Nina Fernie

• Coordinated recruitment activities including screening applicants, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
• Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.

• Manage stakeholder relationships, offering timely solutions to complex personnel matters.
• Stay updated with Fair Work regulations, legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Provide support and guidance on workforce planning, career development, and performance management.
• Excel in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and building strong, professional relationships.
• Act as the primary advisor on HR projects, leading adherence to legislation and policy, recruitment best practices, employee relations, and safety screening

• Company Overview: People Partner Business Professional with demonstrated ability delivering on complex HR projects for state government agency 000 Zero Victoria
• Exceptional communication and thorough understanding of legislative and operational frameworks
• Delivering targeted solutions, driving change through optimal recruitment, retention, and employee relations supporting strategic growth through effective people management
• Complex Case management of people related matters and or disputes in consult with Workplace Relations as required incorporating FFD (Fit for Duties) paperwork and processes
• Work with senior leaders to ensure performance and conduct issues are addressed in a timely manner, supporting an environment of inclusivity, working collaboratively
• Values driven leadership coaching to front line management in relation to (their) people obligations and accountabilities
• Lead and coach Executive and Senior Leaders on the successful resolution of complex and systematic employee and workplace grievances and disputes including the development of preventative strategies and action plans i.e., conflict resolution, mediation and Environmental Health and Well Being Checks (in consult with HSW team)
• L&D - Group Training Facilitator - In House Uplift PowerPoint Presentations, People Management, Difficult Conversations, FWA (Flexible Work Arrangements)
• People Partner Business Professional with demonstrated ability delivering on complex HR projects for state government agency 000 Zero Victoria

Business partnering with a dedicated client group to drive best practices and enable local leaders to be successful in managing employment-related matters.

• Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
• Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
• Created reports and presentations summarizing HR metrics including turnover rate, diversity statistics.
• Met with current and leaving employees to conduct surveys and determine areas in need of improvement.
• Managed relationships with external vendors providing services related to human resources functions.
• Worked with business leaders to evaluate and optimize human resources policies.
• Facilitated resolution of conflicts between employees through mediation or alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Conducted employee relations investigations into safety complaints, allegations of harassment and civil rights issues.
• Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
• Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
• Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies and business strategy implementation.
• Facilitated employee recruitment, hiring, and interview processes.
• Reviewed job descriptions regularly for accuracy and relevance to current roles within the organization.
• Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
• Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives.
• Managed employee engagement and communication activities, guiding employee safety and workers' compensation activities.