Richard Bayliss, Senior Manager, WCA Solutions

Richard Bayliss

Senior Manager

Specialities

Richard is a seasoned Human Resources professional, with experience in Mining and Resources (including remote FIFO), Engineering, Construction, Fabrication, Not-for-Profit (NDIS), Local Government, Community Services sectors.

Richard is a highly adaptable professional with demonstrated operational and strategic HR experience across a broad range of HR principles and industries. Adept at partnering with key stakeholders, building trust & confidence and influencing strategic outcomes. Experienced managing complex employee relations matters and developing & executing effective HR strategies.

Richard holds a Master of Science in Management majoring in Human Resource Management, University of Sunderland UK, 2023.

Richard is a highly effective and skilled HR Leader with specialist knowledge in a broad range of HR practices including:

  • Strategic HR Leadership – Aligning HR strategy with overall business strategy, participating in executive leadership teams, advising senior management (up to Executive Board-level) on HR/IR/ER related matters, leading HR departments and teams.
  • Conducting workforce analysis to identify talent gaps and future needs, developing and implementing succession plans, creating talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals, managing talent pipelines and talent pools.
  • Designing and implementing employee engagement surveys, analysing engagement data to identify areas for improvement, developing retention strategies to reduce turnover including recognition and reward programs.
  • Designing performance management systems, coaching leaders on effective performance management techniques, aligning performance goals with organizational objectives.
  • Identifying and developing high-potential employees, creating and facilitating leadership development programs, implementing mentoring and coaching initiatives, supporting leadership succession planning.
  • Developing and implementing DEI strategies, conducting diversity audits and assessments, facilitating training and workshops, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
  • HR Analytics and Metrics – Utilising HR data to drive strategic decision-making, conducting predictive analytics for talent management, measuring the effectiveness of HR initiatives.