John Kimpton Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

My business is dedicated to building capability through coaching, facilitation, leadership development, performance management, strategic planning & team effectiveness.Client focused solutions are consultatively designed, developed & delivered for individuals, teams & organisations. My key competencies include change management, HR shared services solutions, leadership & education, employee relations and talent management strategies.I'm able to provide extensive business experience to support the achievement of business goals.

Extensive local travel and overseas with family

Melbourne, Australia

Reporting to the Executive Vice President Australia & New Zealand, my responsibilities included the development and implementation of the HR strategy ensuring it's alignment with business plans, agreed metrics to ensure success and organization capabilities were fit for company growth.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Reporting to the Group General Manager HR Coles Myer Ltd, key responsibilities included the development of the Health & Safety Blueprint and leading the successful implementation Group wide at the request of the CEO as a priority for the organization.I provided al Health & Safety services on a centralized basis to 9 retail brands, logistic services & corporate functions covering 192,000 team members.Services included safety prevention, claims & injury management, incident investigation, actuarial reviews & metrics reporting.

Melbourne, Australia

Reporting to the Managing Director Coles Supermarkets, my responsibilities included development of the strategic business plan including key human resource interventions to deliver the plan.Key achievements included strategy to reduce workforce casualization from 76% to 54%, design & implementation of the Coles Institute by partnering with Deakin University to provide accredited training & education. Introduction of Coles Excellence awards to recognize outstanding performance and implemented agreed plans with senior management to successfully reduce lost time injury frequency rate & reduction of workers compensation premium.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed & implemented a centralized HR shared services model across Coles Myer Ltd to successfully eliminate duplication of resources. Resulting in significant reductions in operating costs with increased service levels for various retail brands with limited HR infrastructure.

Melbourne, Australia

Introduced and negotiated enterprise bargaining agreements for 22 distribution centres generating workforce efficiencies in exchange for competitive work terms and conditions based on the needs of each individual distribution centre. Successfully introduced employee strategies including consultative committees, performance management & communication systems to successfully improve employee engagement.