Erica Gray
Perth,Australia
Summary
Experienced and commercially minded HR professional with 15+ years' experience across offshore oil & gas and finance industries. Skilled at building trusted partnerships with operational leaders to deliver tailored advice across recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Adept at interpreting industrial instruments, navigating sensitive ER issues, and supporting leaders through change, negotiations, and compliance. Brings a calm, pragmatic approach, with a strong track record of improving HR systems, driving operational efficiencies, and enhancing the employee experience.. Well-suited to generalist or business partnering roles where collaboration, resilience, and sound judgement are valued.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Eris Energy (formerly Kuiper Australia)
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Coached offshore leadership team on employee relations and performance management.
- Served as onshore focal point for disciplinary and performance management cases for remote employees.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders at all levels, establishing trust with clients and workforce.
- Provided expert guidance on Enterprise Agreements and Australian employment law interpretation.
- Delivered face-to-face workshops for new offshore leadership team before performance review process rollout for over 500 employees.
- Supported MD/IR Manager in negotiation and renewal of Enterprise Agreements.
- Drove continual improvements by adopting new technology, reducing administrative burden by 70%.
- Managed HRIS (OPMS) to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and accuracy.
HR Coordinator
Kuiper Australia
Perth, WA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Introduced new remuneration and workplace flexibility strategies to enhance employee well-being and retention.
- Collaborated with Payroll team to develop 'employee guides', reducing wage-related email queries.
- Achieved 80% reduction in query resolution time frames.
- Ensured compliance with evolving COVID-19 vaccination requirements for offshore workforce in 2021 and 2022.
- Managed all employee relations matters related to COVID-19 vaccinations throughout pandemic.
Operations Manager
Kuiper Australia
Perth, WA
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Coached Operations team of four to ensure 100% compliance with client staffing and competency requirements across Australian offshore projects.
- Executed in-house recruitment drive, increasing office headcount by 300% within tight timelines following subcontract award for major offshore project.
- Managed employee relations, including performance management and disciplinary cases for offshore workforce.
- Delivered Kuiper's inaugural offshore pipeline construction project for Greater Enfield Development, recruiting over 300 personnel.
- Prioritised competing tasks and dynamic deadlines to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
Crewing Coordinator
Kuiper Australia
Perth, WA
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with MD to design and implement systems for effective crewing operations delivery.
- Established company culture emphasizing people, integrity, and client satisfaction.
- Introduced OPMS HR system, overseeing migration process while ensuring data integrity.
- Ensured 100% compliance with clients' crewing requirements across all projects through teamwork.
Recruiter (Contract Role)
BlackRock
Edinburgh
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Executed lateral recruitment strategy for Business Operations across Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
- Cultivated relationships with internal clients to advise on effective sourcing strategies.
- Managed candidate processes including shortlisting, pre-screening, and final stage HR interviews.
- Negotiated remuneration packages to secure top talent.
- Utilised direct sourcing methods via LinkedIn and various databases for niche role recruitment.
- Collaborated with agency suppliers to gather market intelligence and enhance talent pipelines.
Resourcing Advisor
Tesco Bank
Edinburgh
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Executed recruitment strategy for technical and specialist roles in Retail Banking and General Insurance.
- Developed targeted attraction strategies utilising various websites and media.
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align candidate selection with business needs.
- Facilitated positive recruitment experiences to uphold Tesco brand standards.
- Assisted Recruitment Manager with 2013 and 2014 Graduate Programmes, overseeing assessment centres as Lead Assessor.
- Achieved five 'Tesco Values Awards' along with nominations for 'Colleague of the Year' and 'Team of the Year.'
Administrator
Office Angels
Aberdeen
04.2010 - 11.2010
- Various temporary administrative assignments.
HR Coordinator
Brunel Technical Services
Perth
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed recruitment, selection, and onboarding of construction personnel for offshore oil and gas projects across Australia.
- Issued employment contracts while coordinating induction and joining processes for new hires.
- Oversaw injury and workers' compensation processes, managing all employee casework effectively.
Project Administration Coordinator
Aibel AS
Singapore and Thailand
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Managed technical documentation and correspondence between clients and project contractors.
- Assisted Project Manager with diary management and report production tasks.
- Coordinated domestic and international logistics, accommodations, and social functions for projects.
Office and Expatriate Services Coordinator
Alcan Gove Development (now Rio Tinto)
Vietnam
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Established and managed Vietnam project site office, overseeing travel, site induction, IT, and visa requirements.
- Recruited local staff while maintaining personnel records and onsite HRIS.
- Managed office budget, prepared financial reports, and created monthly site newsletter for communication.
- Coordinated logistics for meetings and events across Southeast Asia, managing diary and inbox for Project Director’s Representative.
HR & Immigration Assistant
Brunel Technical Services
Perth, WA
06.2004 - 10.2005
- Assisted HR Manager with recruitment and selection of construction personnel for offshore oil and gas projects across Australia.
- Coordinated employment contracts, project inductions, and all related logistics.
- Administered HR and visa processes to ensure compliance for project personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management, Marketing
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia12.2006
Skills
- Employee relations and communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Prioritisation
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Recruitment and selection
Personal Information
Title: HR ADVISOR
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Eris Energy (formerly Kuiper Australia)
05.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator
Kuiper Australia
01.2021 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Kuiper Australia
01.2017 - 02.2019
Crewing Coordinator
Kuiper Australia
02.2015 - 05.2017
Recruiter (Contract Role)
BlackRock
07.2014 - 10.2014
Resourcing Advisor
Tesco Bank
08.2011 - 07.2014
Administrator
Office Angels
04.2010 - 11.2010
HR Coordinator
Brunel Technical Services
05.2008 - 12.2009
Project Administration Coordinator
Aibel AS
11.2006 - 04.2008
Office and Expatriate Services Coordinator
Alcan Gove Development (now Rio Tinto)
10.2005 - 10.2006
HR & Immigration Assistant
Brunel Technical Services
06.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management, Marketing
Edith Cowan University
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