Wendy is a commercially focused, Senior Human Resources Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry for more than 15 years. She is skilled in Strategic HR Management, Operational HR Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, HR Systems, Performance Management and Talent Acquisition and Management. Wendy has an aptitude for business turnaround interventions and experience in managing complex restructuring and retrenchment processes. She has established HR departments from the ground up, working in greenfield operations, and has successfully optimised established HR Departments in brownfield operations. Wendy has experience in dealing with wage negotiations, dispute resolutions and developing productive relationships with Union Leadership. Wendy has excellent Project Management skills with a results-driven and Change Management focus. Wendy demonstrated Transformation and Compliance expertise with the ability to influence and build an inclusive performance driven work culture. Wendy also has experience in Community and Stakeholder relations and representing the company with key strategic stakeholders. Wendy has held several leadership positions and has a deep understanding of team dynamics, leadership and organisational development. She is adept in crises management and demonstrates resilience and clear thinking. Wendy is an ethical and a values driven Human Resources professional with a BCom Honours in Human Resource Management from the University of Pretoria. Wendy has over 15 years’ experience in her field across various organizations. Wendy also has a keen interest in e-commerce and digital marketing which has resulted in the development of her own, profit-for-purpose company during the course of her sabbatical. Wendy continually develops herself and acquires new skills. Wendy enjoys the outdoors, travelling and spending time with her family.