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Meeting people, spending time with family & friends
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Jo Cassin

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across major Construction company environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Advisor

Webuild Australia
2023.02 - Current
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identified development opportunities and succession gaps.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.

HR Coordinator

Bouygues Construction Australia
2019.08 - 2023.02
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Compiled and monitored data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
  • Contributed to development and maintenance of personnel policies to streamline and standardize procedures.
  • Human Resources Data Management
  • Management of various internal and external HRIS database systems, within an international company
  • 600+ employees data to manage
  • Human Resource reporting ie, monthly employee statistics, annual remuneration review, WGEA & Mercer reporting and any ad hoc requests
  • Provide a comprehensive human resources advisory and consultancy service to employees and management
  • Manage development and communication of policies, co-ordinating recruitment, letters of appointment and contracts, onboarding, induction, transfers and promotions, exits, training courses for all employees.

Site Administration Manager

Bouygues Construction Australia
2015.11 - 2019.08

The $3 billion Northconnex project is the construction of a 9km dual tunnel motorway connecting the M1 and M2 motorways, to ease congestion on Pennant Hills Road.

  • Management of 25+ Site Administrator team.
  • Making sure all Site Administrators are adhering to project processes.
  • Develop Senior Site Administrators to drive operational excellence over the duration of the project, support professional development of the Senior Site Administrators. Encourage local management initiative.
  • Staffing requirements, forecasting, allocation and training.Ensure the integrity of the data entered by all Site Administrators. Integrity Check Procedure was introduced to all sites/scopes.
  • Report monthly to management on Purchase Orders and Credit reports, reinforce to Site Admin the importance of these reports, ensure they are chasing for their credits weekly from suppliers, and closing out Purchase orders when necessary.
  • Reduce any issues between Site Admin. Commercial team, Suppliers and Subcontracts, with regards to Contracts, Schedule of Rates and variations etc.
  • Reporting to Management on all of the above.

Group Fitness Instructor

Resolution Fitness
2000.01 - 2014.04
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
  • Group Fitness Coordinator, managing the Group Fitness timetable and a group of 25 Group Fitness Instructors

HR Manager

McMillan Printing
1999.08 - 2001.11
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Payroll process for 600 employees. Both weekly and monthly payments. All facets of payroll from start to finish reporting and compliance etc.

Senior Payroll Officer

Abigroup Contractors
1998.01 - 1999.07
  • Weekly payroll input, calculation etc. 1500 employees. Monthly salary payroll input and calculation 650 employees, weekly group tax calculation and submission, monthly payroll tax calculation and submission, all deductions for all staff both weekly and monthly (reconciliation and submission)
  • Superannuation payments, any general enquiries received from employees, writing general policies and procedures ie. EEO Policy, implementation of in house HRIS module, ensuring company adheres to Affirmative Action Reporting Schedule
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Managed and updated employee benefits information.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
  • Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management

Tafe NSW
Granville, NSW
11.1997

Skills

  • People Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • HR Systems
  • HR Support
  • Microsoft Office
  • Employee Performance Management System
  • Employee Guidance
  • Performance Review Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Manage Employee Relations
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Affirmative Action Guidelines
  • Manage Contracts
  • Job Description Creation
  • Retention Program Development
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Training

Meeting people, spending time with family & friends

I like spending time with family and friends on the weekends. Like to get out, travel, experience new things, venues, cities etc

Timeline

Senior HR Advisor

Webuild Australia
2023.02 - Current

HR Coordinator

Bouygues Construction Australia
2019.08 - 2023.02

Site Administration Manager

Bouygues Construction Australia
2015.11 - 2019.08

Group Fitness Instructor

Resolution Fitness
2000.01 - 2014.04

HR Manager

McMillan Printing
1999.08 - 2001.11

Senior Payroll Officer

Abigroup Contractors
1998.01 - 1999.07

Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management

Tafe NSW
Jo Cassin