Simon Maher

In this role, I oversaw the People Development Function (L&D) for 900 employees. This includes the full employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include identifying development opportunities, managing onboarding and training programmes, creating career pathways and supporting leaders in enhancing overall learning and development. Additionally, the role involves managing training documentation, conducting company-wide sessions, and providing generalist HR support. Highlights - Led procurement, implementation and migration of new companywide LMS - Design and delivery of companywide, interactive Career Pathways tool displaying various the routes to potential career growth available within CFL. - Design and delivery of a multi-level Leadership Programme for 160 Leaders at Operational, Tactical and Strategic levels. - Built and delivered bespoke tools like a Personal Development Plan in our HRIS for all employees - Innovated and automated processes like 6 & 12 week probation process - Own and delivered company-wide performance programme for 900 employees, including appraisal process, talent ID and reward - Own and manage compliance training - Significant budget cost-saving using in-house resources

In this role I supported the rapid growth of the business, making 100 hires in 12 months, particularly supporting the high-growth Door-to-Door-Sales team.

As a Talent Acquisition Team Leader for the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, I manage, coach and support our Talent Acquisition teams in the Asia-Pacific and Middle-East regions alongside my operational and strategic responsibilities. I hire for, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, THE OUTNET and YOOX. Highlights • Pioneered and executed hiring plans for APAC & EMEA • 300 Permanent Hires and 300 Seasonal hires annually • Remotely sourced and hired complex Technology, E-Commerce, IT, Marketing & Digital roles • 50% cost reduction and attrition achieved • Completed expansion of sales teams in APAC & EMEA as part of corporate strategy • Introduction of metrics and SLA's to Internal Recruitment Team • Built key post-acquisition relationship between regional Richemont and YNAP teams • Initiated and executed global projects such as TA competitive intelligence, alignment of global hiring processes and employer branding • Operationally coached, mentored or managed team members in Japan, China and Hong Kong to achieve set strategic goals • Initiation and execution of regional and global recruitment data reporting • Design, testing and Implementation of new ATS and HRIS (Workday) - Co-designed and delivered training for ATS

A secondment task of conducting a regional HR evaluation in APAC, in YNAP's Hong Kong office. I mentored the HR teams in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo while hiring operationally for various roles and re-building a Talent Acquisition team locally. Following this, I made recommendations to the SLT, reestablished a localised team and crafted a TA strategy which was delivered and executed.

As the Senior Recruitment Partner for the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, I identified, attracted and assessed talent for our Sales and Customer Care, Distribution & Operations, Studio, Head Office, Client Relations, Tech & E-Commerce, Human Resources and Personal Shopping teams. • 100 hires per year on average - consistently direct-source hires, saving costs • Addressed and reduced attrition in sales departments by 50% • Led global projects such as Employer Brand and EVP design and implementation • Designed, automated and improved recruitment processes, delivering one to one and group assessments • Went beyond role to mentor and managed 3 team members • Co-designed and delivered internal careers fairs, alongside the delivery of internal and external events, training and Assessment Centres I was responsible for the people plan of the Kingsman Shoppable movie. Berry Bros let their iconic space to MR PORTER so that a brick and mortar store could be replicated from the movie. Set on the famous Saville Row, I partnered with the Head of Sales to build a superstar team of Managers, Sales Staff and Security for the three months "pop up" shoppable experience. (see media below).

TDX Group was founded in 2004 on the belief that the recovery of debt could be infinitely more efficient, effective and fair through the use of more data and analysis. I was responsible the delivery of recruitment function objectives to ensure TDX attracted and selected the right talented people into the organisation. I owned the end to end recruitment process of key vacancies across the business. Collaborating with the Recruitment and HR team for the UK business.

At UoN, I was a HR Business Partner working with the department managers to establish and drive the people agenda and organisational design to support the business change process. Involved in succession planning and critical role analysis to support critical projects and retention.

Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company. I was primarily the Human Resources Manager for a franchise group of six B2C & B2B stores in as many locales across South-East-Queensland. Reporting to the GM and having a dotted line to the CEO, I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and oversaw the HR function of 140 employees. The role covered a diverse range of responsibilities and during this time I also managed marketing & events and financial aspects. The scope of my role allowed me to work with the CEO to the front-line staff. Key Achievements HR & TA - Grew group population by 100% in 4 years, including the sales teams, which doubled revenues - Designed, embedded and owned a seamless end-to-end process for new hires, from the first interview to induction & training, to the first day - Implemented company-wide policies and procedures and standardised enterprise agreements - Introduced quarterly leadership (20) development "away days" and training leaders on best practice HR - Organisational behaviour, culture and change agent, developing “Vision & Values” and Culture - Built and deployed of companywide performance reviews - Managed and reduced Disciplinary, Tribunals, Grievances and Absence - Designed, tested and implemented new HRIS Marketing - Marketing strategy and implementation including direction and production of TVC’s creative and copy for editorials, scripting of radio vox pops and writing magazine publications - Coordination large scale events, including Telstra roadshows, breakfast events, expo’s and keynote speakers - Created a holistic social media presence, as a pioneer for Telstra groups nationwide - Owned, Digital, SEO, Social Media and Advertising presence (TV, Digital and Print) Finance & MIS -Revised and implemented better group payroll, compensation and benefits program -Built, owned and delivered weekly group MIS data, advising SLT on P&L and cost-saving strategies

Rumba Resort is the most opulent luxury 5-star resort on the Sunshine Coast. Reporting to the CEO, I was part of the strata-title management company (VMC) team. From the construction and set-up phase to day-one of resort operations, I was assisting the team with a broad range of responsibilities. From partnering with the construction and engineer team to branding, website design, advertising and taking the first reservations. Achievements: • Marketing project with Reed Property Group and the “Emporio” project • Assisted with entire start-up to operation phase of 5 Star resort- Rumba Beach Resort • Development and maintenance of a 5000 contact database in one year • Assistance with website development and maintenance of www.RumbaResort.com.au • Ongoing analysis of website and involvement in search engine optimization • Recruitment and coordination of numerous suppliers • Development of new systems, procedures, benchmarks and timelines • Sale of holiday accommodation. Reaching 95% occupancies in 6 Weeks • Implementation of Marketing and Communication design & strategy

• Project and Event Management of artist performances and functions, and the running and hosting of these events, • Proven networking skills and the development of business partnerships, • Liaising with customers and suppliers, • Recruitment of promotions staff, • Organisation of a menu launch, involving considerable media advertising, • Commencing of promotional partnerships with over 35 Hotels, • Development of innovative ways to advertise, exploring differing mediums and channels of distribution.