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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Collaborates with the Human Resources Director to deliver HR activities across the company’s entire Australian operation. Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of seven HR and three TA specialists to deliver comprehensive human resources and recruitment support to all business units. Provides high-quality, timely and robust strategic advice on best practice people management. Develops strategies to improve people management processes and programs to better meet business needs and promote efficient people management. Coordinates the realignment of key global HR policies and projects to align with the Australian business and regulatory frameworks. Ensures that the business upholds the highest compliance standards across all safety regulations, legislation, and national employment standards. Designs, implements and enhances service delivery frameworks to support internal stakeholders receiving timely access to HR support. Manages the creation of all people policies and practices across both HR and TA functions. Promotes a productive, people-focused culture where people leaders are empowered to navigate HR matters whilst also being supported to overcome complex issues.

Melbourne | Adelaide | Perth

Provided expert HR advice and support to over 300 employees across multiple sites, under the supervision of the People and Culture Operations Manager. Facilitated the delivery of both generalist and specialist HR initiatives from recruitment through to termination or end of employment. Coached line managers to elevate confidence levels in delivering best practice fundamental human resources activities. Delivered specialist advice on awards, legislation and workplace relations matters relevant to individual matters. Case managed issues including poor performance, inappropriate conduct, equal employment opportunity and misconduct. Drove ARN values for the business and change management best practice.

Melbourne | Adelaide | Canberra

Delivered comprehensive HR advice and support across three brands – the KIIS network, the Pure Gold Network and The Edge – and over 300 staff working at multiple sites. Managed the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, training, professional development, performance management and offboarding. Collaborated with people leaders to manage performance issues, misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and EEO. Provided contemporary, best-practice HR advice and services to both people leaders and employees. Planned and facilitated quarterly management workshops on various HR topics to build internal capability and confidence across the organisation’s people leaders. Identified and led projects in relation to key employee and organisational development initiatives.

Melbourne, Australia

Delivered HR support to approximately 300 employees across business units including Procurement, Sales, Operations Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Customer Service, Quality & Technical Services, Engineering and Milk Supply. Coached and mentored Line Managers and General Managers to build capability and capacity to address HR issues. Liaised with and supported General Managers to navigate end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, professional development, and performance management. Drove change management initiatives to optimise business performance and people engagement. Supported the organisation to uphold the highest professional standards and alignment with legislative frameworks.

Vic | Tas

East Kimberly

Hawthorn East

Melbourne, Australia

Master'S Degree, Employment Relations, Distinction Average

The Employment Relations course developed and deepened my understanding of key policy formulation, negotiation and implementation matters.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Distinction Average

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honours Society Bachelor of Business (Human Resources Management and Management)