Experience

Norwood

• New Zealand
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior HR & Recruitment Partner

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Senior HR Partner

  • Jun 2020 - Present

• HR Manager (Acting)

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022



UBT

• HR Business Partner

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

  In this role I am responsible for leading the HR function, with employees based in various locations across NZ. In this role I am responsible for leading the HR function, with employees based in various locations across NZ.



Department of Corrections NZ

• Senior HR Advisor

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2017

  In this role I provided HR advice and support to the organisation at a senior level by ensuring alignment of strategic and operational requirements, whilst adhering to legislation, policies and procedures and best practice. The role included advice and support in areas such as performance management, disciplinary/ employment investigations, recruitment, policy review and interpretation, payroll advice, learning and development and conflict resolution. I also had the opportunity to lead a regional HR team on several occasions.



Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Advisor

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

  Generalist role involving employee relations, recruitment, payroll, performance management, change management and health & safety management. Generalist role involving employee relations, recruitment, payroll, performance management, change management and health & safety management.



Department of Corrections NZ

• HR Advisor

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  As HR Advisor for the Central Region, I advised on employee relations issues with a strong focus on discipline, performance management and resolving and preventing employment relations issues. I closely worked with managers in a business partner role to support them through coaching, mentoring and delivering workshops to align their performance with the goals of the Department. I was actively involved in the Department's organisational change process by supporting managers through the change process.



CMP Rangitikei (Contract)

• HR Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  My main responsibility in this role was to conduct the seasonal recruitment process for CMP Rangitikei, recruiting in excess of 60 people, which included the screening of applications, conducting interviews and processing of new starters. I was also responsible for the reporting of accidents and incidents to ACC, updating the payroll system and managing case files.I also assisted with the delivering of HR training to team leaders, with a specific emphasis on the disciplinary & recruitment processes and health & safety management. I conducted disciplinary hearings, assisted the HR Advisor with all aspects of health & safety management and managed their immigrant relocation process, including induction, sourcing housing & schooling, opening of bank accounts and IRD numbers. I also covered the HR Advisor's day to day role whilst on annual leave and external training courses.



Southeastern Railway

• Area Personnel Officer

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2011

  In this role I dealt with a range of employee relations issues including discipline, performance and absence management, redundancies & organisational change. I delivered corporate induction, conducted HR audits and advised managers on best practice. I also assisted with the recruitment function and advised on payroll issues. I worked closely with the Occupational Health Provider to manage employee wellness programmes and address any medical issues that may impact on employees and their work. In addition, I built good relationships with other external stakeholders, e.g. the Legal Team.I was involved in the revision and negotiation of HR policies with trade unions and the implementation thereof. I played an active part in the strategic planning of the HR function.I contributed to the design of training & mentoring programmes for managers to ensure they were fully conversant with HR policies & procedures with specific emphasis on discipline, sickness absence, performance and capability and was responsible for delivering these programmes. As HR partner to the London Metro area I helped reduce sickness levels from 10 days per employee down to 8.30 days per employee for the financial year 2010/ 2011 and I supported the business by attending, collating and giving evidence at Employment Tribunals with an 87% success rate.



Faith Footwear

• Human Resources Advisor & Office Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

  As part of my role I dealt with and advised managers on employee relations issues, including discipline, grievance, absence management and performance management and time keeping. I also provided advice on payroll and recruitment issues. During my time with Faith Footwear I developed a tool to help manage and reduce short term sickness absence and assisted with HR policy revision. As Office Manager, I was also responsible for the day to day running of the head office building, including liaising with cleaning companies and cleaners, suppliers and purchasing of office equipment.



Avis Budget Group International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rental Sales Agent

  • Nov 2004 - Sep 2006