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Margaryta Anthony

Camp Hill,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Business Partner with 11 years experience in human resources. Highly skilled handling performance management, recruitment, diversity and inclusion and workplace health and safety matters.

Results driven, strategic and a strong attention to detail, I am always seeking ways to improve and refine the various HR functions I work within.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Residential Tenancies Authority
08.2021 - Current
  • Partnered with leaders across the business to provide strong HR advice on a range of different matters including performance conversations, mental health concerns, performance improvement plans, behavioural concerns and workplace health and safety matters.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues such as independent medical examinations and show cause processes with strong attention to detail and governance.
  • Led a Human Resources Business Partner AO4 and provided them with the support, guidance and coaching they required to be prepared for succession.
  • Successfully contributed to the implementation of the Public Sector Act 2022 and new or updated Directives by conducting thorough reviews of the changes and developing communications for the employee intranet that was easy to understand and relevant to our employees.
  • Participated in the diversity & inclusion committee, Better Together, and led the 2023 NAIDOC Week activities.
  • Positively contributed to the continuous improvement needs of the HR team through various document reviews. For example, the employee exit checklist was moved from PDF to MS Forms for a more user friendly, streamlined approach.
  • Conducted a full overhaul of the Customer Experience Officer AO3 recruitment process to enable better communication across teams and create efficiencies in the onboarding process.
  • Proactively reviewed all HR policies and procedures in line with the Public Sector Act 2022 to ensure relevance and compliance.
  • Performed in the Manager Human Resource Services role on several occasions, including during an organisation refinement and team reshapes.

Human Resources Business Partner

Concentrix
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Business partnered on a government account, working with a client group of 400 employees
  • Provided best practice advice to business leaders in relation to performance management concerns and HR improvement activities
  • Led investigations and disciplinary processes on ER & IR matters
  • Reviewed and prepared documentation relating to employee discussions, issues and resolutions
  • Updated and maintained the HRIS, Workday
  • Provided advice and assistance on policies, procedures, and legislation
  • Supported and advised leadership on workforce composition, attrition and performance
  • Led projects focussed on reducing employee absenteeism and employee turnover
  • Review, update or design new policies and other documentation such as probation reviews and inductions
  • Proactively and consistently remained current with HR industry trends, employment law, best practice and risk management
  • Achieved Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Human Resources Advisor

HL Landscapes
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Fair Work compliance review that included tasks such as: Reviewing the company’s award application and compliance; Ensuring staff status, classification levels, allowances and entitlements are paid as per the Award provisions; Reviewing the accuracy of payroll and record keeping; Advising on underpayments identified from the review; Review of the 10 minimum National Employment Standards (NES); and Implementing strategies to ensure the company maintains compliance with the Awards and NES
  • Review of State legislation and compliance with the relevant long-service leave provisions, portable long-service leave and internal software to ensure accuracy of staff entitlements and company liability
  • Provided advice on staff contracts and salaried arrangements to ensure Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) is compliant with the Award provisions
  • Provided advice, recommended and implemented improvements to company Workplace Relations compliance and Human Resource structure.

Human Resources Advisor

QUT
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Project managed the operational restructure of the Learning and Teaching Unit
  • Provided advice, recommended and implemented improvements to onboarding and operational processes
  • Established and mapped operational responsibilities of the department restructure
  • Reviewed and updated the operational handbook for new employees.

People & Talent Partner

Havas
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • People Partner for 3 agencies within the Havas Village (of 25 agencies) reporting into the Head of People & Culture
  • Lead HRBP in the Creative Group and management of a People Coordinator
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships across the agencies and leadership teams in varied geographical locations
  • Undertook change management including formal reviews of agency organisational structure, cultural change, employee engagement and retention and interagency and international transfers
  • Project managed the development and implementation of a new HRIS (WorkDay) over a 6-month period that merged existing and varied operating systems into a singular system used by 1500 employees
  • Culture champion promoting a positive working environment, wellbeing initiative, social events and corporate social responsibility
  • Managed redundancy consultations, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) - UK law) consultations, terminations, grievances and disputes
  • Worked closely with managers and leaders to provide sound advice on various employee relations issues
  • Managed and delivered group (up to 30) and individual inductions for new employees
  • Achievements: Supported a change management project that involved a full review of the agency structure, talent mapping exercise and restructure of an entire leadership team
  • Project managed the design and implementation of a new Placement Program for people of diverse backgrounds looking for a non-traditional route into the industry
  • This included the development of a website, application and shortlisting process and assessment centre as well as onboarding and ongoing candidate support throughout the placement
  • Managed and implemented a groupwide (25 agencies) formal audit to gather evidence to support a strategic business case for a renewed employee benefits offering
  • Presented findings and recommendations to the Group CFO.

International travel

02.2017 - 10.2017

Human Resources Officer

Brisbane Marriott Hotel
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Successfully conducted end-to-end recruitment process for an average of 10 positions per month across 14 departments including food and beverage, operations and administration
  • Managed entire employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, records management, training and development, retention and engagement and offboarding
  • Successfully completed the Marriott Human Resources Voyager Program to extend my knowledge in generalist Human Resources, interdepartmental operations and Marriott Global policies and procedures
  • Provided HR support disciplinary meetings, counselling, investigations, exit interviews and terminations
  • Prepared new staff files including contracts and introduced a paperless induction pack for a more efficient on-boarding process
  • Sent all Payroll information to the Payroll Department and liaised with them to ensure accurate processing of the pays for 170 staff members utilising payroll system ADP
  • Organised and facilitated three different Marriott core training sessions for new employees on a bi-monthly basis
  • Supported the implementation of a new Enterprise Agreement for 130 members of staff
  • Achievements: Chaired the Brisbane Marriott Millennial Business Council and was a member of the Australian Marriott Millennial Business Council, which held fundraisers for our selected charities, social events and regular strategy meetings with a focus on improving workplace culture
  • Successfully exceeded annual fundraising target by 15%.

Human Resources Coordinator

Stefan Hair Fashions
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Successfully conducted end-to-end recruitment of Stefan Hair Fashions, Stefan Boating World and Jo Jo’s Restaurant staff including up to 60 apprentices in a three-month period to fill the need of 40 hair salons, head office operations, management and administrative staff
  • Managed the entire employee lifecycle
  • Supported all HR meetings including disciplinary meetings, counselling, performance reviews/appraisals and terminations
  • Prepared Letters of Employment for new staff and conducted staff inductions
  • Managed apprenticeship administration alongside company’s industry networks for over 100 apprentice hairdressers annually
  • Provided advice to staff and management in a wide range of HR functions and maintained an excellent understanding of employee relations
  • Interpreted Modern Awards and Stefan Enterprise Agreement and provided direction to staff
  • Achievements: Reviewed and refined the induction program and onboarding documents
  • Fundraising Coordinator for Stefan’s MASKs Foundation – coordinated two major annual events, in addition to ongoing sponsorship and fundraising.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2013

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Residential Tenancies Authority
08.2021 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Concentrix
07.2020 - 08.2021

Human Resources Advisor

HL Landscapes
03.2020 - 07.2020

Human Resources Advisor

QUT
10.2019 - 12.2019

People & Talent Partner

Havas
11.2017 - 09.2019

International travel

02.2017 - 10.2017

Human Resources Officer

Brisbane Marriott Hotel
05.2015 - 01.2017

Human Resources Coordinator

Stefan Hair Fashions
09.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management

Queensland University of Technology
Margaryta Anthony