I am the founder of HRtoolkit which is the HR manager for small businesses. At www.hrtoolkit.co.nz we provide an on-line document library to enable small business to DIY HR for only $349 + GST per annum In addition we offer hands on support on an as-and-when-required basis.Consultancy support is also available from $199 + GST per hour and packages available starting from only $103 per month. I have a team of advisers across the country who provide hands-on support and i… Show more I am the founder of HRtoolkit which is the HR manager for small businesses. At www.hrtoolkit.co.nz we provide an on-line document library to enable small business to DIY HR for only $349 + GST per annum In addition we offer hands on support on an as-and-when-required basis.Consultancy support is also available from $199 + GST per hour and packages available starting from only $103 per month. I have a team of advisers across the country who provide hands-on support and i am looking to grow this team significantly over the coming years. Show less

As a trustee of Melanoma NZ I have stepped into the CEO role on a temporary basis whilst we recruit for a new CEO.Melanoma NZ is an amazing charity with a vision of eliminating unnecessary death and suffering from Melanoma. Scarily, 11 people are diagnosed with melanoma each day. It is the most common type of cancer in Men aged 25 to 44, and 2nd most common form of cancer for women in the same age group? And if that isn’t scary enough, over 300 people a year in NZ needlessly… Show more As a trustee of Melanoma NZ I have stepped into the CEO role on a temporary basis whilst we recruit for a new CEO.Melanoma NZ is an amazing charity with a vision of eliminating unnecessary death and suffering from Melanoma. Scarily, 11 people are diagnosed with melanoma each day. It is the most common type of cancer in Men aged 25 to 44, and 2nd most common form of cancer for women in the same age group? And if that isn’t scary enough, over 300 people a year in NZ needlessly die from Melanoma (the most serious kind of skin cancer). New Zealand has the highest incidence of Melanoma in the world!! And it is on the rise.So I am really proud to do what small part I can to help this amazing organisation. Show less

Supporting Mid-stage business to take the step to the next level through coaching and HR support.Tasks including: - implementing strategic restructuring of business to meet the strategic goals; - Recruitment of Key personnel; - training in all aspects of HR management; - support with generalist HR issues

My role was to provide support and advice to managers across Central North Island and South Island, and support office (approximately 600 staff and 50 Managers) on all aspects of employment relations and Human Resources. I reported to the HR Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesTelephone support to managers on the whole range of employment issues. Many of these managers had very limited experience in dealing with employment issues and therefore they required extensive coaching and… Show more My role was to provide support and advice to managers across Central North Island and South Island, and support office (approximately 600 staff and 50 Managers) on all aspects of employment relations and Human Resources. I reported to the HR Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesTelephone support to managers on the whole range of employment issues. Many of these managers had very limited experience in dealing with employment issues and therefore they required extensive coaching and support.Consulting with managers about change management programmes. Initially establishing the business needs that needed to be achieved; advising on the best approach to meeting these needs; preparing the relevant consultation documents for staff and managers; supporting managers with the delivery of the message; preparing redundancy notification as requiredSupporting the business with projects as required.A main focus project has been the development of the reporting systems and assessment of the workflow for the HR team. Key achievements in this area are significant improvements in the time taken to produce regular reports, whilst simultaneously significantly improving the quality and accuracy of information being reported. In addition I have been responsible for working with the IT team to develop the IT systems to better support the needs of the business. These are on-going projects. Show less

My role was to provide support and advice to managers across CPS Northern Region (approximately 300 staff and 33 Managers) on all aspects of employment relations and Human Resources. I report to the Regional Manager with a secondary reporting line to the HR Manager.This was a new position therefore it was necessary to establish the HR function within the Region. A high volume of up-skilling was required in order to increase managers understanding and awareness of the function of HR… Show more My role was to provide support and advice to managers across CPS Northern Region (approximately 300 staff and 33 Managers) on all aspects of employment relations and Human Resources. I report to the Regional Manager with a secondary reporting line to the HR Manager.This was a new position therefore it was necessary to establish the HR function within the Region. A high volume of up-skilling was required in order to increase managers understanding and awareness of the function of HR, and their responsibilities towards this function. Key Responsibilities:Attending all disciplinary investigation hearings in order to ensure that procedures are correctly followed; that a nationally consistent approach and outcome is achieved; and to provide support and advice to the managers involved in the process.Provide a field perspective on all HR initiatives generated from head office including advice on how to practically implement new process and procedures. For example, providing practical input into recent developments in the recruitment processIdentifying issues and providing support and training on key strategic issues. Including training on how the recruitment process works and training on health and safety; Practical advice on how to deal with people in the workplace with injuries or conditions which affect their ability to do their job.Supporting managers in dealing with HR issues. Show less

Undertaking interviews and Role plays, and administering and assessing Computer based and written exercises in accordance with the Inland Revenue's competence based assessment criteria.

