HR4 Business Staff Profiles

Sue Kelly Principal Consultant

Due to her passion for Human Resource Management, Sue established HR4Business in 2009. As Director and Principal Consultant of the business, Sue provides advice to clients on strategic and operational matters in relation to Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.

Sue specialises in the implementation of and improvement to HR frameworks, conducting HR Compliance Audits in line with the NES / Fair Work Act 2009, including the analysis of employee provisions against award entitlements, undertaking formal workplace investigations and mediation sessions, Enterprise Agreement negotiations, the provision of training and advice in relation to management of employee performance and the prevention of discrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplace and representation and management of matters including unfair dismissal claims. Sue has a keen interest in assisting business owners and Boards of Management move toward best practice HR practices across both operational activities and strategic intent.

Sue attained a Diploma in Human Resource Management at Monash University, is a qualified facilitator and a trained mediator and investigator and has experience across a vast array of industries including education, oil and gas, insurance, disability, health, pharmaceuticals, construction, not for profit, retail, community services, engineering and legal. She also has certification in the DISC behaviour assessment tool.

In 2009 Sue established HR Colleagues Professional Network Geelong facilitating’ s regular gatherings in a variety of formats including topical forums or an interesting and informative guest speakers. In 2016 the Network merged with the Australian Human Resources Institute Geelong Network of which Sue has been an active Committee member for 7 years.

Sonia McDonald Executive Assistant

Sonia is driven by the opportunity to organise and provide remarkable customer service to our clients, assisting in any way she can. Her high level of experience in administration management along with her ability to organise, direct and implement a continuous smooth running of our office has made her a perfect fit for HR4Business.

Sonia joined the team in 2019 and offers one on one support to Sue Kelly and the team in achieving a happy and productive workflow along with developing a strong working relationship with businesses in continuing to provide to our clients the excellence in service that you have come to know and expect.