Nikita French

Experience

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  Soda

  May 2013 - Jan 2016

  CapitalB (now Soda) is a dynamic company that owns and operates a growing portfolio of diverse, forward-thinking businesses. Founded by Bevan Slattery, a successful and experienced entrepreneur, CapitalB focuses on building inspirational, innovative businesses that are at the forefront of their respective sectors. The CapitalB portfolio spans many industries including global submarine cable systems, global telecommunications and networking, natural history film-making and conservation, marine operations and life-changing charities and organisations. Show less

  • Talent and Culture Advisor

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Executive Assistant to CEO/Founder of Megaport and Superloop

    May 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Queensland Law Society

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2023

  People and Culture Business Partner

  At QLS, I held a dual-focused People and Culture role that required me to be both a strategic partner and a hands-on practitioner. I worked closely with leaders across the organisation, providing end-to-end HR Business Partner support throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This included coaching leaders through performance and conduct matters, interpreting legislation to ensure compliance, and contributing to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.While partnering on broader people strategies, I remained actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of HR services, supporting workforce planning, managing employee relations, and leading the talent acquisition function. I was responsible for driving recruitment initiatives aligned with QLS’s business goals. My ability to flex between operational delivery and strategic planning enabled me to build strong relationships, influence key decisions, and deliver impactful outcomes that supported both employee experience and organisational success.Key achievements in this role include:- Securing the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality recognition from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).- Leading the successful implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system (ELMO).- Designing and launching a refreshed performance review process and remuneration model in collaboration with the CEO and executive team.- Creating and implementing a Graduate Program to attract and develop early-career talent.- Developing a Domestic and Family Violence policy to support employee safety and well-being.- Contributing to the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) rollout to strengthen our workplace culture.- Serving as a founding member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, helping foster a more inclusive environment. Show less

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  MEC

  Mar 2024 - now

  • People and Culture Manager

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    Jun 2023 - Apr 2025

  • Acting Head of Talent

    Mar 2024 - Oct 2024