I have the pleasure of leading the People, Safety and Community functions at Petstock, encompassing HR, Learning and Development, Safety & Wellbeing, Community - Petstock Foundation (our charity) and Corporate Social Responsibility.Our focus is to deliver Best People Experience to the PETstock team and business.

In my role as People & Culture Manager, I am responsible for the HR, Training and Safety functions of the business.Our current key focuses are:- Recruitment of the Best People- Retention of our team- Our team going home safe everyday- Developing our team to reach their potentials

As the HR Manager of PETstock, I work closely with the business to support the development and management of our people, a key asset to the PETstock business. This role included:- Management of HR team, including HR, Safety and Training functions - 7 direct reports- Management and review of Recruitment Processes, Performance processes- Management and development of Safety function within the business

I joined PETstock as the first sole HR role within the organisation. I was charged with implementing the HR Audit Review that had been completed by a HR Consultant, this included:- Recruitment processes - managing recruitment for all stores- Performance Management processes - development, training and advising- Workplace Health & Safety- Policy and Procedure development- Industrial Relations, including Award Interpretation- Working closely with Payroll to ensure correct implementation of Award- Introduction of new Modern Award process, including contract review and transition provisions

Working with over 400 Independent Business owners to support there HR and Training needs. Key Responsibilities/Projects Included:- Day-to-Day Support on HR needs for Business Owners- Writing & Delivering Training nationally, based on training needs, including Customer Service, Rostering- Coordination of FoodWorks Induction Program- Liaison with Industry Bodies (MGA, NRA) on Industrial Relations, Training etc.- Coordination of Certificate Training Program with RTO