Catherine Hughes

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  • About me

    Manager, People and Safety for Sydney at TAFE NSW

  • Education

    • Newcastle Tafe

      2001 - 2004
      Diploma in Business (Human Resources) Human Resources Management and Services
    • St Anne's High School, Adamstown NSW

      1977 - 1979
    • TAFE NSW

      2017 - 2018
      Certificate in Management and Leadership Business Administration and Management, General Certificate IV
  • Experience

    • Life Without Barriers

      Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

      Part of the Finance leadership team I managed a large payroll team processing over 2000 employees using manual timesheets and over 25 award interpretations in a National Office for 85 sites throughout Australia and New Zealand. As a National HR Advisor I was instrumental in the development of key projects as well as advising on all aspects of HR including perfomance management, investigations and salary management.

      • National Payroll Manager

        Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
      • Senior HR Advisor

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
    • Ausgrid

      Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
      Human Resource Advisor Shared Services - Contract Position

      HR Business Partner to the different divisions of the Ausgrid Shared Services Deparment carrying out all HR functions.

    • Pacific National

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
      Recruitment Coordinator - Contract Position

      Recruiting for the Queensland area for vacant positions in Pacific National using inhouse recruitment system and conducting interviews when required.

    • Calvary Aged Care and Retirement Services

      Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
      Senior HR Consultant - Contract Position

      Maternity relief position for HR Manager

    • Calvary Aged Care & Retirement Services

      Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
      Remuneration and Payroll Manager

      Moving from the contracted HR Manager position at Calvary to the Remuneration and Payroll Manager at Calvary had been a busy commitment. The implementation of Kronos Time and Attendance in June 2012 and then Chris21 Payroll System in December 2012 was a large task undertaken with a small dedicated team of payroll officers. The completion of a full leave audit was also undertaken of the 1100 strong employees during my time with Calvary. My role was to manage the payroll team and project manage our Kronos and Chris21 projects as well as being responsible for the processing of 5 payrolls within the system covering all aspects of payroll functions. Show less

    • Tempus Management Resources

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
      General Manager, Human Resources & Recruitment Solutions

      As a HR Consultant offering a range of tailored flexible HR and Recruitment solutions I specialise in the in the not for profit and charitable sector as well as catering for clients in the private sector. We provide a professional and cost-effective approach to Human Resources Management regardless of an organisation's size. As well as providing HR services throughout Australia, I also look after recruitment and oversee outsourced payroll services.

    • Premier Youthworks

      Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
      Senior Human Resources Advisor

      My role as the Senior HR Advisor is to provide support and advice to the organisation’s managers and supervisors in the various human resources functions, which includes recruitment and selection, health, safety and welfare, workers compensation and injury management, industrial relations, performance management, policy interpretation and application and training. My position is responsible for the coordination and successful completion of key human resource projects.

    • Hunter TAFE

      Aug 2016 - now
      Manager People & Safety, Sydney
    • TAFE NSW

      Aug 2017 - now
      • Manager, People and Safety for Sydney

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Manager, People & Safety North

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications