Shaneen joined SMS in September 2008 as the Director, Human Resources. In conjunction with the executive leadership team, Shaneen is responsible for developing the human resources strategy and implementing systems and processes that support the achievement of business objectives. This includes the attraction, retention, professional development and the remuneration of our people.
During 2009, Shaneen delivered our People First human resources strategy, establishing a three year plan for our people initiatives. Under this plan, Shaneen and her team have delivered a program of work including the a new approach to performance management and reward, an employee engagement survey, the introduction of a human resources information system and a revised professional development framework, amongst other things.
Prior to joining SMS, Shaneen was the Head of Policy & Talent Development at law firm Allens Arthur Robinson, where she spent eight years in various human resources roles including Group Manager, People & Performance and Acting Director of Human Resources. Her key achievements included managing the human resources activities associated with a major merger involving 1700 employees, designing and implementing a career management on-line resource and overhauling the firm's approach to performance management and remuneration.
Shaneen is a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and has a Masters of Labour Law and Relations from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations from the University of Canberra and a Bachelor of Arts degree from ANU.