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Susan Mills

Aberfeldie,VIC

Summary

Throughout my career working within the legal industry and then moving towards human resources, I have developed an ability to reach outcomes through understanding, research and practice. Having the ability to provide excellent support, advise and coach managers through performance management to reach successful outcomes to achieve a productive, safe and harmonious workplace. Specialising within sport, I have demonstrated ability to consult, collaborate and advise both the staff individually as well as management to achieve successful business development, overall compliance with a resourceful can-do approach with a sporting mindset. Strong record of accomplishment working within executive level to build organisation to meet performance and strategic goals. Strong background in directing hiring practices, designing pay structures, developing employee policies, managing culture and benefits and working to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Lindsay Park Racing
Flemington, Victoria
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Following a change in the operation within the business, there was a need for a more developed role to manage the workforce and ensure compliance within the business
  • Following completion of a Graduate Dip in HR, I was promoted to HR Manager and have taken on a more business development role across all sites, Flemington, Euroa, Adelaide & Sydney which duties includes:-
  • Working closely with the CEO to provide best practice approaches to the owners and Management in relation to human resources matters relating to recruitment, workforce planning and forecasting, remuneration/payroll functionality, industrial relations, employment law, and range of other operational HR services to assist business development
  • Oversee company practices and procedures to ensure compliance both within the racing industry and statutory bodies
  • Manage the implementation of all company policies in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff recruitment, development, performance management, planning, forecasting and review
  • Supporting and coaching Team Leaders and Forepersons with performance management, workforce planning and conflict resolution
  • Manage complaints and investigations ensuring matters are dealt with in a fair and timely manner
  • Management of Workcover policy and procedure, including preparation and company representative in Common Law insurance claims
  • Oversee RTW Co-ordination and Occupation Health, Safety & Welfare over all LPR sites
  • Provide quality, accurate monthly reporting to owners at Board level

Office Manager

Lindsay Park Racing
Flemington, Victoria
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for co-ordinating day to day office operations of the Flemington office, including general administration, recruitment, payroll, client queries and implementation of content for website
  • Working closely with the Trainer and his delegates to undertake preparations of reports, general racing administration such as lodgement of acceptances, gear changes, race day reporting and client communication through horse reports

Australian Jumping Association
Flemington, Victoria
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Part-time position whilst managing a small family
  • Duties included management of administration and database, development of website and marketing and communication to members

Assistant Jockey Manager

Flemington
Flemington, Victoria
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Part Time role assisting Des O'Keefe with management of 4 jockeys.
  • Undertaking Form Analysis and liaising with trainers and industry stakeholders.

Law Clerk

Middleton's, Lawyers
Melbourne, Victoria
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Working directly under the Senior Partner/Barrister I was responsible for research and preparation of briefs for Commercial Litigation, Employment Law and Industrial Relations litigation
  • Assisting with appearance in Courts on numerous levels, including High Court

Law Clerk

Sackville Wilks & Co, Solicitors
Melbourne, Victoria
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Assisting Partner in Commercial Litigation, Family Law matters and Liquor Licensing matters

Education

Diploma of Human Resources Management -

12.2014

Associate Diploma of Business -

RMIT
12.1989

Victoria Certificate of Education -

Seymour Technical High School
12.1986

Bachelor of Business -

RMIT

Cert IV - Occupational Health& Safety (Vecci), Negotiation & Mediation Skills (Vecci), RTW Co-ordinator (Allianz), Payroll Fundamentals (ADP Payforce), Employment & Labour Law Advisory Member (Portner Press), Annual Employment Law Conferences (2015-2018)

Skills

  • HR Generalist
  • Succession Planning
  • Workforce Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Change Management
  • HR policy/procedure development & implementation
  • Talent management
  • Negotiator & positive influencer
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Affiliations

  • Victoria Racing Club, Flemington
  • Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club of Victoria, Williamstown
  • Fellow - Aust. Human Resources Institute
  • Maribyrnong Park Football Club

Accomplishments

  • Introduced a Bonus Scheme to recognise reward for effort to benefit the whole workforce through the success and profitability of the company.
  • Streamline payroll system by introduction of automatic Face Recognition.
  • Introducing a new private staff intranet system for emergency alerts and communication.
  • Through OH & S and RTW management have reduced the WorKCover premium by some 25% over the past 3 years.
  • Development of a complete OH & S Management Plan and Human Resource Policies.
  • Implementation of an EAP.

Systems

  • Microsoft Office 2017
  • Ardex V7 Accounting
  • Xero Accounting
  • ADP Payforce
  • EMO

Shortcourses

  • Cert IV - Occupational Health& Safety (Vecci)
  • Negotiation & Mediation Skills (Vecci)
  • RTW Co-ordinator (Allianz)
  • Payroll Fundamentals (ADP Payforce)
  • Employment & Labour Law Advisory Member (Portner Press)
  • Annual Employment Law Conferences (2015-2018)

References

  • Marino Angelini - CEO Lindsay Park Racing, Atlantic Group Board Member
  • Jenny McAlpine - Public Relations Manager, Lindsay Park Racing / Tattersalls
  • Mark Rindfleish - CASA Board Member
  • Jane McAloon - National Chair of the Defence Reserves Support Council
  • Jim Hogan - MVRC Committee Member & owner of the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo

Hobbies and Interests

  • Motor Boats
  • Horse Racing
  • Active Sporting enthusiast

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Lindsay Park Racing
01.2012 - 01.2019

Office Manager

Lindsay Park Racing
01.2006 - 01.2012

Assistant Jockey Manager

Flemington
01.2002 - 01.2004

Australian Jumping Association
01.2001 - 01.2005

Law Clerk

Middleton's, Lawyers
01.1997 - 01.1998

Law Clerk

Sackville Wilks & Co, Solicitors
01.1990 - 01.1997

Diploma of Human Resources Management -

Associate Diploma of Business -

RMIT

Victoria Certificate of Education -

Seymour Technical High School

Bachelor of Business -

RMIT

Cert IV - Occupational Health& Safety (Vecci), Negotiation & Mediation Skills (Vecci), RTW Co-ordinator (Allianz), Payroll Fundamentals (ADP Payforce), Employment & Labour Law Advisory Member (Portner Press), Annual Employment Law Conferences (2015-2018)

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