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Key Responsibilities:Subject matter expert for the Geelong Relocation Deed and central point of contact for Deed related matters. Management of the Deed Implementation Team Inbox, phone and database. Ensure accurate and timely processing of all application and reimbursement forms. Conduct presentations at Employee group briefings and provide tailed one-on-one advice for all eligible employees across the business. Prepare reports and data for wider business use. Identify opportunities… Show more Key Responsibilities:Subject matter expert for the Geelong Relocation Deed and central point of contact for Deed related matters. Management of the Deed Implementation Team Inbox, phone and database. Ensure accurate and timely processing of all application and reimbursement forms. Conduct presentations at Employee group briefings and provide tailed one-on-one advice for all eligible employees across the business. Prepare reports and data for wider business use. Identify opportunities, make recommendations and implement improvements to processes, systems and work practices. Engage in difficult conversations and resolve issues related to the Relocation Deed. Participate and provide data for project audits.Selected Achievements: • Transitioning the Deed database from an excel spreadsheet to a purpose designed access database. The original migration and testing was due to progress over a period of a couple of months however it was condensed into a 2 week period • Moving 100% of Deed related filling to electronic filing (HPE Records Manager) • Successful passed Audit of the Geelong Relocation Deed Project Show less

DTS is Australia’s market leader for food and beverage testing. They have the largest food microbiology and chemistry laboratories in South East Asia with a team of over 400 staff, providing analytical and testing services to some of Australia’s largest food and beverage companies, ensuring products are safe for distribution across the Asia Pacific region. Key Responsibilities:Central point of contact for all HR enquiries. Managing employee’s personnel files and creating new… Show more DTS is Australia’s market leader for food and beverage testing. They have the largest food microbiology and chemistry laboratories in South East Asia with a team of over 400 staff, providing analytical and testing services to some of Australia’s largest food and beverage companies, ensuring products are safe for distribution across the Asia Pacific region. Key Responsibilities:Central point of contact for all HR enquiries. Managing employee’s personnel files and creating new employee starter packs. Generating documentation as required such as employment contracts, change of days/hours, confirmation of maternity leave arrangements, confirmation of employment letters etc. Coordinating probationary reviews and exit interviews. Posting internal and external advertisements on HRMS (ConnX) and SEEK. Conducting reference checks, telephone screening, face to face interviews. Coordinating training requirements in consultation with the HR team for both internal and external training. Conducting Immigration checks using VEVO. Selected Achievements:• Line Manager coaching on behavioral interviewing techniques. Increased improvement in the candidate experience and reduced the negative impact of the communication that was previously taking place. Increased confidence in the Line Manager. • Managed the rollout of HRMS (ConnX) version 5.0 to the entire business. Conduit between ConnX support, IT and entire business. Resulted in a smooth transition and problems resolved in a timely manner. Show less

Part of the Burbank Group of Companies, Burbank Homes is a family owned and operated company led by father and son team Eddie and Jarrod Sanfilippo. Burbank Homes is one of Australia’s top builders – but it’s only one part of the Burbank Group of Companies.Key Responsibilities:End to end recruitment process. Assisted in developing and updating employee new starter induction, including new starter welcome emails. Coordinated probationary reviews with management at all stages of… Show more Part of the Burbank Group of Companies, Burbank Homes is a family owned and operated company led by father and son team Eddie and Jarrod Sanfilippo. Burbank Homes is one of Australia’s top builders – but it’s only one part of the Burbank Group of Companies.Key Responsibilities:End to end recruitment process. Assisted in developing and updating employee new starter induction, including new starter welcome emails. Coordinated probationary reviews with management at all stages of the probationary lifecycle. Maintaining staff files in collaboration with the IT and Payroll department, preparation of employment contracts. Facilitated exit interviews and collated data for management. Created and regularly updated organizational charts using Visio. Developed the calendar for Reward and Recognition programs. Coordinated social events, staff milestones, birthdays and special functions. Selected Achievements:• Reviewed and removed unnecessary documents from the Induction folders reducing the size and time to produce each folder by 10% • Coordinated Inductions to clear backlog of staff from previous 8 months approx. 40 staff over two and a half months Show less

