KURT BOS
Potts Point,NSW
Summary
An experienced People & Culture Manager with 10 years of hands-on exposure leading people functions for growing organisations in Australia and Hong Kong. I believe in true business partnering; providing guidance, coaching and mentoring business leaders at all levels, leveraging skills and experience to recruit, develop and retain a dynamic, constantly evolving work force. Using natural problem solving abilities, I implement process improvements at every touch point, harness technology to create efficiencies, streamline processes and build a positive culture through respect and direct engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Group People & Culture Manager
ETYMON PROJECTS
07.2022 - Current
- Part of the Senior Leadership team of Etymon Projects.
- Responsible for all employee lifecycle activities for a multi-faceted hospitality business operating originally 1 hospitality business, to 9 as of June 2024 under the Etymon Projects umbrella.
- In my time at Etymon the workforce has grown from 50 to 240 and we have obtained a Chef's Hat from Good Food AU for each of our 3 currently operating fine dining restaurants.
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
THE SYDNEY COLLECTIVE
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported people & culture activities for a portfolio of venues located in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, including leadership development programs and venue acquisitions.
- Also project-managed and finalised a complex, ongoing Fair Work underpayment claim.
Head of Training & Development
BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANTS
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked with the Owner/Managing Director on training initiatives to ensure sustainable growth within Hong Kong.
- Coordinated large scale, international recruitment campaigns all over the world.
- Assisted with the navigation of the business through both the political unrest in Hong Kong in 2019 and the Covid-19 response that spanned most of my time there.
People & Performance Manager
SOLOTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Supported the growth of Solotel's operations within Sydney and Brisbane, developed learning and development programs, and streamlined processes and procedures along with 6 venue openings and acquisitions.
HR Advisor
KEYSTONE GROUP HOLDINGS PTY LTD
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided HR support and coordination including the opening on 12 restaurants.
- Assisted the business through the Receivership & Administration process including the offloading of physical assets and the direct impact on employees.
Education
Advanced Diploma of HR Management - Human Resources
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Media Studies
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand03.2007
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Innovative thinking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Budgeting and financial management
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Certified in CPR
- Certified Return to Work Coordinator
- Gallup Strengths: Relator, Command, Arranger, Individualization, Responsibility
References
- Christine Robinson, Director of Human Resources, 0404 864 604, squadrito@hotmail.com
- Lisa Hobbs, CEO, 0437 037 942, Lisa.Hobbs@etymonprojects.com
Timeline
Group People & Culture Manager
ETYMON PROJECTS
07.2022 - Current
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
THE SYDNEY COLLECTIVE
11.2021 - 06.2022
Head of Training & Development
BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANTS
02.2019 - 08.2021
People & Performance Manager
SOLOTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
11.2016 - 02.2019
HR Advisor
KEYSTONE GROUP HOLDINGS PTY LTD
06.2014 - 11.2016
Advanced Diploma of HR Management - Human Resources
TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Media Studies
University of Auckland
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