Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Have the potential to contribute to national industrial relations harmony.
Hi, I’m
Kelera K Batibasaga
Auckland,NZ
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiji Commerce and Employers FederationSuva
Industrial Relations Assistant
05.2019 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Collaborate with the IR Consultant to conduct training sessions on HR, IR, and related issues
- Aid the IR Consultant in advocacy at various levels, including Tripartite and Bipartite negotiations
- Assisted Employers in managing industrial disputes by utilizing available mechanisms.
- Contribute to reviewing of HR policies and Collective Agreements, aligning them with business objectives and legal requirements
- Attend cases at the Employment Relations Tribunal/Court, and handle preparation and filing of court submissions.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis including sorting, distributing and responding when necessary.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for the IR Consultant
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Compile monthly and annual Board reports, consolidating updates on court cases, policy reviews, and completed meetings for each month and the entire fiscal year.
- Served as contact person and source of information to maintain good communication with clients.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Undertake any additional tasks delegated by the IR Consultant, ensuring efficient support across all areas of responsibility.
BSP Life Fiji LtdSuva
HR Administration Assistant
12.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Provided administrative support for recruitment, interviews, and issuance of confirmation letters
- Facilitated internal advertisement postings and managed birthday card preparations
- Responded to ad-hoc requests delegated by the Manager Talent Management & HR Service.
Coral Coast Tourism Catering Workers Union & USP Permanent Hourly Paid Intermediate and Junior Workers Union
Union Organizer
02.2015 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Efficiently manage daily operations of the Union office, including filing, scanning, and photocopying
- Facilitate negotiation processes for log of claims
- Coordinate training sessions and consultations for Union Members
- Provide support to the IR Consultant and represent the Union in the Employment Relations Tribunal/Court
- Handle correspondence for the General Secretary and Union Executives
- Assist the Union Treasurer in collection of subscriptions, payments, and preparation of Financial Reports for auditing
- Compile and organize reports for Annual General Meetings and ensure compliance with resolutions
- Undertake any additional tasks as assigned by the executives.
Reserve Bank of FijiSuva
Human Resources Intern
10.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Provide comprehensive support in HR policy review, data consolidation, and leave reconciliation
- Assist in preparing employment letters, aiding staff welfare, and supporting various HR projects and initiatives
- Provide support with induction, coordinating social club activities, and undertaking additional tasks as assigned by HR management.
Fiji Commerce and Employers FederationSuva
Industrial Relations Intern
07.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Assist the (IR) unit on consultation and meetings
- Assist IR Unit in negotiating and vetting of Log of Claim
- Attend cases at Employment Court/Tribunal
- Engage in preparing and filing of court submission
- Assist in the editing and vetting of HR policy
- Any other task delegated by the Industrial Relations Consultant.
Education
University of The South PacificFiji
Bachelor of Commerce from Double Major in Land Management and Human Resource Management
07.2018
University Overview
Adi Cakobau SchoolFiji
Fiji Seventh Form Examination
12.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Analytical
- Communication
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Dispute Resolution
- Customer Service
- Behavior Management
- Administrative Support
- Fast Learner
- Detail oriented
- Adaptable
- Independent thinker
- Office Administration
Certification
- Mediation, 08/2023, Mediation Pacific and Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
- OHS Module 1 and II, 04/2022, Open Public Safety Fiji
- Human Resources Generalist, 01/2022, University of the South Pacific
- Global Forum on the MLC 2006: Current & Future Development, 10/2021, International Training Centre, International Labour Organization
- Employment & Decent Work For Peace and Resilience, 11/2021, International Training Centre, International Labour Organization
- International Labour Standards and Reporting Obligation, 09/2021, International Training Centre, International Labour Organization
- Instructors Training on Management Training Program (MTP), 06/2021, Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation & Sustainable Partnership
Driver License
Driver License
NZ Full License (Conditional)
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/05/94
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Fijian
Languages
Languages
- Fijian
- English
Affiliations
Affiliations
- As a community and church member, I serve as the 'go-to' person for writing application letters for employment, formal correspondence to banks, government ministries, and relevant authorities.
- When needed or requested, I continue the work (Native Title Consultant) of my late father assisting land owning units in community or tribe building through the wise stewardship of their resources and the investment of profits in companies and shares or concerns with regards to their indigenous rights.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- In February 2015, I successfully assisted the Coral Coast Tourism & Catering Workers Union office bearers and Consultant in operating an office and expanding its membership following the passing of its founder and first General Secretary in April 2014. However, after I joined my previous employer(FCEF) full-time in 2019, the union started loosing its membership and ceased operations thereafter.
- Have been assisting the lead advocate and committee members for Employers at the Employment Relations Advisory Board (ERAB), National Employment Centre Board, and National Occupational Health Service Advisory Board since 2019. I have been instrumental in taking minutes and providing logistical support to the Employers' representative in the review of the Fiji Employment Relations Act 2007, which is scheduled to be passed in Parliament before the end of the year. Have been part of the review since 2019.
- I assisted in preparing a contingency plan that successfully contained a planned industrial action at Pangea Gold Mining Ltd in Vatukoula, Fiji on 1/05/2023. Despite the strike by union members, business continued as usual.
- I assumed the role of head of the Industrial Relations Department after our IR Consultant resigned in July 2023. I successfully trained our Office Cleaner to also fulfill the duties of an Industrial Relations Assistant. Since my resignation in December 2023, he has taken over my responsibilities.
References
References
- Noel Tofinga, Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation, +679 9214048, noel.tofinga@gmail.com
- Jonetani Tonawai, Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation, ceo@fcef.com.fj
- Martina Rounds, BSP Life Fiji Ltd, +679 7024866, mrounds@bsplife.com.fj
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Timeline
Industrial Relations Assistant
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
05.2019 - 12.2023
HR Administration Assistant
BSP Life Fiji Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2019
Human Resources Intern
Reserve Bank of Fiji
10.2018 - 12.2018
Industrial Relations Intern
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
07.2018 - 10.2018
Union Organizer
Coral Coast Tourism Catering Workers Union & USP Permanent Hourly Paid Intermediate and Junior Workers Union
02.2015 - 05.2019
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce from Double Major in Land Management and Human Resource Management
Adi Cakobau School
Fiji Seventh Form Examination
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