Multi-awardwinning HR consultancy Pinnacle People Solutions continues to grow across Regional NSW.
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ronwyn Pearson is a multiaward-winning Human Resources (HR) specialist with more than 25 years’ experience providing strategic and operational human resource advice and solutions to both the public and private sectors. Like many women, she wears a multitude of hats: CEO and Principal Consultant of Pinnacle People Solutions (PPS); Director of several high-profile regional boards; Regional Employment Trials (Northern Inland) Employment Facilitator; devoted Beagle owner; and, her most treasured role, that of Mum. PPS is a boutique HR company providing high-quality, corporate standard services to regionally-based, small-to-medium and not-forprofit enterprises. Bronwyn achieved an Australian political first leading the candidate recruitment and assessment process for CountryMinded in 2016. Recently, she was engaged by the Australian Democrats to conduct their candidate assessment process for the 2019 Federal election. “I feel proud that PPS’ integrity, and commitment to regional and rural Australia, were key criteria in being awarded the project,” Bronwyn said. “My vision for PPS from the very beginning was to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainability and growth of regional communities,” she added. “As a regionally-based business ourselves, we recognise the unique challenges faced both by individuals and businesses in regional communities and deal with these directly. We become integrated with the business and act as their trusted advisors - not just providing 'fly-in, fly-out’ support. We adapt our advice and services to the specific needs of each client, taking a holistic approach to everything we do”, she said. Giving back to the community is central to Bronwyn’s business vision. In the 2018 financial year, Bronwyn provided pro bono support valued at more than $90,000. Bronwyn mentors four-to-six young people annually, to assist them with entry into the workforce. Bronwyn sits on the Board of several regional
organisations that share her values of integrity and commitment to community. She is the President of the North and Northwest Community Legal Service Board, and a Director on the Board of the New England Conservatorium of Music. PPS has achieved NSW-wide Local Government Procurement approved contractor status for the provision of HR services and selection by tender as a preferred HR, Safety and Training supplier for Armidale Regional Council. They were appointed to support Homes North, the social housing provider for the New England North West, in scaling to meet the demands of the Social Housing Management Transfer project, taking effect in 2019. PPS has grown its client base 900% since inception. “We started in Armidale, and now operate across three states, including multiple rural and remote locations. In 2018, we significantly expanded our service provision into Tamworth, and are continuing to grow throughout regional NSW,” Bronwyn said. Consistent with her commitment to building regional community, and economic capacity, Bronwyn - with project collaborator Rechelle Leahy - was appointed Employment Facilitator for the Northern Inland Region for the Regional Employment Trials Program. In one of only 10 regions selected for the Program by the Australian Government, Bronwyn works with local stakeholders across the region to develop place-based strategies to address employment challenges and provide opportunities for those who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment. “I am privileged to have this incredible opportunity to help regional communities and businesses develop employment opportunities and build economic capacity. There are some very exciting projects in the pipeline,” Bronwyn concluded. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Bronwyn won the 2018 award for Outstanding Business Leader at both the Armidale Regional and New England North West Business Awards, going on to represent Armidale at state level.
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ntroducing Gretel Khan, Recruitment Consultant with Pinnacle People Solutions. Gretel who joined PPS in January 2019, has more than 15 years' specialist experience in client account management, specialist recruitment and executive search. The Recruitment Consultant role is new to Pinnacle People Solutions and is the result of significant growth and employer demand across the New England North West. Pinnacle People Solutions is a boutique Human Resources (HR) business, specialising in providing tailored HR management advice and services to regionally based small-to-mediumsized businesses and the not-for-profit sector. PPS provides ethical and independent advice that is based on developing a comprehensive understanding of businesses and partnering with them to achieve their goals. Gretel's role is to work with Pinnacle People Solutions' clients to deliver high quality, tailored recruitment solutions that effectively match suitable candidates with roles and organisations. In this high paced role, she is responsible for implementing end to end recruitment processes, whilst developing and maintaining strategic relationships with clients and candidates. Gretel brings a wealth of experience with both metropolitan and regionally-based organisations to Pinnacle People Solutions. She is able to tap into her national networks to locate and match just the right person with the right skills for our clients. In fact, the more challenging the recruitment ask, the better. “I’m passionate about finding the perfect match between potential employees and our valued clients, to ensure that each client reaps the rewards of a great hire. Employees are the face of any organisation, so it is important that candidates’ expertise, personal attributes and presence in the community closely align with the ethos of our clients,” Gretel said. “I really like the way the business operates
with its focus on building relationships that are long term and strategic, and being a part of that is something I’m really enjoying,” she continued. CEO and Principal Consultant, Bronwyn Pearson feels that Gretel’s expertise has already contributed substantially to Pínnacle People Solutions. “Gretel has extensive experience in recruitment, along with excellent relationshipbuilding and outstanding communication skills. She has proven to be a truly welcome addition to our team,” Bronwyn said. “In addition, she is exceptionally skilled in high touch candidate recruitment processes and proactive search and utilises her extensive national networks to find candidates who may not yet have even considered their next employment opportunity. This approach is fundamental to Pinnacle People Solutions' recruitment and allows us to expand our offering,” Bronwyn concluded. The Pinnacle People Solutions team also includes Jessica Pearson, HR Project Officer. Jessica holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the field of psychology and assists Pinnacle People Solutions' clients with all stages of recruitment, including candidate screening, interviewing, and referee checking. She also develops HR Framework suites for clients, including policies, procedures, position descriptions and employment contracts. Her experience in psychology has also afforded her strong skills in mediation, counselling, and personality profiling. Jessica has been on the Pinnacle People Solutions team since the company was founded in 2013. Pinnacle People Solutions is a true local success story. Headquartered in Armidale, it is continuing to grow and will soon be moving into new offices in the heart of the CBD. In addition, Pinnacle People Solutions will shortly be commencing recruitment processes for two new staff, to enhance their service offering.
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