HRMSA - Human Resource Management Student Association

HRMSA - Human Resource Management Student Association HRMSA is a community of aspiring HR professionals dedicated to learning, growth, and collaboration. Join us on this exciting journey!"

We aim to empower future HR leaders with the resources and support to thrive in the dynamic world of human resources.

10/10/2024

🌟 HR Industry Speaker Series Highlight 🌟

Dianne Arnold, People and Culture Manager at BCD Group Ltd, shared valuable insights into the 3 key career moments at BCD Group!

Dianne walked us through their tailored programs for different stages of an employee’s journey:
🔹 Intern/Graduate Program – Setting the foundation for early career development.
🔹 Mid-Career Program – Supporting professionals as they grow and refine their expertise.
🔹 Leadership Program – Developing future leaders with the skills and mindset to drive organizational success.

These programs ensure that employees are supported at every stage of their careers, helping them grow and thrive within the organization! 🌱💼

10/10/2024

🌟 HR Industry Speaker Series Highlight 🌟

A big thank you to Dianne Arnold, People and Culture Manager at BCD Group Ltd, for sharing her insights on the importance of aligning HR programs with the diverse individuals within an organization.

Dianne highlighted how tailoring HR initiatives to fit the unique needs, personalities, and strengths of employees is key to fostering engagement and driving success. By understanding the different types of people in the workplace, HR can create programs that truly resonate and support both individual and organizational growth.

We’re inspired by Dianne’s approach to making HR more people-centered! 💼✨

🌟 Exciting Highlights from the HR Industry Speaker Series! 🌟We had the privilege of hearing from Tarryn van Niekerk, Hea...
09/10/2024

🌟 Exciting Highlights from the HR Industry Speaker Series! 🌟

We had the privilege of hearing from Tarryn van Niekerk, Head of People Operations at Harvey Norman NZ, who shared invaluable insights on HR as an Influencer 💼✨

Hear more of her segment at the HR Industry Speaker Series by accessing here:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTH74vJ9Y/W915aWMwbj7_oEoeIBxGxg/watch?utm_content=DAGTH74vJ9Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Key Takeaways: 👉 HR can use influencer strategies to drive change, shape culture, and align people practices with business goals. 👉 Effective HR leaders are both employee advocates and company ambassadors, fostering trust and credibility. 👉 Data-driven decisions and staying ahead of trends are crucial for strategic HR success. 👉 Flexibility and employee input are essential for addressing emerging challenges, like retail violence.

Tarryn also discussed how she navigates the complex world of HR at Harvey Norman, from recruitment and training to employee relations and health & safety.

Topics Covered: 🔹 HR’s role in driving awareness, brand advocacy, and organizational change. 🔹 The importance of hiring for cultural fit, not just skills. 🔹 How Harvey Norman tackled retail violence by investing in employee safety and well-being.

Thanks to Tarryn for inspiring us to think of HR as a powerful influencer in the workplace! 💪

09/10/2024

Kelly Wealleans, People and Compliance Manager of Sorted Logistics identified the following key aspects of how HR creates strategic impact to an organisation.

Listen to an excerpt of her segment at the recent HRMS Industry Speaker Series sponsored by the HRNZ Waikato Branch.

🌟 HR plays a vital role in aligning its work and initiatives with the overall business strategy and goals set by senior leadership. Here’s how:

✅ Ensuring the right skills and talent are in place to achieve strategic goals
✅ Implementing technology and processes that support the business strategy
✅ Driving change management to embed strategic changes
✅ Providing data and analytics to senior leaders for informed decision-making

Key focus areas for HR include:

💼 Employee wellbeing and engagement
🤝 Coaching and developing managers to execute the strategy
📝 Administering HR processes like contracts, policies, and remuneration
🌱 Talent management—recruitment, training, and succession planning
👥 Handling employee relations and disciplinary matters

As data and analytics become increasingly important, HR must deliver meaningful insights to the business, including turnover, retention, performance data, and the impact of HR initiatives.

09/10/2024

Kelly Wealleans, the People and Compliance Manager of Sorted Logistics explained that while "human resources" (HR) has traditionally been the common term, the industry is increasingly adopting names like "people and culture" or "people and capability" to describe the function. She believes these terms reflect a more comprehensive view, one that goes beyond managing human resources to include the broader "people" aspects of a business—such as employee wellbeing, safety, and a stronger focus on creativity and strategy.

Kelly’s team, named "People, Safety, and Compliance," was deliberately chosen to highlight this wider scope. Their responsibilities span across employee wellbeing, coaching and mentoring leaders, implementing policies, managing remuneration, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, and leveraging data and analytics.

She stressed that HR, or "people" teams, must be closely aligned with the overall business strategy, ensuring that people-centric initiatives, change management, and data-driven insights contribute to achieving the company's goals. According to Kelly, the role of HR has evolved from being primarily an administrative support function to becoming a more strategic partner, where HR professionals are seen as coaches and advisors who have a meaningful "seat at the table."

Listen to an excerpt from her segment at the recently concluded HRMSA Industry Speaker Series in cooperation with HRNZ Waikato Branch.

23/09/2024

Sam Page offers invaluable tips for students and professionals looking to kickstart their careers, at the end of the day, you just have to keep going.

In the first installment of the Industry Speaker Series, Sam Page shared his insights on the strategic value of talent a...
23/09/2024

In the first installment of the Industry Speaker Series, Sam Page shared his insights on the strategic value of talent acquisition and it's role in driving success for organisations.

The HR Industry Speaker Series is here! Organised by HRMSA in partnership with HRNZ Waikato this event will feature lead...
23/09/2024

The HR Industry Speaker Series is here!

Organised by HRMSA in partnership with HRNZ Waikato this event will feature leading industry practitioners from various sectors. The series offers insights and real world perspectives on the evolving HR landscape, connecting students and professionals to the latest industry trends.

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