Hi, I’m
Sweta Somo
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
HR BUSINESS PARTNER/RECRUITMENT PARTNER/ TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, PROJECTS, GOVERNMENT SECTORS.
A resilient, collaborative Leader, and a people's person driven to create positive change and leading the HR functions actively supporting Directors and Executive teams to develop business, people, and safety strategies to manage programs and support organization objectives. Delivered Various successful projects in civil works and transport infrastructure -roads, railways, airports, bridges, residential and non- residential buildings like hospitals as an HSE and HR Manager. Extensive Experience of advising businesses on a range of people matters - employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, talent management; change management; workforce planning, remuneration and rewards, OH&S. Developed multiple business, people, and safety strategies to manage programs and processes to support organization objectives. Built an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment where all people feel heard, empowered, safe, valued, able to speak up and supported with Exceptional Knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and employer requirements in relation to workplace relations, employment law, OH&S and workers compensation.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resources, Engineering and Health and Safety Management Systems.
12 years+ HR Management, Advisory and Strategic Policy Planning experience for Companies, Groups and Public
10 years + Executive Management/leadership experience
5 years +HSEQ Management Experience in Government Projects
5 years + Industry exposure and experience
(New World, Foodstuffs, Meat processing, Manufacturing, Dairy farms, Farm Effluent Systems Management, CNC Machines Operations, CAD/CAM and Solidworks)
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Cranes NZ
National HR and HSE Manager
05.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Managed Training and Development workshops, Licensing Workshops like first aid, forklift, and others
- Conducted Audits, Safety Inspection, Incident Investigation, Management and Reporting, safety meetings and documented and circulated safety minutes to executive team and the Director
- Wrote and Approved Contracts, Business plans, SSSP for all sub-contractors
- Managed tool testing, test, and tag, building maintenance, emergency procedures
- Actively supported all Operational and Construction projects nationwide
- Hired staff locally and from overseas
- Supported staff for NZ Residency and work visas
- Provided SME advice to stakeholders
- Provided operational support
- Developed strategic plans and programs to support business requirements
- Created processes, policies, and procedures to maintain an effective operating framework and system for HR, OH&S and Workers'
- Represented the organizations at conferences and award functions.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire facility.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 100%.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 150 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals.
- Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Provided system and component design reducing negative impact on area environment.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Managed development, design and execution of energy conservation projects.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Coordinated immigration process for visa and green card applications to support mobility requests for domestic and international long and short-term assignments.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by enabling staff to implement speedy resolutions for diverse issues through robust internal knowledgebase and industry-leading training.
- Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Enhanced staff knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs.
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Collaborated with senior management and performed benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
- Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.
- Expanded operational bases and increased revenues by developing and integrating business plans.
North Shore Scaffolding
HR and HSE Manager
03.2016 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Supported organizational change initiatives and programs including engagement, employee relations, talent, culture, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and reward.
- Designed, managed, and implemented HRBP improvement initiatives
- Designed, lead, and delivered strategic and operational solutions
- Provided technical advice to People Leaders
- Provided Coaching and advised Leaders on the facilitation of disciplinary cases
- Managed Training and Development workshops, Licensing Workshops like first aid, forklift, and others.
- Conducted Audits, Safety Inspection, Incident Investigation, Management and Reporting, safety meetings and documented and circulated safety minutes to executive team and the Director
- Wrote and Approved Contracts, Business plans, SSSP for all sub-contractors
- Managed tool testing, test, and tag, building maintenance, emergency procedures
- Actively supported all Operational and Construction projects nationwide
- Hired staff locally and from overseas
- Supported staff for NZ Residency and work visas
- Delivered Organizational Development and Effectiveness (OD&E)
- Delivered the talent cycle including performance management, talent reviews, succession plans & career development planning
- Advised and directed Leaders to identify learning opportunities, high potential employees and candidates for organization and leadership development.
Ryman Construction
National HR and HSE Manager
03.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Assisted in the planning, executing, sponsoring, and adopting of organizational design and cultural change initiatives
- Carried on Resourcing and Workforce Planning
- Engaging Strategic Sourcing and Workforce Planning on upcoming resourcing requirements
- Provided long-term resource inputs to the strategic resourcing plan
- Guiding Leaders on the development of position description
- Lead the annual reward cycle and advised day to day support to the business on remuneration reviews, superannuation and benefits, incentives (including equity plans) and mobility services
- Influenced and engaged senior business stakeholders, built relationships, & put forward recommendations
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- Managed Training and Development workshops, Licensing Workshops like first aid, forklift, and others
- Conducted Audits, Safety Inspection, Incident Investigation, Management and Reporting, safety meetings and documented and circulated safety minutes to executive team and the Director
- Wrote and Approved Contracts, Business plans, SSSP for all sub-contractors
- Managed tool testing, test, and tag, building maintenance, emergency procedures
- Actively supported all Operational and Construction projects nationwide
- Hired staff locally and from overseas
- Supported staff for NZ Residency and work visas
- Reported to HSE Manager in Australia on all HSE Matters.
