Briegan Gligora
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of making a meaningful impact on both local communities and state-wide initiatives, influencing thousands of employees as a trusted advisor. My passion lies in delivering high-calibre management strategies that unlock team potential, foster excellence, and drive alignment with organisational goals. By implementing streamlined workflows and ensuring clear connections between company objectives and client care, I consistently add value and contribute to sustainable success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager People and Culture
Community Support Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage, maintain and standardise the documentation of company policies and procedures
- Support the group’s safety programs and initiatives
- Support the group managers with regular reviews of salary structures and benefits offerings.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain skilled employees.
- Manage the recruitment of senior manager roles across the group
- Address employee concerns and grievances, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts in a timely and fair manner
- Manage Fair Work complaints and issues across the group
- Manage the rescinding of the organisations EBA
- Assist in setting performance appraisal systems that drive high performance, conducting reviews, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary.
- Coach and mentor site leaders on best practices when it comes to HR related matters
Senior HR Business Partner People and Culture
Disability Living
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee the review and refreshing of all aspects of the Human Resources service, including developing and implementing foundational systems and processes and working closely with all areas of the organisation to design, implement and embed leading, best-practice people and culture principles
- Specific oversight responsibility for talent acquisition and retention, performance management, industrial relations, workplace investigations and change management, building organisational capacity and capability
- Driving achievement of strategic, financial, people and growth objectives
- Provide high-level support and communication to the General Manager, People and Culture
- Support the building of organisational capability during a period of significant change
- Oversee the implementation of foundational Human Resources systems and processes, across all aspects of the Employee lifecycle
- Partner with business groups to deliver contemporary Human Resource practices to the business in a timely and effective manner
- Build trusted business partnerships and effective relationships with leaders and employees across the business to promote a supportive workplace culture and a workforce of engaged capable and high performing people
- Coach, advise, develop, and support line managers with all industrial and employee relations matters
- Provide strategic and operational advice to the business
- Implement people strategies that attract, develop, and retain talent to deliver on the strategic direction and future workforce needs of the business
- Ensure the highest level of service is provided in a proactive, effective, and efficient manner
- Contribute to the development and delivery of allocated People & Culture strategy, projects, and initiatives
Senior Business Partner People and Culture
UnitingSA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Lead and developed the Graduate HR Business Partners to be operational partners, adding value to the business through strategic, flexible, and client-valued HR consultancy and advisory services
- Lead and developed the HR Recruitment team to effectively recruit talent to ensure new employees shared the same values as the organisations
- Build and drive successful relationships across the organisation while actively promoting a positive and consultative HR style to the Executive & Senior Leadership teams, people leaders and employees
- Lead and managed the recruitment process, end-to-end, to ensure timely and optimal delivery of resources
- Provide strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases where required
- Collaborate with senior and operational leaders by providing guidance, coaching, and support on the full range of HR activities which include policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring of services, job design and evaluation, employee relations and industrial relations matters, and disputes and performance management
- Produce and deliver Human Resource specific training concerning code of conduct, performance management, and legislative updates
- Support the successful implementation of HR policies and ensure managers/supervisors understand the whole HR proposition by providing ongoing support to managers on best practices
HR Business Partner
UnitingSA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Support the implementation of the WHS safety system by coordinating the communication of policies and procedures in line with WHS&E legislation
- Coordinate the successful management of staff returning to work from injury or on restricted duties
- Collaborate with senior and operational leaders by providing guidance, coaching, and support on the full range of HR activities which included policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring of services, job design and evaluation, employee relations and industrial relations matters, and disputes and performance management
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair, and consistent management of staff throughout the organisation
- Collaborate with the Executive Manager of Human Resources to provide specialist advice, information, analysis and reports on specific business unit operations and requirements, which supports the development of responsive and pro-active policies and strategies across the organisation
- Advise and assist other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training, and development programs
- Represent the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
- Oversee the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies monitoring employment costs and productivity levels
Human Resources Advisor/Coordinator
Weeks Group of Companies
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provide advice and support to CEO’s, Executives and Line Managers with regards to HR matters including performance management, remuneration, policies and procedures, training, retention strategies, terminations, and employee grievances
