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LYNDAL WATT

Wahroonga,NSW

Summary

As a charismatic leader, Lyndal delivers projects through relationship building, teamwork, and creative problem solving.

Managing challenging Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and HRIS projects she sees them through to completion, leveraging change management tools and training to achieve positive corporate outcomes.

Lyndal focusses on Employee Experience when considering application choices and strives to deliver the best HR solution to address key business challenges for employees and employers. Offering advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices, Lyndal is recognised for leadership, planning ability and her clear, direct communication style.

An experienced professional, who meets or exceeds objectives, she is seeking an Employee Experience position.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager -Inc HR Services & HRIS

Craveable Brands (Red Rooster, Oporto And Chicken)
08.2019 - Current
  • Craveable Brands (Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat), HR Shared Services leadership including Payroll (together with payroll system implementation), People Cycle (Performance Review), Succession Planning, and Remuneration and Benefits
  • Reporting to the Chief People Officer, led the Talent Team using a curious lens to investigate and create better Employee Experiences through various HR initiatives such as improved recruitment experience and on-boarding
  • Developed and led creative, strategic and transformational projects across all brands, including initiatives in Talent Acquisition, HRIS implementation and management, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Onboarding
  • Delivered a range of HRIS implementations, including the creation of delivery plans, configurations of systems, working with IT and external software vendors, and driving outcomes despite challenges and evolving environments
  • Worked through EVP to identify the heart and mind of the Employee/Candidate to ensure programs are created to deliver the right tone and information
  • Key focus on bringing reality into the brands employment advertising
  • With Employee Experience at the heart of all projects, worked with various HR Leaders to deliver Talent Acquisition process improvements, revamp of the head office On-boarding journey, created Employee and Leader Handbooks, and Payroll System improvements to ensure our employees were able to self-serve
  • Ideated and briefed marketing on DEI style video and collaborated with the CPO who lead DEI programs including internships and RAP works. Passionate about DEI and how to embed change for the long term

HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Manager

Sable37 (Acquired By DXC Technology)
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Initially employed to improve the hiring model within Sable37, after the acquisition was announced moved onto merger and workforce planning
  • Working closely with the Managing Director and Executive, we transitioned the recruitment process and upskilled the team to Workday

HR Advisor and Talent Acquisition Partner

Lenovo ANZ
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Working in a small team of 2, I was the backup to the HR manager including managing complex and sensitive ER matters, working with the HR Lead to deliver HR Projects and Programs including People Cycle (Performance), WHS, OHS and On-boarding
  • Delivered Worldwide projects as part of an APAC Talent Acquisition team, EVP, Graduate Recruitment and Social Campaigns
  • Developed on-boarding process and improvements, manager training best practice for Talent Acquisition and coaching for mangers on interview techniques
  • Recruited numerous employees with a large diversity of skills and specialities in targeted three month period

Talent Acquisition Partner

Fuji Xerox Australia
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • As part of a team coached junior team members on business partnering, LinkedIn Sourcing and pipeline management
  • Specialising in Sales roles, built a strong pipeline for different areas of the sales teams


HR Advisor & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lenovo ANZ
09.2014 - 09.2015

Contract role

Residential Property Consultant

Prosper Group
08.2013 - 09.2014

Recruitment Executive (Contract)

Colliers International
11.2012 - 08.2013

HR Advisor (Contract)

Macquarie University
04.2012 - 11.2012

Recruitment Consultant

About Recruitment
07.2011 - 04.2012

HR and Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

Lenovo ANZ
09.2010 - 07.2011

Recruitment Consultant

About Recruitment
07.2006 - 09.2010

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - HRM

Macquarie University

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

Skills

  • HRIS Implementation
  • Project and Change Management
  • Coaching Leadership Style
  • Talent Management
  • Employer Branding
  • Employee Relations Oversight
  • Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Employee Feedback and Recognition
  • Onboarding, Training and Development
  • Human Resources Law Expertise
  • Ceridian (Ascender, Preceda and PeopleStreme), Flare HR,Workday, Workday Recruiter, Taleo, PageUp and Peolpe Fluent systems

Key Attributes

  • Coaching leadership style
  • Strategic thinker
  • Leading and managing through positive relationships
  • Enhance and communicate processes and policies
  • On-line coaching of management
  • Focussed on positive outcomes
  • People centric creative problem solver

Interests

Investing, gardening, property, reading, walking and travel

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager -Inc HR Services & HRIS

Craveable Brands (Red Rooster, Oporto And Chicken)
08.2019 - Current

HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Manager

Sable37 (Acquired By DXC Technology)
04.2018 - 07.2019

HR Advisor and Talent Acquisition Partner

Lenovo ANZ
06.2016 - 04.2018

Talent Acquisition Partner

Fuji Xerox Australia
09.2015 - 06.2016

HR Advisor & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lenovo ANZ
09.2014 - 09.2015

Residential Property Consultant

Prosper Group
08.2013 - 09.2014

Recruitment Executive (Contract)

Colliers International
11.2012 - 08.2013

HR Advisor (Contract)

Macquarie University
04.2012 - 11.2012

Recruitment Consultant

About Recruitment
07.2011 - 04.2012

HR and Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

Lenovo ANZ
09.2010 - 07.2011

Recruitment Consultant

About Recruitment
07.2006 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Business Administration - HRM

Macquarie University

Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management

LYNDAL WATT