Lara Lorefice
Ragusa
Profilo professionale
Highly organised and detail-oriented professional with excellent planning and organisational skills. Proven ability in problem-solving and adapting effectively to dynamic and fast-paced environments. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a solid aptitude for developing successful relationship-based strategies.
Panoramica
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Esperienza lavorativa
People and Culture Industry Partner
RMIT University
Melbourne
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Co-designed Human Resource Management topics for HRM undergraduate students
- Delivered guest lectures both in Melbourne and Singapore to provide students with real-world industry insights on HRM topics and help them bridging the gap between theory and practice.
- Prepared case studies to illustrate key concepts and highlight industry trends, challenges, and opportunities relevant to the topic.
People & Culture Business Partner
Scope
Melbourne
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Provided strategic employee relations advice to Senior Leaders and Managers, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.
- Supported core people processes, including engagement surveys, performance and salary reviews, and goal setting.
- Partnered with leadership on workforce planning, succession, and organisational capability initiatives.
- Managed performance, misconduct, and grievance cases, including internal investigations.
- Coached leaders to improve team performance, engagement, and retention through data-driven strategies.
- Delivered monthly people insights and reports on retention, engagement, compliance, and performance.
Talent Acquisition & Projects Coordinator - People & Culture
Scope
Melbourne
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated full internal recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate management, interviews, compliance checks, and onboarding documentation.
- Prepared monthly recruitment reports for Unions to ensure transparency.
- Acted as subject matter expert on EBA and Australian legislation for the Talent Acquisition team.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to improve recruitment processes and efficiency.
Talent Acquisition Administrator - People & Culture
Scope
Melbourne
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported Talent Acquisition team across recruitment lifecycle, including compliance, offers, and candidate management.
- Assisted with interview coordination, document preparation, and candidate communication.
- Collaborated with Learning & Engagement team on onboarding and scheduling training.
- Served as NDIS Worker Screening Officer, ensuring compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.
Assistant Property Manager
Hayden Real Estate
Melbourne
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with lease terms.
- Documented the condition of the property to manage security deposits and potential disputes.
- Provided regular reports to the Property Management Team, highlighting key issues and recommendations.
- Supported tenants with their concerns, inquiries, and requests.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair work with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely responses and quality service.
Consultant - Law Firm
De Marchi and Associates - Barristers and Solicitors
Melbourne
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared legal paperwork such as wills, financial/medical powers of attorney, probates and all other court documents involved in cross-border legal issues.
- Conducted thorough legal research to analyze regulations, case law, legal precedents relevant to the client's situation.
- Assisted in legal proceedings and provided support in pre-trial preparations, documents discovery, and case strategy development.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information related to family law, property law, criminal law, and commercial law.
Migration Law Paralegal
Australia Legal
Melbourne
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared visa applications and all legal documents required and ensured compliance with the Australian Migration Law requirements.
- Monitored law developments and procedural changes to improve clients service quality and case outcomes.
- Maintained database and files and handled administrative tasks such as filling, record-keeping, and data entry.
- Assisted in initial client consultations and gathered all relevant information about client's immigration history and visa goals.
Trainee Lawyer
Giammusso & Scuderi Law Firm
Catania
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Conducted legal research on various issues, compiling relevant case law and statutes to support litigation strategies.
- Attended client meetings and consultations, taking detailed notes and contributing to case strategy discussions.
- Participated in court proceedings, observing hearings and assisting senior lawyers with trial preparation.
- Managed case files and documentation, maintaining organised records and ensuring timely follow-up on case progress.
Istruzione
Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
RMIT University
Melbourne01.2021
Cert. IV Business - undefined
Rhodes College
Melbourne01.2017
Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza - International Contract Law
Università di Catania
01-2016
Competenze
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
Active Listening and Empathy
Conflict Resolution
Relationship-Building Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Client Relationship Management
Customer-Centric Approach
Stakeholder Management
Siti web
Certificazioni
Australian HR Institute (AHRI) member, 2021-01-01
Professional Development
- Investigating Workplace Misconduct, Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Melbourne, VIC, 2024-01-01
- Mental Health First Aid (accredited), Mental Health First Aid International, Melbourne, VIC, 2024-01-01
- Performance Management, Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Melbourne, VIC, 2023-01-01
Awards
Vice-Chancellor's List Award for Academic Excellence, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 2021-01-01
Languages
Italiano
Madrelingua
Inglese
Esperto
C2
Cronologia
People and Culture Industry Partner
RMIT University
01.2023 - 01.2026
People & Culture Business Partner
Scope
11.2022 - 01.2026
Talent Acquisition & Projects Coordinator - People & Culture
Scope
12.2021 - 11.2022
Talent Acquisition Administrator - People & Culture
Scope
08.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Hayden Real Estate
01.2020 - 04.2021
Consultant - Law Firm
De Marchi and Associates - Barristers and Solicitors
09.2019 - 04.2020
Migration Law Paralegal
Australia Legal
11.2018 - 08.2019
Trainee Lawyer
Giammusso & Scuderi Law Firm
11.2015 - 04.2016
Cert. IV Business - undefined
Rhodes College
Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
RMIT University
Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza - International Contract Law
Università di Catania