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Sara Bonfiglio

Adelaide

Summary

Dynamic Human Resource Advisor with a strong focus on employee recruitment and system enhancements. Recognized for delivering effective HR guidance and building robust relationships with stakeholders. Committed to improving workplace health and safety while fostering a supportive environment. Proficient in employee relations, labor law compliance, and talent acquisition strategies, driving organizational effectiveness through exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Advisor

catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
Adelaide
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide sound advice to leaders and managers which is service focused, credible and deliver appropriate solution
  • Maintain contemporary knowledge and awareness of relevant HR legislation, case law and industry practice
  • Implement streamlined recruitment and job analysis and design practices that support managers to attract the best candidates
  • Coach and support managers through the recruitment and on-boarding process
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts, associated correspondence and documentation for new employees
  • Create and implement system efficiencies within HR
  • Work closely with all members of the team to identify opportunity for process, practice and system improvements
  • Coordinate temporary labour hire usage and administration of agency fees, contract terms and relationships with preferred providers
  • Return to work Coordinator for the archdiocese
  • Provide administrative assistance to ensure the provision of a professional Human Resource Service

Human Resource Advisor

ReturnToWorkSA
Adelaide
02.2019 - 04.2023
  • Provide sound advice to leaders and managers which is service focused, credible and deliver appropriate solution
  • Maintain contemporary knowledge and awareness of relevant HR legislation, case law and industry practice
  • Implement streamlined recruitment and job analysis and design practices that support managers to attract the best candidates
  • Provide guidance to manager on job analysis and design principles and practices
  • Coach and support managers through the recruitment and on-boarding process
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts, associated correspondence and documentation for new employees
  • Create and implement system efficiencies within HR and the broader team
  • Work closely with all members of the team to identify opportunity for process, practice and system improvements
  • Coordinate temporary labour hire usage and administration of agency fees, contract terms and relationships with preferred providers
  • Support WHS activity that reduce workplace injury and associated costs
  • Provide administrative assistance to ensure the provision of a professional Human Resource Service

Human Resource Administrator

CAVPOWER
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provide administrative assistance to ensure the provision of a professional Human Resource Service
  • Coordinate and organise recruitment and selection activities including short listing, scheduling interviews, reference checking and organising medical assessments and police checks as required
  • Maintenance of employment applications through Big Red Sky (BRS) and ensuring timely contact with applicants is made
  • Conducting inductions and on-boarding for new employees as well as ensuring that new starter information is available (preparation of induction booklets)
  • Coordinate the induction processes with employees, trainers and supervisors
  • Coordinate the Work Experience program, including arranging placements, inductions, documentation, liaising with schools and maintaining records
  • Maintaining high volume of employee records
  • Follow up outstanding Human Resource invoices
  • Assist with Human Resource projects
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for HR and Training department
  • Coordinate and conduct site tours
  • Assist with general administrative duties to contribute to the efficient day to day operations of the Operations Support team

Employment Specialist

Northern health network
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Implementing a new Youth Employment Program for the Northern Health Network (Headspace)
  • Assisting youth 14-25 years of age with gaining and retaining employment
  • Facilitate intensive and individualised employment support for youth with mild/medium mental health disorders
  • Carry out all phases of employment support including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, coaching and post placement follow-along support
  • Accurate recording of case notes and participants intake documentations
  • Engage with Government income support and labour market programs
  • Work within the mental health team at NHN
  • Actively participating in clinical review meetings and coordinate care with mental health clinicians
  • Attend networking meetings and appointments with employers, community service organisations and education providers to create job opportunity for young people
  • Set up and deliver training/information packages to employers and relevant agencies
  • Develop and modify presentations and training to meet customer needs
  • Participation in regular internal and external audits

Senior Employment officer

Community bridging services
11.2013 - 01.2017
  • Site manager for Salisbury CBS office
  • Conducting site orientation and training for new staff
  • Completing monthly site reports
  • Assisting Human Resources Department with updating organisational job description
  • Managing site expenditures and petty cash
  • Putting strategies in place and ensure continuous improvement for the site
  • Maintaining quality control and WHS procedures
  • Contribute to internal and external audits
  • Effectively manage and resolve any complaints or concerns for site
  • Case-management for people with mental/physical disability
  • Resume development and update for job seekers
  • Matching job seekers to suitable employment vacancies
  • Conducting interviews and reference checks
  • Checking awards to ensure that job seekers are paid at the correct award
  • Providing induction for clients at commencement of employment
  • Developing strong rapport with all stakeholders to ensure ongoing professional relationships
  • Providing vocational and general counseling, coaching and skills development assistance
  • Advocate on behalf of job seekers
  • Preparing letters, emails and reports
  • Managing high volume of electronic and hard-copy files
  • Cold calling employers to reverse market job seekers
  • Identify opportunity for new business, attend business networking events

Employment Coordinator

INTERWORK
08.2011 - 11.2013
  • Case management for job seekers with physical or/and mental disabilities
  • Providing post placements support to assist job seekers to maintain employment
  • Advocating on behalf of job seekers
  • Assisting with mediation between job seekers and employers
  • Referral assistance for job seekers to specialist services e.g health care professionals, financial counseling
  • Monitoring job seekers work progress for 6 months, ensuring they are meeting Centrelink requirements
  • Resume development and reference checks
  • Conducting mock interviews
  • On site WHS checks to ensure safe working environment for job seekers
  • Employer liaison within various industries
  • Identifying opportunities for new business, attending network meetings

Education

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Foundation Education
01.2015

Certificate III - Business Administration

Mission Australia ATO
01.2009

Skills

  • Employment Legislation Knowledge
  • System improvements
  • Workplace health safety
  • Delivering Effective HR Guidance
  • Mediation and Advocacy
  • Knowledge of HR policies and procedures
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills with Stakeholders
  • Effective Conflict Resolution
  • Orientation and Onboarding
  • Training and Development
  • Strong IT Competence
  • Electronic Diary Management
  • High-volume database
  • Manage Extensive Administrative Functions
  • Clear Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Accurate Employment Recordkeeping

References

Magellan Jovanovich, Human Resource Manager

Timeline

Human Resource Advisor

catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide
04.2023 - Current

Human Resource Advisor

ReturnToWorkSA
02.2019 - 04.2023

Human Resource Administrator

CAVPOWER
04.2018 - 02.2019

Employment Specialist

Northern health network
05.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Employment officer

Community bridging services
11.2013 - 01.2017

Employment Coordinator

INTERWORK
08.2011 - 11.2013

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Foundation Education

Certificate III - Business Administration

Mission Australia ATO

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