SELECT is a trade association with around 500 member firms, 95% of which are small to Medium size enterprises with no internal HR function. They had access to me through a telephone helpline, and regular circulars. They could also contract for additional services such as tailored training. I reported to the Head of Employment Affairs, and I had line management responsibility for two staff. Key Responsibilities:Researching and preparing information circulars on legislative… Show more SELECT is a trade association with around 500 member firms, 95% of which are small to Medium size enterprises with no internal HR function. They had access to me through a telephone helpline, and regular circulars. They could also contract for additional services such as tailored training. I reported to the Head of Employment Affairs, and I had line management responsibility for two staff. Key Responsibilities:Researching and preparing information circulars on legislative changes that would affect the members Advising members about employment related issuesPreparing and presenting practical employment law training courses on dealing with matters such as disciplinary and redundancy. Preparing papers for the Employment Affairs Committees, which negotiated with the Trade Union on the employers behalf Show less

AMEC is a Multinational Engineering Company employing approximately 65,000 staff worldwide. My Role was to complete a specific recruitment project and I reported to the HR Manager. Key ResponsibilitiesManaging and co-ordinating a major recruitment campaign for a specific project Managed Assessment Centre recruitment daysCo-ordinating the Graduate Recruitment programme and School Work-Placement programmeCarrying out screening interviews for the Graduate recruitment and… Show more AMEC is a Multinational Engineering Company employing approximately 65,000 staff worldwide. My Role was to complete a specific recruitment project and I reported to the HR Manager. Key ResponsibilitiesManaging and co-ordinating a major recruitment campaign for a specific project Managed Assessment Centre recruitment daysCo-ordinating the Graduate Recruitment programme and School Work-Placement programmeCarrying out screening interviews for the Graduate recruitment and interviews for the School Work Placement applicants Show less

ENTEC is an Environmental Engineering company that counted several world experts amongst the staff. The company was formed through series of mergers and acquisitions between 91 and 95. I reported to the HR Manager. Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting the HR manager in the general running of the HR department Assisting with the calculation of redundancy payments and delivering the news of redundancy to staff within the London Branch Assisting in a programme to standardise the HR… Show more ENTEC is an Environmental Engineering company that counted several world experts amongst the staff. The company was formed through series of mergers and acquisitions between 91 and 95. I reported to the HR Manager. Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting the HR manager in the general running of the HR department Assisting with the calculation of redundancy payments and delivering the news of redundancy to staff within the London Branch Assisting in a programme to standardise the HR practices and procedures across the company. Reviewing all the existing HR policies, creating a best-fit policy through negotiation and communication with the divisional managers. Then delivering the new policies to the Managers for implementation.Designed and implemented a new business targeted performance management system Show less

Thistle hotels are a UK Based Hotel chain of mainly 3 and 4 star hotels. I reported to the General Manager. I was responsible for up to 150 permanent, and 50 casual staff.Key Responsibilities:Carrying out all the Personnel and Training Functions including payroll, safety training, conducting disciplinary investigations, and co-ordinating all personnel related paperwork.Cashing-up tills, dealing with customers, deputising for absent staff, reassigning staff to cover areas of… Show more Thistle hotels are a UK Based Hotel chain of mainly 3 and 4 star hotels. I reported to the General Manager. I was responsible for up to 150 permanent, and 50 casual staff.Key Responsibilities:Carrying out all the Personnel and Training Functions including payroll, safety training, conducting disciplinary investigations, and co-ordinating all personnel related paperwork.Cashing-up tills, dealing with customers, deputising for absent staff, reassigning staff to cover areas of shortage, ensuring the smooth running of the hotel. Show less