Simon Friend's Resume

 

Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Overview

Extensive skill, knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management, gained in management positions within a variety of Australia’s leading Financial and Professional Services organisations.  Successful track record aligning human resource policies and practices to business strategy at both strategic and operational levels. Strong commercial focus.

 

A results oriented team player with a pragmatic, can do approach and a genuine enjoyment of working with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Achievements

Generalist HR Experience

·         Extensive experience in all aspects of HR, coaching and advising senior leaders and staff and implementing practical solutions that enhance business outcomes.

 

Remuneration

·         Extensive experience in developing remuneration policies and benchmarking market rates. 

·         Implementation of remuneration practices and design and structure of incentive schemes.

 

Performance Management

·         Experience in implementing online performance management systems and undertaking the ensuring annual cycle is completed.  Including the analysis of learning and development opportunities and dealing with issues of underperformance issues.

 

Organisational Design and Change Management

·         Experienced in dealing with large change initiatives including measuring and moving organisational culture.

 

Recruitment and Selection

·         Strong experience in recruitment strategy and contemporary sourcing methodologies to attract and deliver superior talent.

 

Relationship Management

·         Excellent client relationship building and management skills as well as team building and management skills.

 

Career History

Sep 2006 - Present

Company name:AustralianSuper
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:51-200 employees
    
Job Title:People and Culture Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Human Resources & Recruitment
Closest Job Role:Manager
Detailed Description:• Developing the performance management programs of the fund.
• Providing advice and assistance to management and staff in relation to the Funds HR policies and Enterprise Agreement.
• Developing employment branding material and co-ordinate recruitment and selection activities in the fund to ensure an appropriate approach to selection, appointment and retention of staff;
• Working closely with members of the executive team to deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Researching and presenting papers and reports to the Board and Sub-committee meetings on various HR initiatives.
• Developing and co-ordinating the induction program for all new staff of the fund.
• Establishing and developing appropriate remuneration benchmarks and bands for all management roles.
• Establishing and maintaining a presence amongst the key business stakeholders to develop practical HR strategies and solutions that meet business needs.
• Being a source of value added input in people/resource management plans

Dec 2001 - Sep 2006

Company name:Accenture
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:HR, Recruitment & Training
Company size:501-1000 employees
    
Job Title:Human Resources Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Human Resources & Recruitment
Closest Job Role:Manager
Detailed Description:• Primary manager of all services delivered by the HR Services group to the Department of Treasury and Finance ensuring agreed standards to Service Levels are maintained while fostering continuous improvement.
• Developing and managing key relationships with the client group.
• Developing and presenting proposals for additional non-exclusive work.
• Leading, managing and developing a team of 4 HR professionals.
• Researching and presenting papers to the Senior Executive Group on HR initiatives for the Department.
• Providing advice and operational support to management on a range of HR issues including, organisational development, people development, HR information, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and selection, remuneration and personal administration and occupational health and safety.
• Overseeing the development of business plans to implement HR strategies and implement and administer accordingly.
• Providing expert HR advice, guidance and support to Department management and staff in respect to HR issues and adherence to legislative requirements and HR best practice.
• Assisting the Department in negotiations with unions, industry groups and government authorities.

Jan 1988 - Dec 2001

Company name:ANZ Banking Group
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:More than 10000 employees
    
Job Title:Various HR Roles
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Human Resources & Recruitment

Education & Training

Mar 1984 - Nov 1988

Institution:RMIT
Institution Type:University
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Course Name:Bachelor of Business

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