Chinthaka Liyanage
Yokine,Western Australia
Summary
Multi-talented Human Resources Executive successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in job market. Versed in EEOC and other relevant compliance statutes. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization. Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Equinox Ventures Pty Ltd
06.2021 - Current
- Managing Internal recruitment – advertising, screening, participating to interview panels, negotiating job offers on- boarding and inducting new staff
- Liaising with labor hire companies on temp staff requirements, managing temp staff contracts
- Answering all support queries coming in via t Recruitment Service Centre, by phone, email and face to face, in relation to recruitment Life-cycle
- Offering advice and guidance to both employees and managers on recruitment needs to ensure recruitment activity to operate within budgets
- Updating HRIS /Payroll system ,producing Recruitment information packs recruitment campaigns
- Providing operational support to HRM when required on Recruitment projects and workforce planning
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200 employee company
HR Advisor
SL Green Energy
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Acting as first point of contact for HR, Employee relations and Industrial relation queries
- Supporting and developing recruitment campaigns and end to end recruitment
- Working closely with HR colleagues and managers across the business to monitor, review and update all policies in line with current legislation and best practice
- Providing an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements, dealing with trade unions and representatives
- Managing staff relationships, timely responding to queries in line with HR department KPI’s
- Ensuring Human Resources matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements
- Managing workers compensation claim process and return to work program, liaising with workers comp insurance company with ongoing claims
- Supporting the Operations Manager with grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings
- Assisting to drive organizational performance by driving core business objectives
- Keeping regular management information on budget and overall performance
- Work in partnership with line managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing and staff management/development.
HR Coordinator
ISS Facility Services
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
Senior HR Coordinator
Perth Home Care Services
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Solely responsible for HR, high volume end to end recruitment and well being
of corporate head office and regional staff, acted as first point of contact for
ER/IR related matters.
• Working alongside Occupational Health and Safety officer to ensure
corporate office staff, regional office staff are fully trained to comply with
Health and Safety polices and relevant legislative requirements
• Assisting the Executive Manager- HR on projects as required such as policy
development, change management, performance reviews, staff turnover, and
talent retention
• Providing operational HR advice and support to area managers and
community coordinators on company HR polices, relevant government
legislation (Fair work act etc.) and interpreting employee collective agreements
(both field and office staff) when required
• Preparing and distributing HR management information reports to Chief
Operations Officer and executive managers
• Processing work visa sponsored and business visa applications, liaising with
external labor hire and advertising agencies,
• Ensuring HRIS / Payroll system maintained and updated accurately, carrying
out periodical audits for data accuracy
Recruitment coordinator,
Recruitment Coordinator
MSS Security
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Overseeing high volume recruitment for the company’s WA operation,
recruiting in mining, industrial, detention centers, and corporate portfolios,
including high profile clients such as BHP Rio Tinto, SERCO, Public Transport
Authority, and Brookfield
• Conducting group interviews, selection processes, reference checking, and
pre-employment medical bookings (Kinetic – online), as well as administrating
and implementing online inductions and training modules, and preparing
employment contracts
• Accurately updating employee database, managing online recruitment, and
preparing employee files
• Coordinating workforce planning for different business portfolios of the
company providing regular reports for the HR manager
• Building and maintaining productive working relationships with business managers on ongoing and special recruitment needs
Employment Consultant
PVS Workfind
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Effectively and efficiently utilizing federal government funds within compliance framework to assist job seekers (Indigenous and disadvantaged) on specialized placement services
- Customizing the service according to individual circumstances for job seekers on referred caseloads by liaising closely with government agencies and service providers
- Carrying out reverse marketing to negotiate best employment opportunities for redundant and disadvantaged job seekers from white collar executives to blue collar labor personnel, and providing continuous support to ensure retention.
- Actively engaging with job seekers to understand barriers and skills, assisting job seekers to overcome those barriers, and enrolling them in training programs to upgrade skills.
- Working with local site teams to achieve site and individual KPIs, focusing on weekly, quarterly and annual organization benchmarks.
Regional HR Manager
L Brands- Victoria Secret, USA
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Maintained company compliance with country specific labour laws for the Asia region of the company for a diverse workforce of white collar and blue collar employees for 8 Asian countrues , in addition to established organizational standards.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 800 employee, Asia Region
HR Advisor
Caring Homes
10.2002 - 08.2005
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Identified development opportunities and succession gaps.
- Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Orchestrated strategic recruitment approaches to engage talented and highly qualified candidates.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of West London
Ealing, West London2003
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of West London
Ealing, West London2001
Skills
- Advising on Strategies
- HR Transformation
- Planning Policy Integrations
- Talent Review
- Recommending Policy Improvements
- Building Morale
- Employee Performance Management
- HR Strategy
- Policy Implementation
- Work Culture Enhancement
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Improving Organizational Standards
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Equinox Ventures Pty Ltd
06.2021 - Current
HR Advisor
SL Green Energy
07.2015 - 05.2021
HR Coordinator
ISS Facility Services
12.2014 - 06.2015
Senior HR Coordinator
Perth Home Care Services
09.2012 - 04.2014
Recruitment Coordinator
MSS Security
07.2011 - 09.2014
Employment Consultant
PVS Workfind
09.2009 - 07.2011
Regional HR Manager
L Brands- Victoria Secret, USA
09.2005 - 06.2009
HR Advisor
Caring Homes
10.2002 - 08.2005
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of West London
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
University of West London
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