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Jo Rhone

Collaroy Plateau,NSW

Summary

Well-qualified Human Resources and administration professional with experience in both corporate and education settings and proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Keen interest in co curricular activities and sport with experience managing HR aspects and also on a personal level managing and coaching my children's sporting teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Primary Teacher

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Broken Bay
2024.07 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Prepared various materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate during lessons
  • Instructed K-6 students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Supervised, established and enforced rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Observed, evaluated and recorded students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing

Part Time HR Manager Co-Curricular (Activities)

Sydney Church of England Grammar School
2023.06 - 2024.06
  • Managed HR cycle primarily supporting the Shore Army Cadet Unit, Drama, Music, Debating and Study Center Tutors
  • Worked closely with the Deputy head of Co curricular and various Heads of departments to ensure the co curricular staffing needs are met.
  • Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.

Casual Primary Teacher

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Broken Bay (Sacred Heart Catholic School Pymble)
2023.02 - 2023.06
  • Completed a five-week casual teaching block (March 7 2023- April 5 2023) two days per week covering K-6 sport and taking on additional casual work when requested.
  • Primarily supported a Rugby Coach to teach the fundamentals skills of Rugby Union through modified games such as Tag Ball and various passing/kicking relays.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

Full Time Human Resources Specialist

FM Global
2009.10 - 2023.01

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to health insurance, annual leave, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans (both temporary/permanent roles).
  • Streamlined exit interview processes, gathering insights to improve employee satisfaction and retention strategies.
  • Coordinated with external training providers to offer specialized development programs for staff.
  • Advocated for employee wellness programs (e.g. wellness champion role to support the roll out of global/local wellbeing programs), contributing to healthier workplace.
  • Identified, researched and developed various business cases for continuous improvement whilst maintaining continuity with local and global processes
  • Advised, coached and mentored employees and managers
  • Performance management guidance and support to managers
  • Vendor Management (typically in relation to company benefits e.g., Bupa Health Insurance/Executive Health Solutions, Employee Assistance Program/ Employee service awards)
  • Created and maintained internal company policies and procedures and advise employees on their content in a clear, concise and timely manner
  • Managed employee visas in collaboration with the global mobility team
  • HR reporting to global benefits team and local finance team
  • Managed HR Systems (Workday/ICIMS/ADP) and personnel files to ensure accurate data
  • Collated monthly employee recognition communications
  • Created and maintained HR manuals
  • Ensured compliance with Fair Work employment legislation and industry awards
  • Supported a positive team environment through open communication and actively participated to move the team toward the completion of goal
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
  • Collaborated with local and international managers.

Full Time Recruitment Consultant

Smart Education Pty Ltd
2007.07 - 2009.09

Responsibilities:

  • End-to-end recruitment of qualified teachers in order to place them into short-term, long-term and permanent employment throughout New South Wales primary and secondary independent and catholic schools
  • Built strong relationships with both teachers and schools through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
  • Coordinated university recruitment fairs or other recruitment events to increase brand awareness and attract top talent from diverse sources.
  • Received and recorded job vacancy information from client phone calls and meetings
  • Wrote online job advertisements and posted to company website and external job advertising sites
  • Marketed teachers to client schools by writing and distributing summative descriptions along with candidate resumes
  • Advised and educated candidates regarding personal presentation at interviews and about their written applications and resumes
  • Provided appropriate and timely feedback to successful and unsuccessful candidates
  • Informed job applicants of job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities
  • Onboarded new client schools by researching and utilising cold calling sales techniques to introduce the service provided and the potential benefits
  • Assisted with sales and marketing duties designed to increase the client base

Education

Master of Business in Human Resource Management -

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
08.2016

Bachelor of Arts Psychology with the Diploma of Education -

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
04.2007

Year 12 Provincial Examinations -

Clarence Fulton Secondary School
Vernon, Canada
06.2001

Skills

  • Administration
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal
  • Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Human resources
  • Relationship building

Professionalorganisations

  • 2017 - Current NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Provisional
  • 2010 – Current Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Professional Member (MAHRI)

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WWC1198516E (current)

Trainingandprofessionaldevelopment

  • 2021 FM Global Building Relationship Versatility Workshop (Wilson Learning)
  • 2020 Anaphylaxis e-learning (APTSs) Teaching and Administrative Staff
  • 2020 e-Emergency Care – NSW Government Education
  • 2020 Child Protection Awareness Training – NSW Government Education
  • 2018 An Introduction to Autism Module – Positive Partnerships
  • 2018 Effective Use of Interactive Whiteboards – Relief Teaching Association
  • 2017 First Aid Course – Surf Life Saving Education and Care Certificate
  • 2016 Workday Testing Session (Singapore)
  • 2015 International Workday Solutions Review (United Kingdom)
  • 2015 Talent Selection Training (SkilAnalyzer)
  • 2015 ADP Payroll Fundamentals & ADP Payline Information Session
  • 2014 FM Global Building Relationship Versatility Workshop (Wilson Learning)
  • 2013 Resources that Accelerate Innovative Learning: ‘Listening with skill” b

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Casual Primary Teacher

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Broken Bay
2024.07 - Current

Part Time HR Manager Co-Curricular (Activities)

Sydney Church of England Grammar School
2023.06 - 2024.06

Casual Primary Teacher

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Broken Bay (Sacred Heart Catholic School Pymble)
2023.02 - 2023.06

Full Time Human Resources Specialist

FM Global
2009.10 - 2023.01

Full Time Recruitment Consultant

Smart Education Pty Ltd
2007.07 - 2009.09

Master of Business in Human Resource Management -

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Arts Psychology with the Diploma of Education -

Macquarie University

Year 12 Provincial Examinations -

Clarence Fulton Secondary School
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