UK Employment Relations experience

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1 NAME: Brenton James Otte ADDRESS: 181a Brighton Street, Richmond VIC 3121 TELEPHONE: +61 (0) DATE OF BIRTH: 22 September 1976 NATIONALITY: Australian EDUCATION: Bachelor of Management (Employment Relations) 2010 The University of South Australia PROFESSIONAL: IAMA Mediator (Nationally Accredited) Member of the Industrial Relations Society of Victoria Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute CAREER HISTORY UK Employment Relations experience August current City of Yarra (Victorian Local Government) Employee Relations Coordinator (Manager). Overall management of all Employee Relations within the City of Yarra Council. The design, development and articulation of HR strategic plans aligned to the City of Yarra strategic and business plans. Acting in the HR Executive Manager role where I participate as a member of the City of Yarra Executive leadership team and ensure that OH&S, Organisation Development, HR Services and Employment Relations functions are provided to the organisation with a strong focus on cultural and customer service improvement and best practice. Provision of advise and case work with management on the introduction of change; managing poor performance and behaviour; resolution of staff grievances, appeals; pattern absenteeism, performance management and application of Human Resource policies. Advocacy for the City of Yarra internally and at Fair Work Australia in response to unfair dismissal claims and disputes relating to misconduct, performance management and EA interpretation. Brokering agreement between management and the employee representatives through advising and negotiating with individuals and management, involving the application of empathy and high level verbal and written communication skills. The preparation, development and leading negotiation of enterprise bargaining amendments and agreements. Page 1 of 6

2 The development and implementation of transparent and accountable employment relations strategies, policies, and programs that promote the achievement of the City of Yarra Strategic Directions. Provision of expert advice and support to City of Yarra management in regard to compliance with IR legislation, enterprise bargaining agreements, case law, employment relations policy and strategy. Review, development and implementation of Human Resource policy and procedure. Research and analysis on current and emerging employee relations/human resource trends, legislation and practices to ensure their contemporary application and compliance with statutory obligations. August 2008 August 2011 Fair Work Ombudsman (Commonwealth Government) Regional Services and Targeting (SA) June 2009 August 2011 Targeted Campaign Manager (Senior Fair Work Inspector) Planning National and State based Workplace Relations Audit Campaigns for Regional Services and Targeting in SA and NT. Managing staff and resources for National and State based Workplace Relations Audit Campaigns in SA and NT. Planning and conducting investigations into claims made by individuals of employer breaches of workplace legislation, involving the interviewing of stakeholders, field investigation and the preparation of written reports. Assessing and investigating complaints made by current and former employees on matters involving the statutory requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 and the legal industrial instruments covered therein. Brokering compliance with workplace legislation through advising and negotiating with individuals and management, involving the application of empathy and high level verbal and written communication skills. Managing, coordinating and conducting complex investigations involving multinational organisations. Providing written and verbal assessment and investigation in relation to redundancy, notice of termination and underpayment of wages claims. Assessing the legal standing and jurisdiction of employment agreements and contracts. Advising employers in regard to their employment relations practices, with particular regard to compliance with the relevant legislation and best practice management. Assessing the position of stakeholders in regard to the interpretation of Independent Contractors Act Preparation cases to go before the Federal Magistrates Court for prosecutions conducted by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Page 2 of 6

3 August 08 June 09 Workplace Ombudsman (Commonwealth Government (Fair Work Ombudsman) Client Service Centre (CSC) Assistant Director Managing the human and physical resources of the CSC during the Fairness Test Project. Ensuring the efficient and effective workforce management of the CSC (110 staff). This included being responsible for workforce planning and strategy, recruitment, performance management, training and managing absentee levels. Managing the physical and electronic registration and allocation of all complaints received nationally. Managing the Adelaide based call centre providing advice to the public on the progress of complaints and direction and referral on general workplace disputes. Assisting the Director CSC to enhance the CSC s performance by optimising staff opportunities to be effective and productive and meet targets. Leading and coordinating and conducting investigations involving a range of medium to large national organisations. Managing the physical resources required by teams of Workplace Inspectors in Adelaide, Hobart and Sydney in order for them to carry out office based investigations. This included ensuring OH&S compliance and awareness, coordinating the supply and maintenance of the necessary office equipment, IT requirements and records management systems. Providing a leadership to Team Leaders in the CSC through coaching, mentoring and strategically matching individual strength to specific tasks or projects. Managing the recruitment and performance of all CSC staff. Providing written and verbal advice in relation to Workplace Ombudsman process and potential breach of the Workplace Relations Act. Assessing the legal standing and jurisdiction of employment agreements and contracts. Preparation cases to go before the Federal Magistrates Court for prosecutions conducted by the Workplace Ombudsman. Feb 08 August 2008 City University (London, UK) Senior HR Business Partner Management of both operational and strategic HR functions to the schools of Social Sciences and Informatics within the University. Providing strategic direction and supervision to 4 staff members responsible for operational HR advice and HR administration within the relevant schools. Page 3 of 6

