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Sevda Jodat

Eastern Suburbs, Sydney

Summary

As a HR Coordinator at IHG Hotels & Resorts, I support in delivering a positive and engaging employee experience for two hotel properties.

I handle various HR functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance management, training, and compliance as well as being first point of contact for HR queries. I also assist in organising and facilitating employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.


I am currently working on a part-time basis, and due to recent changes I am now looking for a full-time role as a part of People and Culture.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cluster Human Resources Coordinator

IHG Hotels & Resorts
12.2023 - Current
  • Support in delivering a positive and engaging employee experience for two hotel properties
  • Secondment opportunities as HR Admin for InterContinental Sydney & InterContinental Scantuary Cove (April-May)
  • Handle various HR functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance management, training, and compliance as well as being the first point of contact for HR queries
  • Knowledge of Hospitality General Awards
  • Use of Canva, Excel, Word, Adobe
  • Extracting HR related reports for business partners
  • Assist in organising and facilitating employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives (including monthly Townhalls and following Engagement Calendar, Orientation Day).
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate (Preceda, Phoenix, Tyalls software).
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process, drafting offer letters and employment contracts.
  • Conducting exit interviews

Administrative assistant

Ralph Lauren Head Office
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • First point of contact for inquiries and redirected them appropriately
  • Ordered and maintained office supplies, ensuring availability for smooth daily operations
  • Assisted in planning and organising company events, meetings, and conferences (including Annual conference & Pink Pony Walk)
  • Assisted in managing and reconciling travel expenses and reimbursement requests for directors
  • Supported HR initiatives by assisting with onboarding packages, employee enquiries and birthday iniatives by the company
  • Support various functions of HO including supporting with Marketing Administration with tasks such as vendor creation, updating global office with Australian marketing campaigns

Retail Assistant

Ralph Lauren, Elizabeth St
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Organised store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.

HR assistant Internship

Momentum Consulting
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with candidate sourcing and screening processes
  • Supported the coordination of interviews and assessment activities
  • Communicated with candidates through emails, phone calls, and other channels, providing them with information about the recruitment process and next steps
  • Input candidate information into the recruitment database, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Generated reports and updates on recruitment progress as needed.

Employment Consultant

APM Employment, Eastgardens
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews
  • Matched candidates with appropriate job openings based on their qualifications and preferences
  • Facilitated the entire recruitment process, from initial contact to job placement
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with employers and hiring managers
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of candidate profiles, job openings, and placement outcomes
  • Organised and conducted workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance candidates' employability skills.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology -

Macquarie University

Higher School Certificate -

St. Spyridon College
01.2018

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Excel
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management

Locations

Eastern Suburbs, Sydney

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cluster Human Resources Coordinator

IHG Hotels & Resorts
12.2023 - Current

HR assistant Internship

Momentum Consulting
06.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative assistant

Ralph Lauren Head Office
12.2022 - 02.2024

Employment Consultant

APM Employment, Eastgardens
06.2022 - 12.2022

Retail Assistant

Ralph Lauren, Elizabeth St
10.2020 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Psychology -

Macquarie University

Higher School Certificate -

St. Spyridon College
Sevda Jodat