New World
HR and HSE Manager
04.2014 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Managed Contracts and sub-contractors
- Wrote and Implemented HSE policies and procedures
- Wrote HSE Manual and Operational Manual for the Owner
- Managed Food Safety Plans and Procedures
- Managed Incident reporting and reviews
- Held team meetings and conducted training and development courses for staff
- Created processes, policies, and procedures to maintain an effective operating framework and system for staff Compensation management
- Supported organisational change initiatives and programs including engagement, employee relations, talent, culture, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and reward
- Designed, managed, and implemented HRBP improvement initiatives
- Provided SME advice to stakeholders
- Conducted regular audits in all departments on daily basis
- Developed strategic plans and programs to support business requirements.
Westland District Council
Waste Manager and Litter Control Officer
03.2012 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Managed Contracts for all contractors
- Approved Tenders
- Designed and Published Tenders for Council Projects in Operations Team
- Inspected Landfills and Waste Stations regularly
- Carried on Landfill Capping Projects
- Managed Litter Control in the District
- Prepared 5 years, 10 years and 30 years plans for Operations Department
- Visited Parks and Gardens to share responsibility of Parks Department when colleagues were on holidays
- Conducted Meetings with Mayor and Public when required
- Always conducted regular meetings in Chamber Office with all Group
Liquetec
Engineering Manager
04.2011 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Supported organisational change initiatives and programs including engagement, employee relations, talent, culture, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and reward
- Designed, managed, and implemented HRBP improvement initiatives
- Designed, lead, and delivered strategic and operational solutions
- Provided technical advice to People Leaders in the understanding of
- Employee Relations principles and legislations
- Provided Coaching and advised Leaders on the facilitation of disciplinary cases
- Delivered Organisational Development and Effectiveness (OD&E)
- Delivered the talent cycle including performance management, talent reviews, succession plans & career development planning
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- Advised and directed Leaders to identify learning opportunities, high potential employees and candidates for organisation and leadership development.
Simplex Cranes
General Manager
05.2005 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Assisted in the planning, executing, sponsoring, and adopting of organizational design and cultural change initiatives
- Carried on Resourcing and Workforce Planning
- Engaging Strategic Sourcing and Workforce Planning on upcoming resourcing requirements
- Provided long-term resource inputs to the strategic resourcing plan
- Guiding Leaders on the development of position description
- Lead the annual reward cycle and advised day to day support to the business on remuneration reviews, superannuation and benefits, incentives (including equity plans) and mobility services
- Influenced and engaged senior business stakeholders, built relationships, & put forward recommendations
- Designed, managed, and implemented HRBP improvement initiatives.
Education
UnitecAuckland
Graduate Diploma In Business from Human Resources Management
07.2012
COETMaharashtra, India
Bachelors of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.2010
BPTIGujarat, India
Diploma in Engineering from Mechanical Engineering Technology
05.2005
Skills
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Industry-Specific HR Regulations
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Procedures Compliance
- Applicant Qualification
- Work Complaint Handling
- Affirmative Action Guidelines
- Employment Data Tracking
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Termination Documentation
- Harassment Investigation
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Orientation
- Retention Program Development
- Promotion Coordination
- Management Consulting
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Transfer Coordination
- Policy Interpretation
- Employee Hiring
- Recruitment Management
- Performance Appraisal
- Candidate Searching
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Employee Performance Management
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Structuring
- Ceremony Arrangement
- Talent Management
- Equipment Orientations
- Resolving Complex Issues
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Mitigation Projects
- Policy Implementation
- Workforce Improvements
- Orienting New Employees
- HRIS Applications
- Consultancy and Advisory
- Counseling Advice
- Employee Newsletters
- Employee Appraisals
- Disaster Preparation
- Personnel Engagement
- Reporting Strengths
- Employee Recognition
- HR Support
- Compensation and Benefits
- Labor Agreements
- Eligibility Determinations
- Status Updates
- Inventory Accuracy
- Reference Research
- Advising Employers
- Staffing Agency Coordination
- Job Description Creation
- Technique Optimization
- Logical and Methodical
- Training Development and Execution
- Union Negotiations
- Behavior Identification
- Advanced Arrangements
- Accurate Data Processing
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- HR Trend Tracking
- HR Strategy
- Remote Conferencing and Communication
- Employer Branding
- School Visits
- Information Protection
- Drug Testing
- Complaint Response
- Technical Industry Knowledge
- Conservation Management
- Business Correspondence Writing
- Managing Employee Relations
- Operational Requirements
- Social Media Platforms
Timeline
National HR and HSE Manager
Tower Cranes NZ
05.2017 - 04.2019
HR and HSE Manager
North Shore Scaffolding
03.2016 - 04.2017
National HR and HSE Manager
Ryman Construction
03.2015 - 04.2016
HR and HSE Manager
New World
04.2014 - 03.2015
Waste Manager and Litter Control Officer
Westland District Council
03.2012 - 04.2014
Engineering Manager
Liquetec
04.2011 - 03.2012
General Manager
Simplex Cranes
05.2005 - 03.2010
Unitec
Graduate Diploma In Business from Human Resources Management
COET
Bachelors of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
BPTI
Diploma in Engineering from Mechanical Engineering Technology