Kauri Davies
Melbourne, Mambourin,Australia
Summary
People focused and solutions driven HR professional with 3.5 years’ experience across HR operations, employee relations, and recruitment in both Australia and New Zealand. I am known for building trusted relationships, offering sound and empathetic HR advice, and navigating fast-paced environments. I am passionate about fostering positive employee experiences and supporting business goals through collaborative, people-first HR best practices. I have demonstrated strengths in policy compliance, culture development, and end-to-end HR lifecycle management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Advisor
Stantec
Melbourne, Australia
01.2024 - 12.2024
- First point of contact for HR queries and support across VIC & SA offices
- Provided advice and guidance on employee relations issues, investigations, and grievances
- Facilitated performance management processes, including coaching leaders through performance conversations
- Ensured compliance with internal policies, modern awards, Fairwork Act and employment legislation
- Off-boarding and exit interviews
- Supported WHS initiatives from an HR lens
- Managed the return-to-work and parental leave process end-to-end
- Lodged all work cover injury management cases
- Managed training and development rollouts in partnership with the L&D team
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts, including engagement surveys and focus groups
- Collaborated with recruitment on workforce planning and key hiring campaigns
- Reporting in line with Government and internal auditing requirements
- Delivered quarterly people reports to leadership on ER metrics, compliance insights, turnover over, WGEA and diversity reporting
- Played a key role in change management and organizational restructure support
- Managed updates to HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and feedback
People & Culture Coordinator
Publicis Groupe
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed onboarding, new starter inductions, and offboarding processes across 7 creative agency brands
- Coordinated documentation, contracts, and compliance checks for new starters
- Supported HRBP team with ER cases, probation reviews, and performance concerns
- Administered employee movements including parental leave, visa sponsorships, and internal and global transfers
- Partnered with Finance on payroll from an HR lens to ensure accurate employee data and smooth pay cycles
- Delivered insights for engagement surveys, L&D uptake, and headcount metrics
- Off-boarding and exit interviews
- Worked closely with talent acquisition to improve candidate experience and employer branding
- Promoted DEI initiatives through event planning and communications support
- Maintained HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors) data integrity and supported monthly headcount and turnover reporting
- Participated in annual remuneration review coordination and benchmarking exercises
- Assisted with disciplinary documentation and advising managers through HR processes
Recruitment Administrator
Waikato District Health Board
Hamilton, New Zealand
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported full-cycle recruitment for a high volume health workforce across clinical and corporate functions
- Liaised with hiring managers and candidates to coordinate interviews and pre-employment checks
- Processed offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation within tight deadlines
- Maintained accurate records in the HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors) and applicant tracking system
- Assisted with internal secondments and fixed-term contract renewals
- Ensured background and compliance checks were completed according to standards
- Helped streamline recruitment workflows and provided admin support to wider HR team
- Maintained HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors) data integrity and supported monthly headcount and turnover reporting for recruitment manager
Human Resource Intern
Waikato District Council
Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Rotated through HR operations, recruitment, and learning and development functions
- Assisted with drafting policies, employment contracts, and templates
- Supported data entry, reporting, and digitisation projects for employee files
- Participated in internal engagement events and wellness initiatives
- Conducted benchmarking research to support HR policy reviews
- Shadowed senior HR staff to understand best practices in performance and development
Earlier Experience – Customer Service & Administration
Various – 3Swans, Countdown NZ, Riverlea Group, ALSCO NZ
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered high-level customer service and problem-solving across retail and service roles
- Led small teams, managed rosters, and resolved escalated customer issues
- Supported administration duties including data entry, inventory, and logistics coordination
- Built adaptability, resilience, and people skills across diverse industries
- Recognised for reliability, initiative, and leadership in customer-facing environments
Education
Bachelor of Business - HR Management & Marketing
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11-2021
Certificate in Law Enforcement Preparation -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Hamilton, NZ05-2015
NCEA Level 2 -
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton, NZ12-2014
Skills
- Employee & Industrial Relations
- HR Policy Interpretation & Compliance
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Performance Management
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Learning & Development
- Immigration & Mobility Support
- HRIS
- Data Reporting & Analytics
- DEI Initiatives & Culture Building
- Change Management
- Workforce Planning
- Stakeholder Communications
References
Available upon request.
Community Service - Food Shelter
The Serve, Hamilton, NZ, 2017 – 2018
- Volunteer server dishing food to people in need, providing meals and support to vulnerable community members.
Timeline
HR Advisor
Stantec
01.2024 - 12.2024
People & Culture Coordinator
Publicis Groupe
01.2022 - 01.2024
Recruitment Administrator
Waikato District Health Board
10.2021 - 01.2022
Human Resource Intern
Waikato District Council
11.2020 - 02.2021
Earlier Experience – Customer Service & Administration
Various – 3Swans, Countdown NZ, Riverlea Group, ALSCO NZ
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Business - HR Management & Marketing
University of Waikato
Certificate in Law Enforcement Preparation -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
NCEA Level 2 -
Hamilton Boys’ High School
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