Lauren Grainger

Experience

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  Orb Communcations

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2007

  Communcations Consultant

  Sales of Telecom products and servicesEnsure robust knowledge of mobile phones, landline, broadband, phone systems and total business solutions in the Telecom industryTyping and general computer knowledgeResponsible for all displays in the showroom, till reconciliation and stock management

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  Telecom New Zealand

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  Communications Consultant

  Sales of Telecom products and servicesEnsure robust knowledge of mobile phones, landline, broadband, phone systems and total business solutions in the Telecom industryTyping and general computer knowledgeResponsible for all displays in the showroom, till reconciliation and stock management

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  Leading Edge Communications

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

  Sales Consultant

  Provided customer service and after sales service for Telecom New Zealand’s products Displayed an extensive and long serving knowledge of mobile phones, landline, broadband, phone systems and total business solutions in the Telecom industryTravelled extensively over the Bay of Plenty/Waikato region with the ability to work in any Leading Edge Communications storeResponsible for all displays in the showrooms, reconciliation of monies and stock management.

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  Rite Price Rentals

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

  HR Officer/Customer Service Consultant

  Worked alongside the Director of the company for all HR tasks including training of staff, Health and Safety, performance management and recruitmentCreated letters of offer and employment agreements for the new employees while ensuring that all agreements and policies met New Zealand legislative requirements Assisted with employee’s end of financial year performance reviewsReviewed and implemented new job descriptions for the organisation, including key responsibility areas in line with company financial goalsRecruited new employees; this included assessing applicants CVs against position criteria, shortlisting applicants, conducting the initial interviews, and reference checkingCreated and implemented Induction Training Programme’s for new employees Conducted health and safety training and induction for new staff members Streamlined numerous processes within the organisation to enhance productivity and decrease costsCustomer service and bookings of rental cars, including business to business contracts and company leases. Show less

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  Nexthire Shortlisting

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Account Executive

  Assisted the Account Manager in liaison with clients Designed and wrote job advertisements for posting on various job boardsScreened and shortlisted candidates for potential rolesConducted telephone interviews and creating detailed reports of the outcome of the interviewsConducted reference checks and facilitated online psychometric testingProvided final recommendations to clients for recruitment of new personnel.

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  KJV Gorgon Downstream LNG Project

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Project HR Administrator

  Assisted Senior Recruiters in recruiting and mobilising candidates for the Barrow Island Gorgon LNG projectConducted reference checks on potential employeesBooked medicals for candidatesArranged face to face interviews for candidates with line managers and recruitersLiaised with various recruitment agencies Worked closely with the project HR and Clough HR teams.

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  Woolworths Limited

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Resourcing Officer (Temp)

  Short term contractConducted end to end recruitment for the Woolworths brand and its associated companies such as Dick Smith Electronics and Dan Murphy’s liquor.

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  Watpac Limited

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2015

  Providing timely and hands on support to Management and staff on all HR/IR related matters during the employee life cycle such as the application and interpretation of policies/practices/legislation, remuneration, employee/industrial relations, performance management, disciplinary action and exits/terminationsPreparation of complex documents including employment contracts, and various letters required over the course of employmentDeveloping, implementing and co-managing HR projects/activities including employee induction programs, development of policies and procedures and reward and recognition programsCoordinating the Visa/migration requirements for the region including preparing documentation for applications and liaising with migration agents Delivering training sessions on topics such as Human Resources Fundamentals, Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Privacy Laws and Social Media Use, as well as ad hoc training delivery on a needs basisProviding general support to the business including management of medical invoicing and preparation of HR general correspondenceActing as the local point of contact for the Watpac Healthy Foundations Program and Watpac Employee Benefits Program. Show less Coordinated the transfer process and mobilised existing employees to Watpac's various Australia sitesDrafted employee contracts for current employees transferring within the organisationPrepared documents such as salary and wage amendments for existing employeesConducted exit interviews and created a monthly report for the Executive Management team regarding trends Provided general support to the business including management of medical invoicing and preparation of HR general correspondence. Show less Coordination and mobilisation of new employees for Watpac's Western Australia sitesDrafting and finalisation of employee contracts for new and current employees Writing salary and wage amendment agreements for existing employees Reporting of mobilisation and transfer rates Induction of new employees (twice per week, up to 10 people at one time)Delivering Workplace Bullying and Harrassment session to employees (both in Perth and on site)Invoice reconciliation Liaison with all Civil and Mining sites in regards to general HR related queriesOther HR related duties/projects on an ad-hoc basis Show less

  • HR Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  • HR Administrator

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

  • HR/Recruitment Administrator

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Classic Builders

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Human Resources Advisor
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  Classic Group

  Mar 2017 - May 2020

  Senior Human Resources Advisor

  Providing hands on support to Classic Group Management and staff on all HR/IR related matters during the employee life cycleProvide sound and lawful advice regarding the application and interpretation of policies/practices/legislation, remuneration, employee/industrial relations, performance management, disciplinary action and exits/terminationsManage the recruitment and onboarding of all new employees to the Group Facilitate and coordinate the Classic Group annual review process, Workfit and Discovery sessions, and regular staff surveys such as Staff Engagement Development of policies and procedures and other HR related needs for the Group HR related correspondence to the Group including regular HR notifications and creating and writing the internal Group bi-monthly newsletter Show less

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  Maternity leave

  May 2020 - Oct 2021

  Maternity Leave
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  WilsonScott Recruitment

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  HR and Recruitment Consultant
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  Sabre Construction

  Jul 2022 - now

  • People and Culture Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Jul 2022 - now