Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Nisha Rodrigo

Summary

Skilled and dedicated HR professional with expertise in HR Business support, seeking a challenging role as a Human Resources Business Partner. Committed to providing comprehensive HR support, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring adherence to HR policies and regulations.


Completed Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management at RMIT, and with a Diploma in Accounting. My career is broad and includes working in various sectors include retail, banking, superannuation, university, local government and law enforcement.


I am committed to effective communication, providing advice to others, and delivering my talent in work process analysis and improvement, adapting to change, implementing strategies, and building positive relationships with business stakeholders - internally and externally.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

People and Culture Advisor (3 Months Temp)

Epworth (Richmond)
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on policy and procedures.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Processing high volume of onboarding from start to finish for graduates and professionals.
  • Verifying police check, qualifications,VEVO & APHRA.
  • Follow up with applicants, managers and department leaders for approval and updates.
  • Providing support to the staff via ticketing system on different types of topics related to HR, payroll & EBA.
  • Process improvements on systems and procedures on onboarding and other HR related processes.

HR Advisor (11 Months Contract)

Syrah Resources Limited
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Partnering with key stakeholders across the business to provide quality HR support and ensure compliance with HR system requirements
  • Providing advice and guidance to the larger teams in Mozambique (Balama), Vidalia (Louisiana) and Dubai
  • Assisting with recruitment, mobilisation, immigration and other onboarding processes
  • Developing role descriptions, advertisements, communication letters, employment contracts, organisation charts and other HR documents
  • Providing support with various Group HR processes including employee engagement surveys, remuneration reviews, training, workforce planning and performance management
  • Contributing to weekly, monthly & quarterly HR reporting
  • Contributing to the development and review of HR policies & procedures
  • HR administration including maintaining personnel files and updating spreadsheets
  • Benchmarking & updating processes and procedures
  • Updating the quarterly and year performance review report
  • Working closely and promoting the importance of Employee Assistance Program services
  • Organisation development.

HR Generalist Advisor (12 Months Fixed Term)

Spotlight Group Holding (SPG)
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Review and recommend on current contracts
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Facilitate and formulate investigations
  • Recognizing and managing risk in the Employment relations area
  • Assisting on formal meetings for ER
  • Advice and decisions on performance terminations
  • Design, Review and implement processes in line with business and legal requirements
  • Lead the interpretation & review, implementation of industrial instruments
  • Provide timely and accurate advice and support to team members and leadership teams on performance related matters in a confident, confidential and professional manner
  • Advise and assist with performance management issues
  • Provide advice and coaching on information to all team members and leadership teams on company guidelines, processes and procedure
  • Processing- Parental leave report, casual conversion report, wage subsidy, Non-work-related issues and Employer relations matters
  • Conducting Exit Interviews and providing feedback to the leadership team on minimising retention.
  • Provide team members and line managers with advice on policies, procedures, legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
  • Updating and assisting with the quarterly and year performance review report
  • Assisting with recruitment on Talent Management System (TMS) and beginner knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Organisational development.

HR Coordinator

Victoria Police
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management -

RMIT

Diploma of Accounting -

Melbourne Polytechnic

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Preston Girls College

Skills

  • HR Generalist Support
  • Employee Relations
  • Policy Development and Implementation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Meeting Coordination and Minute Taking
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Organizational Assessment
  • Compliance with HR Principles and Regulations

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Learning
  • Travelling
  • Music
  • Keeping fit & healthy

References

Referees are available upon request

Timeline

People and Culture Advisor (3 Months Temp)

Epworth (Richmond)
09.2023 - Current

HR Advisor (11 Months Contract)

Syrah Resources Limited
08.2022 - 06.2023

HR Generalist Advisor (12 Months Fixed Term)

Spotlight Group Holding (SPG)
08.2021 - 08.2022

HR Coordinator

Victoria Police
03.2019 - 08.2021

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management -

RMIT

Diploma of Accounting -

Melbourne Polytechnic

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Preston Girls College
Nisha Rodrigo