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Samuel Comerford
Brisbane,QLD
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Summary
A seasoned Human Resources Professional with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in HR management, consultancy, and recruitment. Dedicated to improving workplace culture and advancing organizational success through strategic human capital initiatives, I leverage a robust background in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Data Analytics. My expertise includes strategic planning, talent analytics, stakeholder engagement, training and development, and data-driven decision-making. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in HR practices, I focus on fostering a productive and harmonious work environment to support the organization’s long-term goals.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Pace Appointments
Recruitment Consultant
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding of their unique needs
- Streamlined the interview process for efficiency, resulting in faster hiring decisions
- Utilised data analytics to evaluate previous pathways and identify areas of improvement for future placements
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and identify key qualifications for open positions.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
Personal
Time Off
06.2023 - 12.2023
Davy Partners
HR Consultant
02.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Cultivated a culture of data-driven decision-making, optimising processes and fostering efficiency within the organisation
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis to inform strategic decision-making and enhance practices during organisational change
- Specialised in guiding clients through organisational change and advised executives & CEO's on optimising employee growth, productivity, and retention
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish and refine corporate and HR policies, ensuring clarity, compliance, and effective grievance resolution
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement strategies, reducing the risk of employee legal disputes
- Spearheaded data analytic initiatives, transforming raw data into actionable insights for strategic decisions and organisational growth
Universal Store
Human Resource Advisor - Temporary Contract
07.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Streamlined HR operations across 84 locations, achieving significant cost reductions and aligning processes with organisational needs
- Successfully facilitated a company-wide transition from manual HR and payroll systems to a HRIS system during the Christmas period, ensuring uninterrupted services and maintaining data accuracy throughout the process
- Improved company-wide efficiency by managing internal communications and correspondence, fostering collaboration with 90 team leaders
- Orchestrated strategic recruitment initiatives and developed hiring policies for new hires across store, warehouse, and office departments. Attracted highly qualified candidates through targeted strategies and conducted in-depth research to inform decision-making processes
- Engaged in thorough examination of qualitative and quantitative data, refining internal systems to ensure data integrity and relevance
- Provided actionable insights into workplace training through meticulous processing and analysis of diverse data sets, enabling informed decision-making and targeted interventions for organisational development
Climb ICP
Human Resource Advisor
01.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Strategically optimised HR processes through thorough research, ensuring efficient employee support while upholding legal compliance standards rigorously
- Coordinated the implementation fo people-related services, policies, and programs, leveraging insightful analysis to enhance staff support while identifying growth opportunities and success gaps for future organisational development
- Utilised expertise in Psychology and Criminal Justice to lead weekly training sessions on workplace topics such as emotional intelligence, stress management, effective communication, and task mastery. These initiatives significantly improved employee well-being, productivity, and fostered a more cohesive work environment
- Spearheaded data analytics initiatives employing advanced tools to collect, analyse, interpret, and visualise complex data
- Employed a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to meticulously collect and analyse data, generating actionable insights for organisational improvement
- Study 1 resulted in a notable 14% enhancement in workplace productivity, and study 2, which led to a 48% increase in workplace happiness
Woolworths
Produce Team Member
01.2014 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge
- Streamlined produce department operations for increased efficiency and productivity
- Maintained well-stocked and visually appealing display cases to attract customers
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent quality and freshness of products
- Safeguarded food safety standards by adhering to sanitation guidelines and store policies.
Education
GoogleCalifornia, US
Graduate Certificate from Data Analytics
06.2024
UdemyOnline
Certificate from Understanding PowerBI
05.2024
Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane, QLD
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) from Psychology
11.2019
Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane, QLD
Bachelor of Justice (Criminology And Policing) from Criminal Justice
11.2019
Skills
People Management
Talent Analytics
Predictive Modeling
Employee Experience Analysis
Data Interpretation, Reporting and Visualisation
Interpersonal Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Procedures Compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved High Distinction in Advanced Statistical Analysis during university studies
- Led data analyst initiatives, employing advanced tools to process, analyse, interpret, and visually represent complex datasets as both a student and HR advisor
- Spearheaded Climb ICP's recruitment drive, resulting in a 262.5% workforce expansion
- Initiated and conducted monthly training sessions at Climb ICP, emphasizing stress management, emotional intelligence, productivity enhancement, data analytics, and effective communication strategies to foster workplace improvement
- 1 of 15 team members who accurately relayed key information to over 1500 employees during HQ relocation at Universal Store
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Pace Appointments
01.2024 - 05.2024
Time Off
Personal
06.2023 - 12.2023
HR Consultant
Davy Partners
02.2023 - 06.2023
Human Resource Advisor - Temporary Contract
Universal Store
07.2022 - 02.2023
Human Resource Advisor
Climb ICP
01.2020 - 06.2022
Produce Team Member
Woolworths
01.2014 - 12.2019
Graduate Certificate from Data Analytics
Udemy
Certificate from Understanding PowerBI
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) from Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Justice (Criminology And Policing) from Criminal Justice
References
Robert Parer - CEO of Climb ICP
- Email: Rob@climbicp.com.au
- Phone: 0406 924 385
Tricia Fenoglio - Managing Director at Pace Appointments
- Tricia@paceappointmentsqld.com.au
- 0457 700 777
Melinda Butts - Director at Pace Appointments
- melinda@Paceappointmentsqld.com.au
- 0457 038 818
Oscar Berlanga - Head of IT at Climb ICP
- Email: Oscar@climbicp.com.au
Tanya Smith - Mentor
- Phone: 0458 013 765
Availability
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Work Type
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Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementCertification
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
Certificate - PowerBi
Software
Excel
Office 365
Interests
Calisthenics
Data Analytics
Human Behaviour
Cooking
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