Sharon Jones
QLD
Summary
Accomplished Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Origin Energy, adept in strategy development and change management. Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders and leading DEI initiatives, achieving significant inclusion milestones. Skilled in strategic thought leadership and fostering stakeholder relationships, with a proven track record in enhancing organizational culture and driving impactful change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Origin Energy
05.2022 - Current
- Leadership, development and delivery of Inclusion strategy including alignment to business strategy and priorities
- Inclusion governance, reporting and target setting, including Board reporting and Council paper writing.
- Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan development & delivery
- Project management and change management delivery for Inclusion initiatives
- Leadership of DEI professionals and human resource professionals
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Consultant
Origin Energy
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Development, delivery and change management of key Diversity and Inclusion initiatives e.g. Sponsorship programs, First Nations employment strategy
- Inclusion policy development and delivery e.g. Parental leave, cultural leave, flexible work.
- Inclusion learning delivery and deployment e.g. Cultural Learning
- Inclusion awards and accreditation obtainment e.g. WGEA employer of Choice, AWEI
People & Culture Business Partner
Origin Energy
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Partnering Integrated Gas business to achieve it's strategic objectives through people.
- Multiple large scale (500 employee) operational model /restructures and managing redundancy processes.
- Talent, development and succession planning and delivery of processes.
- Performance management processes
- Roll out of Origin's Purpose, Values & Behaviours
Human Resource Manager
Amec Foster Wheeler
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Partnering Senior executives
- Delivery of operational model and restructures
- Alignment with global policy and processes
Human Resource Business Partner
QGC
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Coached VP's and GM's on complex people matters
- Restructuring of Environment & Asset Services teams
- Workforce Planning and Succession Planning
- Team effectiveness interventions
- Performance management support and delivery
Human Resources Manager
Morris Corporation
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Human Resource Manager
Marks & Spencer
12.2005 - 09.2009
- Partnering Store Manager to deliver key HR objectives
- Performance and absence management
- Employee Relations management- case management investigations
- Delivery against key HR targets- retention, recruitment and absence
- Management of regional payroll team
Education
Diploma in Human Resource Management
BS Group
03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History & Politics
University of Sheffield
06.2004
Skills
- Strategy Development & Alignment
- Change Management
- Strategic Thought Leadership
- Influencing Senior Stakeholders
Timeline
Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Origin Energy
05.2022 - Current
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Consultant
Origin Energy
12.2017 - 05.2022
People & Culture Business Partner
Origin Energy
06.2013 - 12.2017
Human Resource Manager
Amec Foster Wheeler
11.2012 - 06.2014
Human Resource Business Partner
QGC
11.2012 - 05.2013
Human Resources Manager
Morris Corporation
01.2010 - 11.2012
Human Resource Manager
Marks & Spencer
12.2005 - 09.2009
Diploma in Human Resource Management
BS Group
Bachelor of Arts - History & Politics
University of Sheffield
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