Dan Fernando
Human Resource Professional
Summary
Driven and highly qualified professional specializing in diversity recruiting, operational management and employee engagement. Experienced in recruiting suitable candidates and maintaining employee information. Adept at building positive relationships with employees and mangers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES & HRIS COORDINATOR
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance and advice on MHAC policy, procedures, and the Enterprise Agreement
- Coordinate the HR inbox, addressing email queries promptly, and appropriately delegating tasks when necessary
- Assist with performance management processes, including conducting employee reviews and resolving staff remuneration queries
- Evaluate employee entitlement eligibility as per contracts and approve for processing reimbursements.
- Support the development, updating, and management of HR policies, processes, initiatives, and systems
- Conduct research on employment conditions and the job market
- Supporting managers on employee relation matters, advocating for necessary actions, and drafting comprehensive investigation reports and other official documents
- Maintain precise documentation and records in relevant HR systems
- Supporting the payroll process by verifying the accuracy of pay inputs before processing staff payroll
- Managing and updating the HRIS system, serving as the system administrator to implement enhanced HRIS practices for seamless processes
- Acting as the primary point of contact in HR, advocating for employees and ensuring necessary actions are taken with key stakeholders
- Verifying staff budget alignment with new recruits, contract adjustments, and higher duty requests submitted by line managers.
- Enhanced HRIS efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
West Daly Regional Council
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including role requisition, advertisement, shortlisting, and seamless onboarding of new employees
- Issue EBA offer letters and Common Law contracts for newly recruited staff
- Conduct comprehensive orientation and induction programs for all newly hired employees, catering to both individual and group needs
- Ensure the accurate and confidential upkeep of employee personal files, adhering to data protection regulations
- Monitor and follow up on probationary employees' progress in collaboration with line managers and supervisors
- Oversee and manage the performance appraisal systems to foster a high-performance culture across the organization
- Provide regular staff budget updates to the Chief Financial Controller to facilitate effective financial planning
- Offer feedback and valuable insights for identifying staff training needs to enhance employee development
- Facilitate employee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews, preparing resignation acceptance letters, and liaising with finance/payroll for necessary actions
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of staff transfers and higher duty allowances within the payroll system
- Assist management with disciplinary matters, including the preparation of disciplinary letters when necessary
- Timely update and maintain Human Resources policies, keeping them in alignment with current regulations and best practices
- Provide comprehensive and insightful workforce data analysis to support decision-making and advise the council
- Verify payroll information for accuracy and provide interpretations of the Enterprise Agreement as required
- Monitor and manage employees' leave balances efficiently
- Interpret the provisions of the Enterprise Agreement to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
TALENT & CULTURE ADMINISTRATOR
Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Hotel (Australia)
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintain updated files of the Job description of all positions in the Hotel
- Manage the issue of documents on DocuSign to ensure employees' files contain the correct policies and procedures
- Maintain a tracking system for all Learning and Development activities required of employees, scheduling courses and tracking attendance
- Review, check, and maintain records of all employees' identification and work rights documents
- Maintain the e-filing system for all Human Resources documents
- Assist and follow up with employee inquiries, assist where possible or arrange for a response to be provided in a timely manner, including IT support on AHAcademie, employee website, and DocuSign systems, as well as requests for employment confirmation letters
- Assist in the compilation of the monthly Talent & Culture report
- Regularly ensure information is communicated to all staff via email, staff bulletin boards, and employee website
- Assist in the effective operation of the WHS committee to meet Accor policy guidelines
- Maintain Workcover Register, Hazard Register, Incident Injury & Near Miss Register Documentation, and follow up on all incidents, injuries, identified hazards
- Support in arrangements for all staff meetings such as monthly meetings and Christmas parties to include slide shows, equipment, and communication
- ADHOC tasks and projects as assigned by the Talent and Culture Manager or executive team.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERN
Jape Furnishing Superstore (Australia)
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Create marketing and social media campaign strategies and implementation schedules
- Grow and expand company social media presence into new social media platforms plus increase presence on existing platforms
- Create Social media Post.
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN
Prestige Inhome Care (Australia)
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Employee personnel file audit to address issues of currency, completeness, and compliance
- Following up on misplaced/documents which have not been submitted
- Candidate shortlisting and interviewing alongside HR team members
- Prepared induction resources to support the onboarding of new employees.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
HR EXECUTIVE - RECRUITMENT
John Keells Holdings PLC (Sri Lanka)
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Develop and implement innovative and proactive recruitment strategies to attract top talent
- Utilize various sourcing techniques, including online job boards, social media, networking, and referrals, to identify and engage potential candidates
- Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications and fit for open positions
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop job descriptions and selection criteria
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from posting job vacancies to extending offers of employment
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and other recruitment-related activities
- Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication and feedback throughout the recruitment process
- Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, and other talent sources
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to recruitment and hiring
- Generate regular reports and metrics to track recruitment activity, analyze effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice
- Support Department heads in the recruitment process to meet staffing needs
- (End to End Recruitment)
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
DIALOG AXIATA PLC (SRI LANKA)
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Design and Develop Training need Identification program
- Collating the training needs from the line and design, develop and publish the annual training calendar for the company
- Assign employees for training programs and Coordinate
- Introduction of the trainer and explain the objectives of the training to the participants of each training program
- Maintain and track Training budget for the company and update the Training Manager, Head of HR, HR Business Partners & Departmental & Heads
- (CFO, CMO, CTO, etc.)
- Update Human Capital Management on the training related activities
- Develop customized training programs according to employee's needs
- Evaluate Each training Program after completing
- Coordinate new employees' Induction Program every fortnight
- Follow up with supplier's payment within the training department.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Education
MBA - Leading And Managing People
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (MELBOURNE)
Melbourne, VIC 05.2016 - 2018.05
3 year Diploma in Hospitality Management (overall hotel Operation) -
SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT
02.2009 - 2011.05
Diploma in Social Media Marketing -
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BUSINESS COLLEGE (DARWIN)
Darwin, NT 05.2020 - Current
Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management -
INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL MANAGEMENT (SRI LANKA)
04.2012 - 2015.05
Skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Problem Solving
Communication
Results Driven
Professional
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Self-Motivated
Adaptable
HRIS Expertise
Report Generation
Software Implementation
References
Reference details can be provided upon request
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES & HRIS COORDINATOR
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
11.2022 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
West Daly Regional Council
10.2021 - 11.2022
TALENT & CULTURE ADMINISTRATOR
Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Hotel (Australia)
03.2021 - 10.2021
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERN
Jape Furnishing Superstore (Australia)
09.2020 - 02.2021
Diploma in Social Media Marketing -
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BUSINESS COLLEGE (DARWIN)
05.2020 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN
Prestige Inhome Care (Australia)
03.2017 - 06.2017
MBA - Leading And Managing People
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (MELBOURNE)
05.2016 - 2018.05
HR EXECUTIVE - RECRUITMENT
John Keells Holdings PLC (Sri Lanka)
10.2013 - 12.2015
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
DIALOG AXIATA PLC (SRI LANKA)
04.2012 - 09.2013
Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management -
INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL MANAGEMENT (SRI LANKA)
04.2012 - 2015.05
3 year Diploma in Hospitality Management (overall hotel Operation) -
SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT
02.2009 - 2011.05
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