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BespokeHR

A diverse range of industries

With a wide range of experience in both generalist and consulting roles across private, government, and NGO sectors, I’m well-equipped to handle all kinds of HR challenges that CEOs and senior leaders face.

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What I’m known for

I work with business owners and leaders who want practical, down-to-earth support when it comes to their people. My goal is to make managing the people side of your business feel positive — not overwhelming — by giving you clear guidance and advice you can trust.

I adapt best-practice HR and leadership strategies so they work for small businesses — no unnecessary complexity, just solutions that fit your business, your structure, and your values.

At the heart of what I do is helping you feel more confident making decisions about your people. I’m here as a sounding board, a problem solver, and a trusted advisor — adding value where it matters and making a real difference to your business.

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People & Culture

I’ve been a trusted advisor to the companies I’ve helped lead, boosting employee engagement and enhancing organisational culture. I’ve also developed best-practice, future-focused, and globally relevant HR frameworks that promote and advocate for people development. I assess a company’s culture and work closely with management to ensure it aligns with the business’s core objectives. This involves understanding the current culture and working with the leadership team to shape the desired future culture. With strong observational skills and a deep understanding of how organisational behaviour influences culture, I’m able to pinpoint how these nuances impact the overall company environment.

Employee Engagement

I’ve been a trusted advisor to the companies I’ve helped lead, boosting employee engagement and enhancing organisational culture by developing best-practice, future-focused, and globally relevant HR frameworks that promote and advocate for people development. I build positive relationships at all levels of the business through mutual respect and interactions that are reflective, considerate, and collaborative.

“As a small and busy business, Lisa has been a huge help to us in navigating some of our of HR requirements. She took the time to understand the unique needs of our field of work, the culture of the business we are striving to foster, and helped us develop some tailored H&S and employment resources that fit the bill perfectly. She is very friendly and approachable, but also has extensive experience in both large and small businesses alike that she is very willing to share. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Lisa to help you with your HR needs.”

— Jeremy Austin, Director, Asterix Structures

About Lisa

I’m a down-to-earth, engaging, and commercially focused senior HR professional with over 25 years’ experience across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, education, aviation, and professional services. I’ve had the opportunity to lead innovative change initiatives and contribute as a thought leader, aligning commercial and people strategies to build sustainable workforces.

My passion for human resources began early in my career when I saw companies using cookie-cutter approaches to people practices, when a more individualised approach could have made a significant difference for both employees and the organisation.

I create bespoke solutions tailored to each organisation, taking an employee-centric approach to drive and influence business outcomes. I believe that highly skilled, highly engaged, and highly valued employees are the foundation of business success.

Qualifications

My formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology) from the University of Canterbury.

I am a current member of HRINZ and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), as well as a Certified Professional member of AHRI.

I also serve as a mentor in AHRI’s mentoring program, supporting the next generation of HR professionals.

With a strong passion for wellbeing, I earned a Mental Health First Aid Certificate in 2018 through CoLiberate, an accredited provider of Mental Health First Aid certification.

“We engaged Lisa to undertake a full HR review of our organisation after we were struggling with high turnover. Lisa brought a professional and practical approach to the review, leaving us with a comprehensive report and recommendations which we could action. The report identified the need for a dedicated HR resource and following a successful recruitment process, we were able to make a real difference to our people and capability function. The comprehensive report that Lisa produced set out a roadmap for the new HR resource and within a year we had reduced our turnover and were even finalists in the HRNZ and HRD awards.”

— Cathy Hendry, Managing Director, Strategic Pay Ltd