Hannah Challis
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic HR Business Partner with over 15 years of experience in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organisational success. Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, I am passionate about developing talent and enhancing employee engagement. My expertise in organisational development allows me to implement effective change management initiatives and create tailored training programs that empower teams to thrive. With a proven track record of collaborating with leadership to identify and address workforce challenges, I am committed to building resilient organisations that adapt to evolving market demands. Let's transform potential into performance together!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant
QUINTON ANTHONY CONSULTING
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Boutique HR Consulting Firm
- Seconded to an internal position within RF Capital (investment management at C-Suite level) for 6 months. Provided HR Leadership across Australia, Middle and UK during a period of downturn and restructures, including employee relations advice and staff communication
- Ongoing project consulting with multiple clients responding to their specific workplace challenges
- Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategy with organisational goals, driving company growth and success.
- Designed career path frameworks to support employee growth and advancement opportunities within organisations
- Designed effective succession planning strategies to prepare the organisation for future leadership needs.
- Re-invented and implemented new induction and recruitment programs to meet the organisational needs
- Assessed employee engagement levels through surveys and focus groups, implementing actionable feedback for continuous improvement.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Supported organisational change initiatives by developing clear communication plans and providing guidance during transitions.
- Optimised talent acquisition process by leveraging data-driven insights, refining sourcing techniques and enhancing employer brand presence.
- Collaborated with organisational leaders to align diversity and inclusion goals with overall business objectives.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures from an inclusivity perspective; recommending changes as needed.
- Developed comprehensive benefits packages to attract top talent and improve overall workforce satisfaction.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by automating manual tasks and reducing paperwork.
HR Manager (Dubai)
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Internationally focussed engineering enterprise
- Human Capital Manager to 600 staff and 3000 blue-collar workers in the Middle East
- Dealt with a variety of employee relations and HR concerns encompassing disciplinaries, redundancies, visa processing alongside compensation and benefits.
- Performance management guidance to Senior Leaders and line management
- Design and delivery of Middle East talent management and development framework in line with the global talent management strategy
- Identifying high potentials within the business, coaching on career plans, and working with Senior Leadership on introducing stretch roles/ performance objectives to engage and retain these individuals
- Launched new e-Learning system with over 70% staff engagement within three months
- Facilitated 20 workshops on the new online learning platform and developed analytics dashboard
- OD intervention conducted within the Manufacturing business unit. Worked with Senior leadership to deliver an organisational restructure, downsizing and change management project
- Delivered 20 individual assessment feedback sessions to staff members following a high-performance workshop. This included interpreting data from the DiSC assessment, providing insights, and consulting in the creation of development plans
- Facilitated 30 workshops on career development and creating personal development plans - building a 70-20-10 learning mindset and culture in the region, resulting in 70% staff with personal development plans in place
- Facilitated 25 workshops on performance appraisal conversations, goal setting and process - resulting in 100% of employees with appraisal conversations completed in 2017
- Facilitated employee engagement survey workshops
- Worked with leadership team to identify areas of improvement within each function and develop FY17-18 actions
- Business partnered with the L&D Advisor on the Training Needs Analysis resulting in the roll out of the annual training calendar including vendor and budget management
- System expert and trainer for HR system SuccessFactors – application for knowledge and performance management
- Management of all recruitment and manpower planning for staff roles in the UAE
- EPIC Champion for Middle East (LOR Sustainability agenda) – key initiator and supporter of activities
- In FY16, 3160 volunteering hours registered, 38 activities organised, and 332 staff members participated
- Roll out of annual health campaign with major focus on healthy heart, healthy eating and stress management
HR Manager (Hong Kong)
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Internationally focussed engineering enterprise
- HC Manager for 600 Staff and Labour employees in Hong Kong
- Managed 5 direct reports across HR Operations, Training/Learning & Development, Recruitment, Global Mobility, Tax and Payroll
- Business partner to South East Asia Senior Leadership providing operational HR advice across disciplinaries, performance management, employee relations, reward, visas and career development
- Preparation and roll-out of FY14 and FY15 Human Capital strategy and HR budget
- Developed annual training plan that assessed and identified regional training needs
- Managed design of training courses via external providers
- Launched the Laing O’Rourke leadership programme for 15 Senior leaders in South East Asia
- Supported in delivering 15 x 180 degree feedback sessions using the Genos (EI) Leadership model
- Review and re-launch of the Hong Kong Graduate program – improved market branding, partnered with universities in Hong Kong and increased the recruitment process to a four stage process. Number of Graduate applications increased from 10 to 400 in 2014
- Onetest suite of psychometric testing including OCAT (Cognitive Ability), EI (MSCEIT), and OBP (DISC) utilised for stage 3 of assessment
- Management of the yearly Performance Appraisal, Succession Planning, and Personal Development Plans cycle (through SuccessFactors), including regular coaching and workshops on sites
- Management of the annual salary review, bonus and retention gratuity process for Hong Kong
- EPIC Champion for Hong Kong (LOR Sustainability agenda) – key initiator and supporter of activities
