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Sarah Kane

Davistown,NSW

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in monitoring compliance with the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and Standard 7, while providing strategic HR support to executive teams and committees. Proficient in managing employee incidents, police checks, and Return to Work programs, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. Skilled in recruitment processes, onboarding, and performance management, with a keen eye for creating and reviewing position descriptions in collaboration with management. Expertise in overseeing the employee lifecycle with comprehensive reporting on metrics, turnover, and retention. Adept at fostering a positive workplace culture through employee engagement strategies, conducting surveys, and addressing grievances while promoting employee wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs. Proven ability to assist with project management and strategic planning alongside the CEO and Finance Manager. Committed to driving learning and development initiatives and implementing cultural diversity frameworks to enhance organisational culture. Strong organisational skills in maintaining accurate employee records, and managing staff rostering.

Seasoned Human Resources Advisor with background in various HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, and benefits administration. Strengths include conflict resolution, strategic planning, and compliance with labor laws. Past roles have resulted in improved hiring processes, enhanced employee satisfaction, and reduced company turnover.

Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

HR ADVISOR

Evergreen Life Care
01.2021 - Current
  • Monitor changes in the Fair Work Act, EA, Awards and Standard 7
  • Provide HR Support to the SHEW committee
  • Monitor of Staff incidents
  • Manage Police Checks
  • Manage Recover at Work programs
  • Assist CEO /FM with project management as required
  • Assist executive to design, implement and monitor employment engagement strategies
  • Recruitment activities for all staff - ads, screening, interview, selection and feedback
  • Oversee onboarding process
  • Create and review position descriptions for all roles in liaison with managers
  • Oversee and support managers with the performance review process
  • Report on end-to-end employee lifecycle including metrics turnover etc
  • Letters and contract writing
  • Enable set up and use
  • Accurate and timely record keeping of employee files on Enable
  • Oversee rosters and assist with payroll
  • Conduct employee Surveys to get feedback
  • Implement employee engagement plan
  • Address employee requests and grievances
  • Manage relationship and EAP program
  • Initiate wellness programs including continuing gym promotion and DV support
  • Continue with development for a wellness program
  • Develop and implement Cultural Diversity framework implementation
  • Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Advised management on employee relations and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Conducted training sessions on compliance and workplace safety regulations.
  • Managed recruitment efforts, including job postings and candidate screenings.
  • Collaborated with departments to assess staffing needs and workforce planning.
  • Maintained employee records in HR information systems for accuracy.
  • Provided support during performance review processes and feedback discussions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding employment practices.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions.
  • Participated in recruitment events such as career fairs and college recruiting initiatives.
  • Developed job descriptions for all positions within the company.
  • Prepared regular status reports on progress towards meeting departmental goals.
  • Managed employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary action and grievances.
  • Provided advice to managers on a wide range of topics including personnel policies, procedures and labor legislation.
  • Compiled reports related to human resources activities such as turnover rate and benefit utilization.
  • Created presentations on various topics related to human resources operations.
  • Monitored trends in human resources best practices and recommended updates to current policies.
  • Advised senior management on best practices for managing a diverse workforce.
  • Coordinated exit interviews upon termination of employees.
  • Implemented organizational changes to improve efficiency within the Human Resources department.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires by providing orientation materials and conducting orientation sessions.
  • Analyzed survey data from employees to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee data using HR software systems.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
  • Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.

Education and Quality Systems Coordinator

Evergreen Life Care
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Liaise with external Education and Training provider and Evergreen Life Care ensuring all employees complete Mandatory Training on an annual basis and Education records reflect same
  • Participate in internal meetings and training to benefit Evergreen Life Care and assist in achieving its objectives as requested by Facility Manager
  • Develop Education and Training calendars and present Training programs
  • Develop orientation program for new staff including mentoring program
  • Actively provide ongoing support to implement the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and establish a culture that supports organizational learning
  • Provide administrative support to Facility Manager in preparing Quality Management Programs including clinical quality standards and systems
  • Develop agendas, minute meetings and submit for approval as directed by Facility Manager
  • Assist with Recruitment of staff
  • Coordinate onboarding

Quality / Education and Roster Assistant

Evergreen Life Care
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Monthly and quarterly audits for Clinical Care, Infection Control, WH & S, Medication Management, Staff and Resident Satisfaction surveys
  • Preparation of reports and results for Executive Management and CEO
  • WH & S Committee Member
  • Maintain Continuous Improvement Plan for multiple sites
  • Conduct Mandatory Training through quarterly staff education and orientation process
  • Maintain Education records to meet compliance for Accreditation
  • Annual staff competencies conducted and records updated
  • Assist with rostering to ensure shift coverage at all times

Education

Certificate lll - Aged Care

Gosford TAFE
Gosford

Certificate lV - Training and Assessment (TAA)

Hunter TAFE

Certificate lV - Aged Care

Gosford TAFE
Gosford

Certificate lV - Training and Assessment Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills TAELLN411

Mental Health -

Certificate lV - Nursing Upgrade

Gosford TAFE
Gosford

diploma - Human Resources

Skills

  • Employment law
  • Performance management
  • Employee relations
  • Policy development
  • Recruitment
  • Workforce
  • Workers compensation

References

Available on request

Timeline

HR ADVISOR

Evergreen Life Care
01.2021 - Current

Education and Quality Systems Coordinator

Evergreen Life Care
01.2014 - 01.2021

Quality / Education and Roster Assistant

Evergreen Life Care
01.2011 - 01.2013

Certificate lll - Aged Care

Gosford TAFE

Certificate lV - Training and Assessment (TAA)

Hunter TAFE

Certificate lV - Aged Care

Gosford TAFE

Certificate lV - Training and Assessment Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills TAELLN411

Mental Health -

Certificate lV - Nursing Upgrade

Gosford TAFE

diploma - Human Resources

Sarah Kane