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Sydney, NSW, AU

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Spearheaded the growth and development of HR Business Partners, fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing team capabilities.
• Led a Payroll Remediation Project across Australia and NZ, resulting in streamlined processes and improved payroll accuracy.
• Provided strategic counsel to the client group, optimizing operational efficiency and supporting business functions in NSW.
• Cultivated robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions, regulatory bodies, and APAC management, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Pioneered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, driving cultural transformation and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
• Successfully navigated Enterprise Agreement negotiations and resolved complex Industrial Relations matters, ensuring compliance and minimizing organizational risk.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Directed a diverse team of 5 HR professionals, fostering collaboration and driving excellence in talent management and employee engagement.
• Engineered a comprehensive national enterprise agreement consolidation strategy, resulting in streamlined processes and substantial cost savings for Scott's Refrigerated Logistics.
• Revolutionised recruitment practices, devising innovative strategies that attracted top-tier talent and slashed time-to-hire by 20%.
• Advised the Executive Leadership Team with strategic foresight and actionable insights, empowering informed decision-making and navigating complex market dynamics.
• Cultivated productive relationships with key unions, facilitating constructive dialogue and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes through stakeholder engagement.
• Implemented frontline leadership training initiatives, equipping managers with essential skills to enhance team performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Sydney, Australia

• Spearheaded end-to-end management of employee relations cases, ensuring swift resolutions and minimizing risk exposure for the Enterprise Services and Bankwest sectors, covering diverse issues such as misconduct.
• Advocated for fair and just outcomes in unfair dismissal conciliations, showcasing expertise in navigating legal frameworks and effectively representing Commonwealth Bank's interests.
• Advised on complex legislative requirements, including the Fair Work Act, and provided strategic guidance on contract, enterprise agreement, and policy interpretation, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential legal.
• Cultivated collaborative partnerships with internal central functions, such as legal, group investigations, and workers' compensation, fostering seamless coordination and effective risk management across departments.

Sydney, Australia

• Iplex Pipelines and Rocla - Members of the Fletcher Building group is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of pipes, fittings and civil infrastructure solutions to the building and construction industry..
• Directed HR initiatives for a 250+ personnel operational client group across New South Wales and Tasmania, optimizing workforce performance and aligning strategies with business objectives.
• Spearheaded successful negotiations for the renewal of Enterprise Agreements, ensuring favourable terms and maintaining positive labour relations within Iplex Pipelines & Rocla.
• Championed fairness and equity in the workplace through advocacy during unfair dismissal conciliations, safeguarding employee rights while upholding company policies and regulations.
• Provided strategic guidance and impactful advice to key senior stakeholders across six sites, driving alignment between HR initiatives and business goals to enhance overall organisational effectiveness.
• Collaborated with central Talent Acquisition teams to enhance recruitment processes, ensuring a fair and transparent approach that attracted top talent and supported organisational growth within Fletcher Building.

Sydney, Australia

Pharmacy Guild of Australia is a member based employer association that strives to support the interests of community pharmacy. In this role I was involved in the administration of employee contracts and terminations and providing accurate and timely advice to members in relation to IR instruments (e.g Pharmacy Industry Award 2010).

Member

MAHRI

High School Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Human Resource Management