- In FY15, HKD$430K raised for charity
- Represented the Company in Labour Tribunal claims over employee/employer disputes
HR Advisor
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Internationally focussed engineering enterprise
- Business partnered with Senior Managers to provide employee relations advice
- Workforce Planning and Project Mobilisation/set-up
- Project Management of the regional redundancy processes
- Monthly key stakeholder at Area management meetings – presented and discussed HC issues/metrics
- Counselled employees on problems affecting work performance
- Workplace Profiling – interpreted and advised on the Onetest suite of psychometric testing utilised for recruitment and developing talent
- Facilitated training programs on performance management, using Success Factors
- Dealt with Unfair Dismissals cases and prepared for conciliations
- Provided advice to Managers in Award and EBA interpretation
HR Project Lead (Contractor)
QUEENSLAND GAS COMPANY (QGC)
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Australia’s leading natural gas producers
- Responsible for delivering 500 position descriptions to facilitate recruitment of staff for the AUD$2bn QCLNG Oil and Gas project
- Key point of contact for the project - integrated the position description process between Recruitment, HR and key stakeholders within the business
- Worked with senior management across QGC to conduct job evaluations, review role requirements and develop PDs
- Ensured high level of quality was maintained for all PDs developed by providing quality assurance to documents developed
- Worked with consultants and senior management on organisational re-structure, provided advice on team structures and job grades
HR Advisor
PUMA/ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Global sportswear manufacturer
- Operational HR Advice on performance management, employment conditions, remuneration and benefits, training relating to fair work and employee discrimination
- Global Mobility and Relocation: VISA’s, sponsorships and main liaison for relocation and travel agencies
- Managed PUMA London Graduate Development Program: Maintained strong relationships with design schools to ensure recruitment of best talent
- Recruitment of all roles for PUMA Alexander McQueen and PUMA Lifestyle
- Rolled out the Global Success Factors performance management system within London
- Managed PUMA benefit program including Pension fund (Superannuation), Salary Packaging, Education Assistance and Private Health Insurance
- Global sportswear manufacturer
Psychometrics Administrator Intern
CHANDLER MACLEOD
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Australia's leading recruitment job employment agency
- The Chandler Macleod Internship is designed to provide a high-performing undergraduate psychology student with a structured program for experience and development in psychometric test administration, including:
- Psychometric Assessment administration and main contact in the Assessment and Development Centre, Brisbane
- Analysed data from psychometric assessments for selection and development purposes
- Provided verbal and written feedback on these results to clients and candidates
- Participated in Leadership Development and Coaching seminars
- Australia's leading recruitment job employment agency
HR Coordinator
CITY BEACH SURF
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Boutique HR Consulting Firm
- Seconded to an internal position within RF Capital (investment management at C-Suite level) for 6 months. Provided HR Leadership across Australia, Middle and UK during a period of downturn and restructures, including employee relations advice and staff communication
- Ongoing project consulting with multiple clients responding to their specific workplace challenges
- Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategy with organisational goals, driving company growth and success.
- Designed career path frameworks to support employee growth and advancement opportunities within organisations
- Designed effective succession planning strategies to prepare the organisation for future leadership needs.
- Re-invented and implemented new induction and recruitment programs to meet the organisational needs
- Assessed employee engagement levels through surveys and focus groups, implementing actionable feedback for continuous improvement.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Supported organisational change initiatives by developing clear communication plans and providing guidance during transitions.
- Optimised talent acquisition process by leveraging data-driven insights, refining sourcing techniques and enhancing employer brand presence.
- Collaborated with organisational leaders to align diversity and inclusion goals with overall business objectives.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures from an inclusivity perspective; recommending changes as needed.
- Developed comprehensive benefits packages to attract top talent and improve overall workforce satisfaction.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by automating manual tasks and reducing paperwork.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - Psychology
Monash University
Melbourne12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UQ
Brisbane12.2008
Bachelor of Business Management - Human Resources And Industrial Relations
UQ
Brisbane12.2008
Skills
- HR Best Practices
- Learning and Development
- Employee Relations & Diversity
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Acquisition
- Staff Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Management
- Psychometrics
- Organisational Development
- Organisational Restructures
- Leadership Development
- HR Policy, Process & Systems
References
Available on request
Affiliations
Associate Member (Assoc MAPS) of Australian Psychological Society (APS), issued January 2021
Certification
EMCC Foundation Coaching Skills programme, International Coaching Federation, January 2017
DISC Accreditation, TTI Success Insights, April 2012
JDI Model of Potential, YSC Consulting (Accenture), June 2011
Timeline
HR Consultant
QUINTON ANTHONY CONSULTING
01.2019 - 08.2023
HR Manager (Dubai)
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2015 - 12.2018
HR Manager (Hong Kong)
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2013 - 12.2015
HR Advisor
LAING O’ROURKE
01.2011 - 12.2013
HR Project Lead (Contractor)
QUEENSLAND GAS COMPANY (QGC)
01.2010 - 12.2011
HR Advisor
PUMA/ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
01.2008 - 12.2010
Psychometrics Administrator Intern
CHANDLER MACLEOD
01.2008 - 12.2008
HR Coordinator
CITY BEACH SURF
01.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UQ
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - Psychology
Monash University
Bachelor of Business Management - Human Resources And Industrial Relations
UQ
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