ELYSSA WATSON-HILL
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Driven and decisive HR Business Partner, offering 4.5 years of experience working in fast paced, efficient and agile HR teams. Industry experience includes Global Manufacturing and Sales, Consulting and Public Sector Emergency Services. Actively demonstrates a proactive attitude, integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
A/ Senior HR Business Partner
Fire Rescue Victoria
01.2024 - Current
- Strategically partner with FRV's ELT to align HR strategy with overall business objectives, driving organisational success.
- Support organisational transformation and change management
- Managing conflict resolution processes, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to collaboration and teamwork.
- Fostering cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Conducting workload review, analysis and recommendations to establish efficient departmental design and to improve the wellbeing of employees.
- Conducting exit interviews with employees to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitating team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Facilitating complex misconduct matters, in response to complaints of unlawful behaviour.
- Providing specialise advice through engaging relevant SME's
- Providing leadership coaching of ELT and Senior Leaders i.e. communication styles, effective feedback, managing conflict, emotional intelligence
- Conducting Environmental health checks and implementing management strategies to improve overall culture and employee wellbeing
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes
- Escalation point for the HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner
Fire Rescue Victoria
08.2022 - Current
- Partnering with FRV's Senior Leaders to manage conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Providing operational and strategic advice relating to employee lifecycle matters as the first point of contact to Senior Leaders
- Supporting Leaders to establish and monitor local HR action plans in alignment with FRV's overarching Strategic Plan.
- Driving end to end case management for employee performance matters, employee engagement, misconduct etc..
- Conducting Exit Interviews and providing feedback to leaders.
- Establishing and project leading the annual Leave management project which aims to reduce FRV's overall leave liability and manage employees with excessive lease balances.
- Interpretation of FRV's x4 Enterprise Agreements
- Fostering respectful relationships with the United Firefighters Union and collaboratively working through grievances as they arise.
- Partnering with Managers to provide alternate duties or reasonable adjustments if an employee injures themselves
- Coaching leaders to improve their HR Capability by leading one on one coaching sessions
- Improving employee performance through the implementation of tailored training and development programs.
- Conducting thorough job analyses to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions for new hires.
- Partnering with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organisation.
- Promoting company values and showcasing positive work culture both internally and externally.
HR Advisor
Fire Rescue Victoria
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided accurate and timely advice to a range of stakeholders, adhering to FRV’s x4 Enterprise Agreements', internal policy and legislation.
- Coaching and guiding FRV leaders and employees on appropriate HR matters, processes and systems (SAP, Pay Global, People Streme)
- Developed improvement initiatives to support the newly formed FRV
- Facilitated Performance Management Training
- Chaired Firefighter Recruitment Interviews
- Management of Relocation Claims Process
HR Coordinator
Fire Rescue Victoria
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported 5, teams within the Organisational Development and Business Partnering Directorate
- Established Project Plans for Compliance and Engagement Initiatives
- HR Administration Process Improvements
- Facilitated Sate-wide Values Workshops
- Conducted Thematic Analysis for Org wide Values Establishment project
- Managed Working with Children's Checks Administration and Reporting
- Finance & Budgeting for the department
Human Resources Consultant
Happy HR
04.2021 - 06.2021
- First point of contact for clients (small-medium sized businesses across all industries) in providing HR advice involving Grievance management, Internal Investigations, Change Management, On-boarding best practice, Performance appraisals, Employee remuneration and Compliance to the Fair Work Legislation
- Developed staffing strategies to fill vacancies and define position descriptions
- Supported Business Owners to develop SMART Position descriptions to enable effective performance management
- Liaised with management and employees to answer inquiries, administer contracts and support problem resolution.
Line Human Resources Administrator
Cummins Filtration
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Same role responsibilities as below
Human Resources Intern
Cummins Filtration
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Lead the Performance Review and Individual Development Plan Project Team
- Facilitated Front-Line Leaders Training
- Policy Harmonisation between Business Units
- Administered Fortnightly Payroll
- Supported and engaged with Line Leaders to Recruit new staff
- EOM HR Reporting
- Established and Co-Lead Women's Lean In group
- Enhanced employee onboarding experience by streamlining the orientation process and creating informative materials for new hires.
- Updated Business Continuity Plan during COVID-19 Pandemic
Education
Victorian Certificate of Education -
St. Francis Xavier College
Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University of
Technology
11.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Complaint Handling
- Policy/Award/EBA Interpretation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coaching Senior Leaders
- Digital Agility
- Adaptability
References
References can be provided upon request
Timeline
A/ Senior HR Business Partner
Fire Rescue Victoria
01.2024 - Current
HR Business Partner
Fire Rescue Victoria
08.2022 - Current
HR Advisor
Fire Rescue Victoria
02.2022 - 08.2022
HR Coordinator
Fire Rescue Victoria
06.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Consultant
Happy HR
04.2021 - 06.2021
Line Human Resources Administrator
Cummins Filtration
02.2021 - 04.2021
Human Resources Intern
Cummins Filtration
07.2019 - 01.2021
Victorian Certificate of Education -
St. Francis Xavier College
Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management
Swinburne University of
Technology
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