Christopher Barker

Human Resources Officer at Gilmour Space Technologies

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

About

As a Human Resources professional at Gilmour Space Technologies for five years, my work focuses on delivering comprehensive recruitment and selection processes, headhunting skilled candidates domestically and internationally, and managing visa sponsorships in compliance with regulations. My role includes providing practical guidance on policies, procedures, and employment legislation, as well as processing payroll for over 280 employees across various employment types. With demonstrated skills in culture, policies and procedures, and performance management, I collaborate with managers to address underperformance and design effective improvement plans. Passionate about fostering workplace efficiency, I am dedicated to supporting organisational growth and creating robust HR strategies. My work also reflects a commitment to adaptability and continuous learning in dynamic environments. My career goal is to become a HR Business Partner/Manager! Watch this Space! 🚀🛰️

Experience

  • Gilmour Space Technologies (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Human Resources Officer
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      - Experience with a Startup company - Perform end-to-end Recruitment & Selection - Provide practical advice and support to management on policies, procedures, and employment legislation - Processed EOFY Payroll for 200+ staff (FT, PT, Casual, Interns, Apprentices) - Proficient at Headhunting candidates within Australia and overseas - Manage end-to-end Visa sponsorships in-house (subclasses 186, 482, 858 and SBS applications), ensuring compliance with migration and employment requirements - Collaborate with Legal Vision for all Legal/Visa matters - Partner with managers to address underperformance, including the design and implementation of performance improvement plans - Support and participate in workplace investigations, preparing clear documentation in matters relating to employee misconduct - Designed flow charts to streamline recruitment procedures - Hosted monthly culture committees to enhance workplace culture and morale - Designed a Training & Development program on Whistleblowing - Developed recruitment salary bands using market benchmarking, modern awards, and Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) considerations - Develop, implement, and update HR Policies and Procedures in line with legislative requirements - Assist with Event Planning and company activities - Prepare HR Documentation (Contracts, Employment Variation Letters, IFA’s) - Strong Microsoft Suite skills with OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint & Word

    • Recruitment Officer
      May 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Perform end-to-end Recruitment & Selection (PD Design, Job Postings, Shortlisting, Interviews, Testing, Referee checks, Medicals, Background checks, Formal Offer) - Headhunt skilled professionals from all around the world - Coordination of Internships and Apprenticeships - Support and coordinate the Onboarding and Offboarding of staff through the HRIS system ‘Employment Hero’ - HR Administration of Contracts, WHS training modules, staff readings - Coordinate new starter packs and perform inductions for new employees - Introduced the first Apprentices and Junior Technicians to Gilmour Space - Conduct fortnightly Recruitment Meetings for management and CEO - Process Payroll for 160+ fortnightly employees - Prepare monthly Excel reports for the wider business on recruitment forecasts and trends - Ensure records are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies and procedures - Strong Microsoft Suite skills with OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint & Word

  • Employee at Kmart Australia Limited
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Human Resources Intern at Queensland Corrective Services
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 · 3 mos

    People’s Capability Command - Internship: - Conducted shortlisting and learned how to interpret applications, and strategically build a talent pipeline - Liaised with stakeholders during HR Connect and teams’ meetings - Oversaw end-to-end Recruitment - Utilised SCRAM with successful candidates to conduct background history checks - Used My.Appointment to conduct and safekeep referee checks on candidates - Assisted in creating an induction module for new custodial employees informing them of HR, ER, WHS and enquiries regarding pay conditions, performance expectations, future leadership opportunities, rewards and training - Shadowed staff conducting phone screening interviews to learn the process - Reviewed the correctional centers summary reports and proposed: new ideas, ways to improve culture and functions, potential risks, recommendations, and opportunities - Reviewed and amended the applicant information starter pack