- Consult with staff regarding a range of Employee Relations matters such as work performance, grievances, personal issues, training, and responsibilities
- Assist with compilation of the HR department strategic plan and monthly board meetings
- End to end recruitment of all positions for the group
- Maintenance of employee files to include training records, remuneration and leave information
- Interpretation of awards & Supaloc EBA specific to the Weeks Group of companies
- Conducting VEVO passport and visa checks, book candidates for pre-employment medicals and functional capacity assessments, drug testing, psychometric testing for candidates, analyse results of testing
- Develop and implement Human Resources and WHS policies and procedures
- Liaise with Managers and employees to write and review Position Descriptions
- Manage the Weeks Group training registers, coordinate group and individual training requirements
- Ongoing maintenance of the Quality Management compliance system for Weeks Building Group
- Participate in workplace inspections, ensure that all sites are displaying correct signage and adhering to and maintaining appropriate equipment, machinery & PPE requirements
- Coordinate return to work process for injured employees, liaise with injured worker, Weeks Group Managers and Employers Mutual to manage claims efficiently and effectively
- Member of the WHS committee, conduct and participate in monthly WHS meetings for Construction & Factory, conduct regular Fire Warden meetings
Business Development Executive
Quest Serviced Apartments Mawson Lakes
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Source and establish new accounts through face-to-face sales calls, tele sales and quotations
- To secure new conference and events revenue
- To sell the apartments as a total concept ensuring maximum business in all areas – rooms and conferences
- Maintain regular contact with hotel key accounts
- Attend trade and industry functions, Work conferences in Sanctuary Cove
- Organise group bookings; Organise and manage conferences
- Organise and conduct hotel familiarisations and entertaining and keep abreast of all advertising and public relations
- Business Development executive role Alice Springs Quest Apartments establishment
- Assisted in the growth of revenue and profits by creating larger clientele base
- Providing up to date and in-depth training for new employees
- Front Office receptionist duties checking in guests in and out, taking reservations and answer calls
Education
Return to Work Coordinator Course -
Corporate Health Group
Mile End, SA01.2013
Advanced Diploma & Diploma of Human Resources -
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA01.2012
Certificate III in Work, Health & Safety -
Master Builders Association
Adelaide, SA01.2012
Management
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.2009
Skills
- Proven team leadership and management experience
- High-level knowledge of applicable legislation, industrial relations instruments, and frameworks
- Exceptional leadership capability and demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
- Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and other industrial instruments
- Ability to develop relationships, trust, and rapport with range of stakeholders at all levels Strong judgement and decision-making skills
- High level of written and oral communication skills and an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences across work teams
Certification
- Current National Police Check | Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
- Current Vehicle Licence (Class C) | Government of South Australia
- Current NDIS Check | DHS Screening SA
- Current Working with Children Check | DHS Screening SA
Accomplishments
- Successful restructures within all areas of the organisation which included Aged Care, Child Youth and Family Services, Mental Health, Home Care packages, Property Services and Head Office.
- Implemented a successful traineeship project with10 trainees successfully gaining employment after completing their traineeships with UnitingSA. This also involved the upskilling of current staff to gain a certificate in Individual Support.
- The new 50-million-dollar West Lakes Aged Care facility became part of my portfolio to which I lead the recruitment process for. As part of this, meant the closing of one of our older Aged Care facilities where many staff had served long tenure with over20-30 years. This was a delicate change management process which I assisted the Executive Manager of Aged Care and Senior Manager of Aged Care deliver and support staff.
- Through effectively building relationships with managers across the organisation, we were able to change the function of Human Resources from a functional department to a consultative, contemporary, safe place staff could come if they needed support and advice.
- Solving complex Industrial cases sensitively and most importantly, still ensuring staff were treated respectfully and feeling supported through performance related matters which often resulted in suspension and terminations.
- Implementing and continually improving Assessment Centres as a way of attracting and retaining talent.
- As part of our 100-year Anniversary I was able to implement a staff thank you brochure with a chocolate heart and read ‘Our employees are at the heart of our organisation’.
- Analysing Engagement Survey results and communicating & presenting to management to then present and workshop with their staff to improve organisational culture.
Timeline
General Manager People and Culture
Community Support Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Senior HR Business Partner People and Culture
Disability Living
01.2022 - Current
Senior Business Partner People and Culture
UnitingSA
01.2018 - 01.2022
HR Business Partner
UnitingSA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Human Resources Advisor/Coordinator
Weeks Group of Companies
01.2012 - 01.2016
Business Development Executive
Quest Serviced Apartments Mawson Lakes
01.2009 - 01.2012
Return to Work Coordinator Course -
Corporate Health Group
Advanced Diploma & Diploma of Human Resources -
TAFE SA
Certificate III in Work, Health & Safety -
Master Builders Association
Management
University of South Australia
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