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Janice Ciechomski

Wandong,VIC

Summary

Versatile and accomplished People & Culture Manager, a true HR generalist with a robust foundation in payroll management. With a diverse background spanning recruitment, employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations and training, I bring a holistic approach to HR functions. My proficiency in payroll administration adds depth to my skill set, allowing me to effectively oversee the entire employee lifecycle with precision. Recognised for my ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and implement strategic HR initiatives that drive organisational growth. Dedicated to staying abreast of industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and optimise HR practices for maximum impact.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

People & Culture Manager

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2019 - Current

• Oversee and engage in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding

• Manage a team of 5 direct reports

• Provide interpretation, guidance and assistance (to management and employees) on employment conditions contained in relevant awards, agreements and policies.

• Provide advice to, and actively participate, with management on counselling, disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Participate in EBA negotiations

• Support Managers with employee life cycle

• Conduct workplace investigations and report on findings as required.

• Complete end of month reporting.

• Contribute to maintaining up to date and relevant HR policies and procedures and identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and services.

• Organise and oversee training programs in consultation with managers.

• Contribute to workplace projects including the implementation of a new ERP system

• Engage with external stakeholders including Unions, Fair Work and Human Rights Commission

• Payroll including EBA interpretation, processing, loading of employees and supporting the team

• Assume leadership responsibilities during executive absence as second-in-command, including financial Delegation of Authority and participating as part of the Executive team

HR Business Partner

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2017 - 01.2019

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for middle management roles, oversee driver recruitment

• Provide support for disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Support Managers with employee life cycle

• Complete end of month reporting.

• Contribute to maintaining up to date and relevant HR policies and procedures

• Engage with external stakeholders including Unions, Fair Work and Human Rights Commission

• Payroll including EBA interpretation, processing, loading of employees and supporting the team

• Assume leadership responsibilities during executive absence as second-in-command.

HR Advisor

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2011 - 01.2017

• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment and onboarding

• Provide interpretation, guidance and assistance (to management and employees) on employment conditions contained in relevant awards, agreements and policies.

• Lead disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Complete end of month reporting.

• Contribute to maintaining up to date and relevant HR policies and procedures and identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and services.

• Payroll including EBA interpretation, regular processing, loading of employees and backup to payroll team

HR Assistant

Comdain Infrastructure
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Recruitment and selection process.
  • Manage employee life cycle including all documentation
  • Monthly HR Reporting for Board papers.
  • Prepare and provide necessary documentation for Sponsorship applications and liaise with Sponsorship business partner (457 visa).
  • Provide support and advice to General Managers.
  • Award and industrial instrument interpretation.
  • Administration of Work Cover claims, liaising with insurers and affected employees.
  • Payroll support.

Payroll Administrator

Comdain Infrastructure
01.2009 - 01.2010

· Perform end to end payroll on a weekly basis for 5 business.

· Pay employees using 4 different Collective Agreements, across three states (VIC, NSW & QLD).

· Perform month end procedures

· Work Cover payments and administration of claims.

Payroll / HR Officer

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2009

· Create and maintain Master Debtor / Vendor files.

· Set and maintain List price (including bulk price increases & USD pricing).

· Fleet Manager (fleet approx. 60 vehicles).

· Sarbanes / Oxley process owner (including implementation and maintenance, annual audits).

· Deal with both internal and external audits for both Financial and Sarbanes / Oxley.


Master Data Coordinator

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007

· Create and maintain Master Debtor / Vendor files.

· Set and maintain List price (including bulk price increases & USD pricing).

· Fleet Manager (fleet approx. 60 vehicles).

· Sarbanes / Oxley process owner (including implementation and maintenance, annual audits).

· Deal with both internal and external audits for both Financial and Sarbanes / Oxley.

Accounts Payable Officer

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004

· Accounts Payable clerk with end to end accounts payable for local vendors (approx. 3 million per calendar month).

· Monthly End processes.

Finance Clerk

Nicotra Australia Pty Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2002

· Accounts Payable clerk with end to end accounts payable for local vendors (approx. 3 million per calendar month).

· Monthly End processes.

Accounts Clerk

MTR Maintenance
01.1993 - 01.1995

· Weekly payroll (National Australia Bank payroll package)

· Finance officer responsibilities

Education

Diploma Human Resources Management

NMIT

Workplace Investigations

M & K Insights

ICAM Lead Investigation Training

Safety Wise
2023

IMS Internal Auditor Training

Mijo
2023

HR Certification

Australian HR Institute
2019

Certificate VI in Training And Assessment

Workplace Dimensions
2016

Psychological Injury Master Class

Konnect
2014

Skills

  • Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with Managers and Stakeholders
  • Recognized capacity to develop and implement human resource programs
  • Experienced in conducting workplace investigations
  • 20 years’ experience in end to end Payroll
  • Extensive end to end recruitment experience across multiple levels
  • 15 years’ experience in managing the employee lifecycle
  • Certified practicing HR Professional (AHRI)
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills

References

Excellent references available on request.

Timeline

People & Culture Manager

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2019 - Current

HR Business Partner

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2017 - 01.2019

HR Advisor

Dyson Group of Companies
01.2011 - 01.2017

HR Assistant

Comdain Infrastructure
01.2010 - 01.2011

Payroll Administrator

Comdain Infrastructure
01.2009 - 01.2010

Payroll / HR Officer

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2009

Master Data Coordinator

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007

Accounts Payable Officer

The Stanley Works Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004

Finance Clerk

Nicotra Australia Pty Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2002

Accounts Clerk

MTR Maintenance
01.1993 - 01.1995

Diploma Human Resources Management

NMIT

Workplace Investigations

M & K Insights

ICAM Lead Investigation Training

Safety Wise

IMS Internal Auditor Training

Mijo

HR Certification

Australian HR Institute

Certificate VI in Training And Assessment

Workplace Dimensions

Psychological Injury Master Class

Konnect
Janice Ciechomski