Amanda Appleton
189 James Eden Drive, West Pinjarra,WA
Summary
Oversee well-organised and efficient HR operations by balancing organisational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilisation and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maritime Personnel Manager
Royal Australian Navy
06.2004 - Current
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
Education
Certificate III - Business
Department of Defence
Certificate III - Government
Department of Defence
Certificate III - Business Administration
Department of Defence
Certificate II - Health Aide
Department of Defence
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Retention Strategies
- Change Management
- Leadership Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Grievance Handling
- Performance Appraisal
- Performance Management
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Organizational Development
- HR Analytics
- Time Management
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Background Checks
- Employee Recognition
- Management Support
- Staff Management
- Compliance
- Confidential Document Control
- Payroll Management
- Employment Record Verification
- Budget Administration
- Relationship Building
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Human Resources Operations
- Performance Management Systems
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Staff Development
Additional Information
Awards and Decorations
2021 – Australia Day Medallion (Commendation)
2019 – Defence Long Service Medal
2013 – Afghanistan Medal
2013 – Australian Active Service Medal ICAT (International Coalition Against Terrorism)
2008 – Australian Defence Medal
2006 – Operation Service Medal – Border Protection
Timeline
Maritime Personnel Manager
Royal Australian Navy
06.2004 - Current
Certificate III - Business
Department of Defence
Certificate III - Government
Department of Defence
Certificate III - Business Administration
Department of Defence
Certificate II - Health Aide
Department of Defence
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