Melissa Behrend

Melissa Behrend is a seasoned Human Resources specialist with a rich background of over 20 years in the HR field, catering to various industries such as building & construction, manufacturing, retail, and not for profit organizations.

Her consultancy, HR On Call, provides dedicated assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, covering a wide array of employment concerns ranging from position identification to managing employees efficiently.

Key areas of expertise for Melissa include crafting and evaluating employment contracts, developing and revising HR policies and procedures, providing support in Performance Management, handling organizational restructuring, addressing employee relations issues like absenteeism and personal circumstances, interpreting awards and classifications, managing HR risks, offering training, outplacement and career transition services, and conducting assessments of HR positions.

Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing & HR along with a Master's in Business Administration. She actively participates in the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Australian Institute of Management.

Specializing in Mediation, Performance Management, HR Consulting, Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Job Descriptions, HR policy and Procedures, Outsourced HR department, Commercial applicable HR advice, HR Specialist SME's, Executive Search, and Executive Recruitment, Melissa Behrend brings a wealth of skills and expertise to the realm of Human Resources.