Summary
Overview
Work History
Additional Information
Certification
Personal Interests
References
Timeline
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Leigh Rolton

Hackney,SA

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with a proven track record in injury prevention and employee training at Orora Glass. Skilled in risk identification, incident reporting, and fostering team collaboration.


Excelled in implementing safety programs, reducing workplace accidents by 30%. Renowned for professionalism and exceptional communication skills, adept at enhancing organizational safety culture.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

People & Culture Advisor

Orora Glass
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic HR guidance and support to senior management and 350 employees
  • Develop Injury Management processes and procedures, coach and train people leaders
  • Return to work coordinator for 2 sites, managing 15-30 claims at 1 time.
  • Developing GRTWP with onsite physio, GP and insurance claims agents
  • Develop proactive health and wellbeing programs
  • Advise and assist managers in performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints and allegations, ensuring fairness, objectivity, and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide guidance on employee development and training initiatives, identifying skill gaps and recommending appropriate programs.


HR Advisor /Onsite Account Manager

FIP Group
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managing day-to-day operations for 65-100 overseas employees at Host Client Site (Big River Pork) with 1 direct report, RTW Coordinator, Payroll / Admin support/ WHS Support, Rostering.
  • Supporting day to day operations onsite at BRP, with a strong focus on maintaining strong relationships with our host client, employees, and other key stakeholders
  • HR Generalist – Hands on Coaching /Supporting Staff
  • Mobilization of large groups overseas workers (30-50 at 1 time)- Induction, Onboarding /Off Boarding
  • Policy & procedure maintenance & review, Absenteeism monitoring
  • Performance management, Workplace investigations
  • Property & Fleet management
  • PLS Audit requirement – Pacific Labour Scheme deed

Office Manager /HR Coordinator

The Bend Motorsport Park
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • HR Generalist, with 5 direct reports
  • Recruitment activities - reviewing and updating position descriptions, developing job advertisements, screening applications, organising, conducting interviews, conducting reference checks, and providing letters of offer in line with relevant awards or enterprise agreements for casual and permanent staff
  • Probation Reviews, Weekly payroll & rostering, Monitored safety registers, Policy & procedure reviews, Coordinator & Develop training activities
  • Help Desk / Customer Service, Admin Duties, Phones, Main Reception, Customer Service, Event Coordinator – Daily motorsports events
  • 2021 - event coordinator for 130 volunteers

Business HR Manager

Off Road Rush Sydney
08.2015 - 10.2021
  • Event Management- Rally and Off Road Drive experiences. Weekly events for customers in NSW, VIA, SA. (200- 400 people per event)
  • 30 staff over 3 locations, Corporate Rally Drive Events
  • Moving & Schedule workforce between 3 states
  • Moving equipment interstate, booking flights, transport & accommodation for staff
  • End to End Recruitment - Onboarding /Off Boarding, Inductions, PD, Interviews, medicals, Offers
  • SOP & WHS development and implementation
  • Coached and developed Rally driving skills
  • General HR, Performance management, workplace investigations
  • Admin duties, phones, reception, customer service, sales, RTW, WHS, Payroll, BAS, Accounts


Business HR Manager

Pauanui Bakery (NZ)
06.2003 - 07.2015
  • 30 full time staff - Conduct all recruitment activity
  • Recruited and trained 600-700 staff due to seasonal requirements.
  • Recruit international staff, relocation of employees, immigration requirements, visas, housing & transport - multiple countries
  • Probation reviews, performance management, workplace investigations
  • SOP & WHS development and implementation
  • Admin, Stock ordering, Payroll, GST, accounts, rosters for 7/24 hours, inductions, coaching

Additional Information

  • Proactive and results-oriented approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality HR services and solutions in all areas of HR, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR policies and procedures, and compliance.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organisation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on resolving complex HR issues and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Supporting injured workers through the injury and compensation claim process, ensuring they are advised of their rights and responsibilities regarding Return To Work.
  • Knowledge and experience with immigration, visas and sponsorship, Conducting VEVO, Police & Qualification Checks

Certification

Return to Work Coordinator 03/2022

Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50618) 04/2022

Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) 04/2023

Certified Digital Marketer 06/2023

Diploma Work Health & Safety (BSB51319) current study

Cert IV Healthcare - current study with SAAS


Full Driver License with reliable transport, Police & WWCC Clearance, Fully vaccinated


Short Courses - ICAMS, Key Account Management, Front Line Leadership, Business Networking, Operational Planning, Appling Strategic Thinking, Advanced Communications, Conflict Resolution, and Building High-Performance Teams

Personal Interests

  • SA Ambulance volunteer
  • Active and health lifestyle, Gym, walking,
  • Cooking/baking with a passion for gf cooking & baking
  • Professional development and self improvement
  • Reading, Landscaping, Off Road Racing, Motorsport, Cars

References

References can be provided on request.

Timeline

People & Culture Advisor

Orora Glass
10.2023 - Current

HR Advisor /Onsite Account Manager

FIP Group
10.2021 - 10.2023

Office Manager /HR Coordinator

The Bend Motorsport Park
10.2019 - 10.2021

Business HR Manager

Off Road Rush Sydney
08.2015 - 10.2021

Business HR Manager

Pauanui Bakery (NZ)
06.2003 - 07.2015
Leigh Rolton