Anna Gatt
Mentone
Summary
I'm a passionate people professional with 20+ years experience in HR. I bring integrity, authenticity, empathy, business acumen and a passion for the bigger picture. I strive for excellence, develop trusted relationships, and focus on getting things done.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate People & Culture Business Partner
Warren and Mahoney Architects
05.2022 - Current
- Support 110+ people across the Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington studios (travelling regularly to Sydney and Wellington)
- Provide pragmatic and commercial HR advice and support to leaders/internal clients across the full range of people management issues
- Manage employee relations and serve as the go-to-contact for enquiries, fostering open communication and investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment
- Guide leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration
- Understand each studio’s strategic objectives and the company’s annual business plan objectives, and work with the Group People and Culture Officer (GPCO) on people initiatives to achieve those goals
- Facilitate positive working relationships and opportunities for collaboration between others in the organisation to promote Warren and Mahoney’s One Studio approach
- Partner with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization
- Ensure the GPCO and other key leaders are kept informed of all HR related issues which may adversely affect the company’s reputation or lead to legal proceedings
- Facilitate communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and proactively addressing concerns
- Advise leaders on best practice for employee growth and retention
Associate Consultant Interior Design
Bespoke Careers
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with over 80 design practices to fill interior design vacancies
- Developed strong client and candidate relationships
- Matched candidates with positions
- Met weekly, quarterly and annual targets
Team Coordinator
Bespoke Careers
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported a team of consultants
- Managed candidate applications and communication, and led team reviews
- Composed ad copy for all Melbourne roles
- Implemented process improvement efficiencies
- Trained and mentored new staff
Talent Manager
Bespoke Careers
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Contributed to the placement of 40 candidates through warm call resourcing
- Built strong relationships with candidates
- Met and exceeded call targets
- Implemented process improvement efficiencies
- Trained and mentored new staff
Human Resources Systems Administrator
WHK
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided system support to over 80 HR and payroll super users across 19 firms for the Alesco (HR & Payroll) and Southrock (Performance and Learning Management) databases
- Developed company-specific system user guides and training materials
- Developed and executed training sessions to Payroll and HR staff
- Produced reports and statistics for senior executives
- Liaised with end users, super users, vendors, software helpdesks and the senior executive team
Human Resource Manager
Bates Smart Architects
04.2007 - 07.2010
- Led the HR function
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process
- Supported Directors, Senior Leadership Team and staff during significant organisational restructures
- Initiated and developed HR processes and procedures, including an induction process, progress reviews, annual performance appraisals, staff incentives, exit interviews and staff health and well-being initiatives
- Led and mentored a small team
- Provided advice to staff and managers on HR matters
- Produced regular reports on HR statistics, trends and issues for company directors
- Established and maintained relationships with various external consultants
- Revised employment contracts in line with changes in legislation
Human Resource Coordinator
Bates Smart
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Coordinated the recruitment of staff in conjunction with the Practice Manager, growing the Melbourne team from 75 to 250 people
- Managed the temporary relocation of 15 staff to Asia, and acted as the team’s key support contact during the one-year project
- Coordinated the work experience program and annual graduate awards
- Ensured workplace reporting compliance
- Maintained the HR section on the company’s intranet and website
Human Resource Administrator
Bates Smart
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Assisted the Practice Manager with all aspects of recruitment
- Participated in every interview and led company inductions for new staff
- Implemented and maintained a Human Resource Information System (WinHR)
Customer Service Representative
CIMA
04.2003 - 12.2004
- Responded to a wide range of international enquiries by email, telephone and written correspondence
- Achieved daily telephone and email targets
- Assisted in recruiting contact centre staff and trained and coached new team members
- Travelled to Malaysia and South Africa alongside Senior Managers to present to and train international staff on Customer Relationship Management and the CARIS database
- Identified and documented issues affecting the international offices and made recommendations on how to improve team performance
ESL Teacher
The GEOS Corporation
04.2001 - 12.2002
- Worked as the only native English-speaker in a school of over 100 students aged 2-65
- Developed curriculum and tailored classes to specific needs (private sessions to classes of 16 students)
- Interviewed and recruited 80+ students
- Transferred location (after one year) to develop business at a start-up school
- Provided student and new teacher counseling and support
- Planned and coordinated functions and extra-curricular student activities
Education
Master of Business - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University
12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English/English Literature
Monash University
12.1999
V.C.E. -
Toorak College Mount Eliza
12.1996
Skills
HR Strategy
People and Performance
Recruitment and Onboarding
Culture and Engagement
Training and Development
Policies and Compliance
HR Administration
Communityvolunteerpositions
Gordon Street Community Pre-School, Gordon Street, Beaumaris, VIC, Committee President, 2019, Committee Vice President, 2018, Committee Member, 2016, Committee Member, 2017
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Associate People & Culture Business Partner
Warren and Mahoney Architects
05.2022 - Current
Associate Consultant Interior Design
Bespoke Careers
04.2021 - 05.2022
Team Coordinator
Bespoke Careers
09.2019 - 04.2021
Talent Manager
Bespoke Careers
02.2016 - 09.2019
Human Resources Systems Administrator
WHK
08.2010 - 01.2013
Human Resource Manager
Bates Smart Architects
04.2007 - 07.2010
Human Resource Coordinator
Bates Smart
05.2006 - 04.2007
Human Resource Administrator
Bates Smart
05.2005 - 05.2006
Customer Service Representative
CIMA
04.2003 - 12.2004
ESL Teacher
The GEOS Corporation
04.2001 - 12.2002
Master of Business - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University
Bachelor of Arts - English/English Literature
Monash University
V.C.E. -
Toorak College Mount Eliza
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