Melinda Walsh
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with extensive experience working across multiple industries and organisations, ranging from SME's to large multi-nationals. Articulate negotiator skillful in partnering with leadership teams and employees to implement a well balanced HR strategy to achieve company business objectives. Accomplished business partner who balances day - day operational requirements with longer term strategic initiatives. A team player who delivers pragmatic, business focused knowledge in a fun and supportive manner.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Consultant
PACT Consulting Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
07.2020 - Current
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviours, structures and processes.
- Completed HR audits, developed and implemented annual HR strategic plans
- Provided operational HR support including implementations of HRIS, development of customised HR policies and procedures, award interpretation , contract reviews and updates, HSEQ system and policy implementation
- Workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives
- IR/ER consulting including management coaching, training and policy and procedure development and implementation, performance management and performance appraisal activities
- Total reward initiatives including compensation reviews, market benchmarking, benefit portfolio implementation
- Payroll management
- Compliance management
HR Manager
Bennelong Energy Services
Sydney, Australia
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided HR advice and operational support to implement all HR practices as the company experienced significant growth following the creation of a joint venture.
- Managed all human resource documentation, including review and updates of employment contracts (educating business leaders on award and legislative requirements), HR templates, HR policies and procedures, technological improvements for employee record management
- Designed and implemented talent acquisition initiatives including marketing materials, updated job descriptions, KPI's for all roles, employee consultation, recruitment, selection, management training and onboarding practices
- Managed and coached leaders on IR/ER matters
- Implemented performance appraisals, performance reviews, performance management, grievance handling and employee engagement practices
- Managed employee apprentice program including partnerships with external networks
- Managed compensation analysis, career paths and market benchmarking
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximise team efficiency.
Vice President, People
CA Technologies
Sydney, Australia
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Implemented Asia Pacific / Japan HR strategic plans to achieve organisational goals
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term company goals.
- Developed and implemented APJ HR strategic plans including monthly measurements
- Mentored 20 HR professionals across 8 countries and guided 20+ dotted line employees in shared services and centres of excellence teams
- Successfully managed 6 acquisitions and 2 divestitures
- Led change management to successfully deliver GTM campaigns, core values programs, leadership / HIPO programs, employee engagement and retention programs.
- Recommended new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws including ER/IR management, meditation, arbitration and problem solving complex employee matters
- Identified workforce plans and associated recruit, hiring, and onboarding of new employees including management of TA teams, manager coaching and improve new hire practices
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives including employee surveys, focus groups and departmental action plans to employee the employee experience and retention of key talent.
- Developed performance metrics and dashboard interfaces to keep track of internal benchmarking and progress against goals.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Championed diversity and inclusion programs
- Executed toward reward programs including market benchmarking, Power BI analysis linked to KPI achievement, annual compensation and benefit reviews
Senior Director, Human Resources
CA Technologies
Sydney, Australia
11.2010 - 10.2014
- Led the ANZ HR team and APJ Talent Development Centre of Excellence to achieve company business goals
- Successfully navigated day-day operational duties across all aspects of HR
- Consulted with all levels of leaders to achieve the ANZ HR strategic plan
- Designed various management resources to enhance leadership capability and improve employee productivity and organisationalefficiency
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
Senior Director, Organisational Development APJ
CA Technologies
Sydney, Australia
01.2005 - 10.2010
- Spearheaded organisational development initiatives to enhance leadership capability, employee performance and retention of top talent
- Successfully implemented employee and leadership programs including hiring for success, success profiles, career development programs, high potential and succession planning programs, leaders, executive assessment and development centres, keeping in touch programs, EAP and more
- Designed APJ OD programs that were ultimately adopted world wide
HR Business Partner
CA Technologies
Sydney, Australia
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve HR policies across the full employment lifecycle
- Managed recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Managed end-end performance management including IR/ER management
- Implemented WHS systems and process to ensure legal and best practice compliance
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements to business objectives
- Compensation and benefits management
- Compliance management including WGEA and other regulatory requirements
Organisational Psychologist
Royal Australian Airforce
Williamtown, Australia
12.1999 - 12.2001
- Delivered assessments and recommendations for all referred employees including interviews, psychological assessments, reporting writing and follow up
- Provided management coaching on all people related issues
- In consultation with multi-disciplinary teams, case managed complex employee relations matters
- Managed recruitment and selection centres and practices including psychological assessments, selection panel participation, recommendations and reporting writing
- Delivered career counselling
- Presented to multiple teams on topics such as team building, team effectiveness, mental health, crisis management and more.
Psychologist
Department Of Health
Westmead Hospital
09.1997 - 11.1999
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behaviour and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Industrial Relations
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSWMaster of Arts - Psychology
Sydney University
SydneyPsychology
AHPRA
Psychology Registration Skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Analysis, organisational and problem solving skills
- Self motivated and decisive
- Change management
- Workforce planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Organisational Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Compensation Management
- Employee Relations
- Technical skills
References
References available upon request
Timeline
HR Consultant
PACT Consulting Pty Ltd
07.2020 - Current
HR Manager
Bennelong Energy Services
05.2019 - 05.2020
Vice President, People
CA Technologies
11.2014 - 12.2018
Senior Director, Human Resources
CA Technologies
11.2010 - 10.2014
Senior Director, Organisational Development APJ
CA Technologies
01.2005 - 10.2010
HR Business Partner
CA Technologies
01.2001 - 12.2004
Organisational Psychologist
Royal Australian Airforce
12.1999 - 12.2001
Psychologist
Department Of Health
09.1997 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Industrial Relations
University of Wollongong
Master of Arts - Psychology
Sydney University
Psychology
AHPRA