FARZANA KHAN HR coordinator Fink Group
Farzana Khan looks after the entire HR department at Fink Group, which employs up to 500 people working in well-known restaurants such as Quay, Bennelong, OTTO Sydney and OTTO Brisbane. Prior to this position, the company had no HR department and no source of support for advice on legalities, compliances, regulatory changes, etc. Since stepping into the role, Khan has introduced and updated policies and procedures, set up proper formatting for contracts and job descriptions, initiated structured training, and worked on development plans for employees. As HR coordinator, Khan manages all aspects of HR, including job analysis, recruitment and onboarding, reward and recognition, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, L&D and succession planning. Khan credits her CEO, Karyn Kajan, who has a deep understanding of HR, as being her mentor since before day one. In April 2016, she assisted her CEO with the centralisation of the Fink Group, which involved relocating all teams, from accounts to operations, to a new head office.
TAMMY KOKKINOS General manager, HR Pentana Solutions
Tammy Kokkinos has been instrumental in the creation of automotive technology provider Pentana’s global HR department. In her time with the company, Pentana has expanded to 12 countries, from Australia and New Zealand to Southeast Asia and China, Europe and the US. Her ability to manage all matters HR has been the reason why the business has been able to get the cultural part of the expansion right. In line with the company’s expansion, Kokkinos launched a series of initiatives, beginning with a new vision and mission initiative, induction programs, internal communication platforms, cultural initiatives, clubs and health programs, and key event celebrations, which are all global. She has also been involved in all aspects of Pentana’s transformation, and continues to juggle all her responsibilities with professionalism. Kokkinos’ achievements and vision have made her a prime candidate for future executive leadership.
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