Sharon Nitschke

Experience

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  RVIC

  Feb 2010 - May 2024

  Human Resources Manager

  key achievements• Successfully applied for $1.8 million funding from the Irrigation Industry Improvement Program (3IP) of the South Australian River Murray irrigators• Introduced and implemented an induction program, personally inducting more than 60 seasonal staff per year• Improved the staff retention rate to over 50%• Initiated a policy and procedure system for employers after finding no existing system in place; developing over 150 policies single-handedly• Helped develop a stock management database, in SQL. This tracked and recorded customer orders, invoices and general correspondence; holds over 5000 types of grapevines• Spearheaded the development of a web-based data system so customers could find desired products from the nearest outlet• Designed a new logo, signage and corporate letterheadsHR duties• Prepared contracts of employment, on-boarded new employers with induction programs• Dealt with HR issues including conflict, payroll, work cover claims, performance reviews and team training• Ensured company compliance to Work, Health and Safety legislation• Developed a policy for succession planning• Managed a team of four• Sole responsibility for external audits for Australian Standard complianceoffice administration• Lead a team of administrators • PA to General Manager and three department managers• Scheduled board meetings including booking venues, arranging catering, preparing agenda and drafting/disseminating minutes• Acted as first point of contact for customers and ensured a quality service Show less

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  Viterra

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Quality Control Inspector

  I have been in high-pressure jobs for the last three years. My responsibilities, over and above office administration, were also to ensure that agricultural produce met top standards of quality; with sampling done every 15 minutes.

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  RED Express

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Administrative Assistant
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  Elite Netting

  Feb 2023 - now

  HR Manager