Ella de Colville
Auckland,AUK
Summary
A dynamic HR professional I enjoy being part of team that make a real difference. I am relaxed and flexible with over 18 years of experience in the field of Human Resources which includes performance management, employment relations, union negotiation, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Saint Kentigern
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Reporting to the P& C Manager, my role was an integral part of a team that supported the leaders across all HR processes and initiatives
- This included employment relations, talent development coaching and training
- Managing restructurings and redundancies, absenteeism and medical incapacity
- Primary owner of all HR related employee queries from Saint Kentigern’s four sites
- This role had a strong ER focus, I am experienced in representation at mediation and the management of complex personal grievances.
HR Business Partner
Royalwolf NZ Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Partner with the business to provide assistance, support and advice in relation to Human Resources matters and initiatives that encourage a high-performance culture
- Manage all recruitment, including offer and onboarding
- Provide interpretation and counsel to managers regarding policies, procedures, process and employment relations legislation
- Provide guidance and assistance to managers on informal and formal performance management, restructures, terminations, return to work, ACC etc
- Provide soft skills training to managers including undertaking difficult conversations, interview skills, coaching for performance, recruitment and Personal Engagement Plans
- Partner with managers to deliver Employee Engagement Survey results and ensure local engagement activities are followed through
- Champion workplace people initiatives – Gallup, PEP, Reward & Recognition
- Investigation of bullying & harassment claims Managed employment relations for all New Zealand branches.
Human Resources Manager
Kings College
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Newly created role, I delivered in all areas including employment relations, collective negotiations, people experience, performance
- The role focus on building the capability of managers through coaching and mentoring, high quality advice and guidance
- This role was predominantly stand along in nature.
Human Resources Advisor
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
08.2015 - 12.2017
- This role was trusted business partner who providing strategic and operational HR advice and support, coaching to managers, and play a role in the design and implementation of HR initiatives both regionally and nationally
- Based in the P&C team in Auckland
- This is role which entailed bulk recruitment, performance management, projects, coaching and mentoring managers, providing quality advice and business solutions for managers at all levels to achieve business goals and outcomes.
Human Resources Advisor
Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety NZ
- 12.2017
- As part of one of New Zealand’s largest employees I looked after five business units with a combination and manufacturing focus
- A senior HR role in a team of three covering all New Zealand branches, I provided guidance and support to Managers on various HR related matters including employee relations, performance management, management of absenteeism and disciplinary processes
- Managed the induction and onboarding of staff, I managed the employee benefits administration
- I contributed to the development and implementation of P&C programs and initiatives to improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
- Lead several large-scale restructures with no personal grievances
- Represented our organization at mediation for a range of grievance issues.
HR Advisor
The Anglican Trust for Women and Children (ATWC)
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Supported managers and leaders in their talent management responsibilities during the entire employee life cycle from attraction and selection to offboarding
- Provided accurate and timely advice to employees and managers regarding our policies and procedures
- Supported managers with counseling disciplinary meeting and lead performance management processes
- Provided HR metrics from Datacom payroll system
- Developed and implemented an induction programme for all new staff
- Performed general HR administration duties
- Participated in a variety of HR projects and iniatives.
HR Advisor
Lumley General Insurance
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Consulted with management on remuneration packages, Liaised and meet with unions when applicable, assisted in yearly negotiations
- Wrote interview guides for the selection of staff, including senior management roles Involvement in the Organisation's performance management system Conducted HAY point role appraisals
- Provided Hay point assessments for all roles within the organisation Provided guidance to management on disciplinary matters, up to and including dismissal level Sole HR member of change management team for major finance restructure, disestablishment and redundancy project
- Successfully implemented with no personal grievances Interviewed applicants; reviewed CV's, checked references and made recommendations on appointments Managed staff superannuation scheme, liaised with external providers Facilitated competency framework session with Senior Managers Developed new position descriptions for a large number of roles, resulting from work done within the Competency framework project Provided advice to managers on employment legislation Dealt with employee immigration issues, liaised with external organisations pertaining to immigration matters Implementing HR initiatives under the direction of the HR Manager Coordinated HR projects including annual remuneration review Prepared contracts an welcome packs for all new recruits Conducted Health and Safety inductions for all new staff Worked with Learning & Development staff to deliver Leadership Development program
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Administration (Human Resources Management) -
Massey University
01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
Auckland University
01.2001
NZIM Diploma of Management NZ Diploma of Business -
Auckland University of Technology
01.1996
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Employee Surveys
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Compliance Management
- Job Analysis
- Leadership coaching
- Dispute Mediation
- Benefits Administration
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Talent management
References
Available upon request, including most immediate past employer
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Saint Kentigern
03.2022 - 06.2023
HR Business Partner
Royalwolf NZ Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2022
Human Resources Manager
Kings College
06.2018 - 11.2019
Human Resources Advisor
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
08.2015 - 12.2017
HR Advisor
The Anglican Trust for Women and Children (ATWC)
05.2011 - 02.2013
HR Advisor
Lumley General Insurance
02.2008 - 03.2010
Human Resources Advisor
Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety NZ
- 12.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Administration (Human Resources Management) -
Massey University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Auckland University
NZIM Diploma of Management NZ Diploma of Business -
Auckland University of Technology
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