT, Finance, Legal) & Football Governance division (+250 employees). Challenged and supported my client group in pursuit of their objectives and performance goals in line with business strategy. Project managed the submission of Great Places to Work Survey. Worked with the HR Function in rolling out 150th Anniversary Values. Responsible for the Corporate Services (IT, Finance, Legal) & Football Governance division (+250 employees). Challenged and supported my client group in pursuit of their objectives and performance goals in line with business strategy. Project managed the submission of Great Places to Work Survey. Worked with the HR Function in rolling out 150th Anniversary Values.
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Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group)
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Advisor
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Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Partnered with the Leadership Team across my designated client groups (+500 employees) which span across 2 group companies to improve organisational effectiveness. Responsible for coaching managers to develop their people management capability as well as providing HR expertise to support them in achieving business objectives. Sickness / absence monitoring & implementing a cost reduction. Onboarding, driving reward & recognition initiatives within the Sales team. Partnered with the Leadership Team across my designated client groups (+500 employees) which span across 2 group companies to improve organisational effectiveness. Responsible for coaching managers to develop their people management capability as well as providing HR expertise to support them in achieving business objectives. Sickness / absence monitoring & implementing a cost reduction. Onboarding, driving reward & recognition initiatives within the Sales team.
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Nike
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Advisor UK & Ireland
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Partnership with HR Director to deliver resource strategy for +1400 employees, plus the restructuring of +350 colleagues including handling of all consultations Provided high-volume coaching to Store Managers and Territory Directors on complex ER cases across 36 stores including Site visitation for 1-2-1s on highly complex enquiries, employee life cycle and succession planning and managing attendance; ensured stores legally compliant using HR Audit process Project Managed charity, Retail Trust from initial application to on-boarding for all employees, oversaw development of all marketing material to equip managers with tools to promote initiative to employees Project Managed HR process for new store opening schemes including the recruitment, induction and training of an effective team Show less
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Monsoon Accessorize
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Merchandising Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
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Store HR Manager (Relief Manager)
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Sep 2002 - Aug 2008
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Education
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The University of Kent
BA HONS, Business Management -
The Mount School, Independent Girls School