Léanne Burger

Experience

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  South African Police Service (SAPS)

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

  Intern Psychologist

  Overview: • Completed an Internship as an Industrial Psychologist Trainee.

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  C2M Chartered Accountants Inc.

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Human Resources Assistant

  Key Responsibilities: • Expanded recruitment sources and began monitoring interview pools to ensure a diverse range of candidates.• Demonstrated professional management and strong interpersonal skills in all key stakeholder, staff and management interactions; implemented all business-building expectations. • Identified staffing requirements, managed recruiting, interviews and onboarding of new staff as well as facilitation of training.• Drove talent management initiatives and addressed employee issues, including facilitating performance improvement plans, rewarding high performers, conducting investigations, facilitating departure of poor performers and identifying potential leaders.• Provided career and individual counselling.• Co-ordinating organizational diagnosis and feedback. Show less

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  South African Police Service (SAPS)

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  Psychologist

  Special Achievements: • Successfully applied principles of psychology. Co-ordinated policy planning; individual screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. • Worked with management to reorganize the work setting to improve staff productivity and retention.

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  Private Practice

  Jan 2020 - now

  Industrial Psychologist

  Special Achievements: • Custodian of the entire Industrial Psychological Services (IPS) assessment processes to ensure a uniform standard of decision-making in selection, development, career management and succession processes for various individuals and organisations.• Extensive knowledge and use of psychological, neuropsychological and personality assessment tools.• Excellent ability to establish rapport with clients, which was critical in obtaining valid and reliable test results.• Translate organisation needs into actionable interventions to improve business performance and effectiveness as well as to improve the overall employee experience and engagement. Show less

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  Nexus AG

  Mar 2022 - now

  Human Resource Manager I Industrial Psychologist I

  Special Achievements: • Maximising the development and utilisation of human resources. Focusing on identifying and meeting employee needs, ensuring high morale, and providing the organisation with well-trained and motivated staff.Overview:• Develop and execute the organisation's HR, Industrial Psychology and talent strategy, focusing on current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including conducting interviews and psychometric testing.• Manage employee turnover, personnel administration, and maintain comprehensive employee records.• Administer employment conditions and benefits, and coordinate induction programs.• Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures, providing advice and support to management.• Create and manage the training budget. Identify training needs and co-ordinate internal and external training programs.• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and career progression plans. Show less