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Certification
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Devi Sobhana

Devi Sobhana

HR Partner Learning And Wellness
Brisbane

Summary

Results-driven Learning & Development Specialist with extensive experience in organizational development, leadership training, HR processes, and employee onboarding. Adept at designing and delivering blended learning programs, developing HR frameworks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, instructional design, and performance management, with a proven track record of enhancing workforce capabilities and driving operational excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Partner – Learning and Wellness

Australian College of Rural and remote Medicine
06.2024 - Current

Company Overview: Medical College

  • Support end-to-end HR generalist processes, ensuring accurate HR records management through the College’s HR System (Employee Connect).
  • Establish and maintain an integrated Learning Management System (LMS) using HRIS and MS Teams to enhance employee training and development.
  • Design and implement a strategic and operationally aligned learning program, including a structured training calendar for College employees.
  • Develop an Onboarding Module to streamline the induction process and improve employee experience.
  • Create a Training Model for Training Program Advisors to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
  • Coordinate and facilitate training and support sessions for college staff, ensuring continuous professional development.
  • Manage a low volume of workers' compensation and return-to-work processes with compliance and care.
  • Lead wellness initiatives, including workshops, training sessions, and wellness newsletters, to promote employee well-being.
  • Provide first-level pastoral care and wellness support to staff and members (Rural GPs), fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Develop comprehensive training frameworks and robust learning systems to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs across the College.

People & Capability Advisor

Fonterra Brands NZ
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Dairy Manufacturer
  • Developed NZ standard Compliance Matrix across FBNZ
  • Initiated, rolled out and completed NZ standard level 4 Certification for Operational staff as part of continuous professional development
  • Developed job code standards across logistics and operations to establish effective remuneration policies
  • Developing a regulatory framework that integrates technical training requirements into a capability program
  • Developing and delivering an effective onboarding and induction program for all the staff across Supply chain and logistics
  • Reporting on monthly core compliance learning and communicate the impact to stakeholders
  • Drive a culture of continuous professional development
  • Enabling the growth of workplace talent by coordinating with external training agencies, polytechnic and tertiary institutions
  • Dairy Manufacturer

Learning & Development Specialist

Compass Group NZ
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Food and Services
  • Developed and established Leadership Development Programme for Middle Level Management
  • Developing and delivering an effective Onboarding solution for different levels of Management including the Leadership Team
  • Effective delivery of Leadership Training Programmes for middle level and senior level management
  • Work with external qualification providers and support staff to ensure enrolment and certifications are completed on time
  • Ongoing process improvement and content development to suit the standards of different business units and sectors
  • Work with different sector leads to ensure the necessary training and development support is provided to staff across the sectors
  • Identify learning needs of sectors and provide solutions based on business commitment and best practice strategy across sectors
  • Develop a learning strategy based on targeted business improvement and client feedback
  • Maintaining strong relationships with external vendors and stakeholders
  • Involved extensive travel to other sites across the country
  • Food and Services

Learning, Development and HR Lead

solarZero NZ
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: Renewable Energy
  • Workplace Mental health and Wellbeing Programme
  • Onboarding and Induction Process
  • Develop strategy and plans to deliver a modern, effective, self-enabled learning environment
  • Supporting leaders with performance reviews, learning and development plans and finding positive outcomes to employment relations matters
  • Coach and mentor various stakeholders in performance management, one to one coaching and implementation of HR policies
  • Process road mapping and successful end to end implementation of change of process
  • Developed and implemented effective blended as well as self-learning programs
  • Contribute to cultivate a culture of high performance and transparency
  • Schedule and deliver extensive training sessions for all levels of staff
  • Involved extensive travel to other sites across the country
  • Renewable Energy

Project Specialist

Vodafone NZ
12.2015 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Telecommunication
  • Designed and published training guides relevant to the project for internal and stakeholder use
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
  • Facilitate communication between project teams, internal departments, and external partners
  • Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
  • Create and update project reports, status updates, and documentation as required
  • Telecommunication

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - HR and Organisational Development

Auckland Institute of Studies
Auckland, NZ
06.2012 - 07.2013

Diploma in Psychology and Counselling - undefined

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
09.2008 - 11.2010

Skills

  • Organizational Development & Strategic Planning
  • Facilitation & Executive-Level Presentation
  • Training Program Design & Implementation
  • Culture Transformation & Employee Engagement
  • Onboarding & Induction Program Development
  • Blended Learning Strategy & Delivery
  • Project Management & Process Optimization
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Management
  • Performance Evaluation & Data-Driven Metrics
  • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy
  • Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
  • HRIS Management & System Integration
  • Training, Onboarding & Continuous Learning Programs
  • Evaluation and Metrics
  • Recruitment
  • Instructional Design

Coaching leadership

HRIS management

Onboarding, training, and development

Accomplishments

  • Led the development and implementation of a compliance training framework for Fonterra, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and internal policies. Designed and delivered targeted training programs to 150 operational staff, reducing compliance incidents by 67% and significantly improving audit readiness. Successfully streamlined processes, increasing employee engagement and understanding of compliance requirements, and contributing to a culture of regulatory excellence.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing program for SolarZero, raising awareness among managers and employees about mental health issues. The program equipped staff with the tools to identify and address mental health incidents, resulting in a 17% reduction in employee attrition. The initiative fostered a supportive work environment, enhancing overall employee well-being and retention.
  • Collaborated in the development and delivery of a leadership training program for Compass Group, aimed at first- and middle-level management, as well as supervisors. Trained 132 employees, enhancing their leadership skills and fostering a culture of collaboration. The program contributed to a significant boost in company morale and strengthened team efficiency, leading to improved operational performance and employee engagement.

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

HR Partner – Learning and Wellness

Australian College of Rural and remote Medicine
06.2024 - Current

People & Capability Advisor

Fonterra Brands NZ
02.2023 - 05.2024

Learning & Development Specialist

Compass Group NZ
10.2021 - 01.2023

Learning, Development and HR Lead

solarZero NZ
04.2017 - 10.2021

Project Specialist

Vodafone NZ
12.2015 - 03.2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - HR and Organisational Development

Auckland Institute of Studies
06.2012 - 07.2013

Diploma in Psychology and Counselling - undefined

Mahatma Gandhi University
09.2008 - 11.2010

Mental Health First Aid

Devi SobhanaHR Partner Learning And Wellness