4 Providing employment relations advocacy and advice with regard to grievance, disciplinary and appeal cases and ensuring that the organisation delivers Best Practice Management with regard to its legal obligations as outlined in the Employment Act 2000 (UK) and the Employment Relations Act 1996 (UK). Managing recruitment advice and support to all stakeholders. Applying the results of the analysis of HR data to ensure a proactive strategic direction with regard to compensation management and employment relations. General HR advice. June 07 - Feb 08 Hackney Homes Ltd. (London, UK) Principal HR Adviser Providing HR advice and support to line managers on disciplinary, grievance and appeal cases. Providing HR advice and support to line managers and senior management on TUPE (Transfer of undertakings Protection of Employment) processes and negotiations. Ensuring that the organisation meets its legal obligations in regard to dispute resolution, TUPE and sickness management. Development of new HR policies and procedures through in line with the strategic direction of the organisation. Management of the Executive recruitment. Assisting management with recruitment and interviewing. General HR advice. From May 07 to August 08 I took leave without pay from the Workplace Ombudsman to work and live in London. March 06 May 07 Workplace Ombudsman (Commonwealth Government) Senior Workplace Inspector Planning and conducting investigations into claims made by individuals of employer breaches of workplace legislation, involving the interviewing of stakeholders, field investigation and the preparation of written reports. Assessing and investigating complaints made by current and former employees on matters involving the statutory requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 and the legal industrial instruments covered therein. Page 4 of 6

5 Brokering compliance with workplace legislation through advising and negotiating with individuals and management, involving the application of empathy and high level verbal and written communication skills. Managing, coordinating and conducting complex investigations involving nationally recognised organisations. Providing written and verbal assessment and investigation in relation to redundancy, notice of termination and underpayment of wages claims. Assessing the legal standing and jurisdiction of employment agreements and contracts. Advising employers in regard to their employment relations practices, with particular regard to compliance with the relevant legislation and best practice management. Assessing the position of stakeholders in regard to the interpretation of Independent Contractors Act Preparation cases to go before the Federal Magistrates Court for prosecutions conducted by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Jan 05 March 06 Public Sector Workforce Relations South Australian Public Service Industrial Relations Adviser Advocating on behalf of the state government as an employer before the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia and the Australian Industrial Relations Court and Commission in regard to industrial disputes, unfair dismissals and underpayment of wages claims. Planning and conducting collective agreement negotiations on behalf of the state government as an employer, including the balloting processes and negotiations with senior stakeholders. Providing an employment relations case management function servicing the Department of Transport and the Department of Primary Industries in relation to underpayments of wages claims, unfair dismissals and other industrial disputes. Providing written and verbal advice to Departments in regard to the interpretation of Fair Work Act 1994 (South Australia). FURTHER TRAINING / EDUCATION Practitioners Certificate in Mediation IAMA (NMAS) Leading Strategic Innovation in Organisations - Vanderbilt University (2013) Investigation Techniques (Government) Fair Work Ombudsman (2009) Executive Leadership Program Global Learning 2009 Equity and Diversity (for management) UK (2007) Page 5 of 6

6 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION June 14 current March 12 current Jan 05 March 12 Feb 05 current Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria The Industrial Relations Society of South Australia The Australian Human Resource Institute COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER WORK March 03 November 11 REFERENCES Volunteer - Friends of the Community Program Norwood and Payneham City Council Regular weekly visits to a designated elderly person (George) in high care of who has limited contact from their friends or family. Fred Warner Executive Manager, Human Resources City of Yarra Richmond VIC 3121 fred.warner@yarracity.vic.gov.au PH: Aaron Rilstone Director, Regional Services and Targeting (SA/NT) Fair Work Ombudsman Level 2, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000 aaron.rilstone@fwo.gov.au PH: Matthew Fossey Senior Project Officer, National Targeted Campaigns Unit Fair Work Ombudsman Level 2, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000 matthew.fossey@fwo.gov.au PH: Please advise me prior to contacting my referees. Page 6 of 6