Newport Consulting Engineers

Harrisons was engaged to manage NCE’s HR function, including developing a HR Plan and providing hands-on support with an on-site Human Resources Manager embedded within the business for two days per week.

Key areas of focus included:

• Understanding the Business & HR Needs – Conducting an in-depth HR Health Check to gain insight into the business, its goals, and HR management requirements.
• Employee Engagement – Facilitating an organisation-wide Engagement Survey, presenting results, and conducting workshops to develop targeted action plans for improvement. Coordinating the implementation of engagement initiatives.
• Business Strategy – facilitating a workshop to assist the Directors with business strategy development
• HR Strategy Development – Creating a 12-month HR Plan aligned with business objectives and people management priorities.
• Compliance & Remuneration – Conducting an award and pay audit and reviewing employment contracts to ensure compliance with workplace legislation.
• Leadership & Team Development – Facilitating off-site management meetings and “One Team” sessions focused on team cohesion, DISC profiling, and leadership alignment.
• Performance Management – Advising, and coaching managers on effective employee performance management, including providing feedback, guidance, and ensuring award compliance.
• HR & WHS Policies – Reviewing and updating HR and Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures to reflect best practices and legal requirements.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding – Coordinating recruitment, enhancing induction, and onboarding processes while coaching managers to enhance hiring and retention practices.
• Workplace Well-being – Assessing existing policies and procedures and providing recommendations, including sourcing and implementing an Employee Assistance Program to strengthen safety, compliance and workplace well-being.