VACC Auto Apprenticeships, based in Melbourne, Victoria, are the experts in Automotive Apprenticeships/Traineeships. To help you launch careers as an apprentice motor mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, panel beater, spray painter, & more. Not for profit organization Key Responsibilities:Provide administrative support to the Manager, Field Managers & Apprentice’s in the program. Handle general & specialised enquiries from Host Employers, Apprentices & Trainees regarding the various… Show more VACC Auto Apprenticeships, based in Melbourne, Victoria, are the experts in Automotive Apprenticeships/Traineeships. To help you launch careers as an apprentice motor mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, panel beater, spray painter, & more. Not for profit organization Key Responsibilities:Provide administrative support to the Manager, Field Managers & Apprentice’s in the program. Handle general & specialised enquiries from Host Employers, Apprentices & Trainees regarding the various training programs. Arrange the Advertising for New Apprentice positions. Process new apprenticeship applications. Organise Apprentice Interviews, Skills Testing & Inductions. Schedule training for Apprentices/Trainees. Order Tools Kits, maintenance of Current Apprentice/Trainee files, general Accounts Duties. Responsible for Department Meeting agendas, Weekly reports & assisting with Board reports. Compile reports correlating to Government incentive payments. Overseeing maintenance, updates & amendments to Auto Apprenticeships Database (CRM Dynamics). Liaising with Australian Apprenticeship Centre’s. Maintenance of electronic documents & database. Archiving & storage of records. Managing WorkCover Claims & liaising with the insurance company. Reviewing & updating department policies & procedures. Booking flights, accommodations & diary management for Department Manager. Selected Achievements:• Reduced time from 3 weeks to 1 week to complete all requirements of auditing • Liaising with RTO’s to streamline notification of TAFE dates from over a 3 month period to a 1 month period • Reviewed the storage of the Tasmanian apprenticeship files, condensing the file location to 1 office instead of being spread across 3 separate locations. • Successful organisation of the annual Graduation Ceremony each year• Winners of the Victorian Industry Collaboration Award, 2014 & 2015• Undertook my diploma of HR Management after hours whilst working full time Show less

Key Responsibilities:Development and test of new electronic timesheet. Preparing user guides for training. Assisting payroll with checking electronic timesheets. Following up problems with apprentice and/or hosts. Liaise with HR3 to fix program problems. Coordinate training for apprentices/trainees, Host Employers and 110 VACC staff on how to use the online kiosk to submit timesheets, check personal payroll details (pay slips, group certificates etc.), leave request amongst other things… Show more Key Responsibilities:Development and test of new electronic timesheet. Preparing user guides for training. Assisting payroll with checking electronic timesheets. Following up problems with apprentice and/or hosts. Liaise with HR3 to fix program problems. Coordinate training for apprentices/trainees, Host Employers and 110 VACC staff on how to use the online kiosk to submit timesheets, check personal payroll details (pay slips, group certificates etc.), leave request amongst other things. Setting up profiles and organizational structure in the HR3 payroll programSelected Achievements:• Reduced the amount of manual timesheets to be checked and entered by 30% • Streamlined the leave application process for VACC staff by eliminating paper requests by 100%• Reduced the printing of pay slips from approx. 550 to 90 pay slips per fortnight Show less

Key Responsibilities:Provide general administration services for the General Office area and various other Departments/Divisions of VACC. Communicating with all VACC staff and departments. Correspondence to members including mailouts, fax streams and global emails (over 5,000 members). General admin duties including filing, data entry, photocopying and printing. Provided Switchboard (Reception) relief. Assisting with training new staff in the department including… Show more Key Responsibilities:Provide general administration services for the General Office area and various other Departments/Divisions of VACC. Communicating with all VACC staff and departments. Correspondence to members including mailouts, fax streams and global emails (over 5,000 members). General admin duties including filing, data entry, photocopying and printing. Provided Switchboard (Reception) relief. Assisting with training new staff in the department including receptionistSelected Achievements:• Completing the traineeships in 11 months instead of the designated 18 month period Show less

Diploma, Human Resources Management

Unit Title & Grade (D-Distinction, HD-High Distinction) Manage Human Resources Services HD Develop & Manage Performance Management.

Traineeship, Certificate Iii In Business Administration