WE ARE PART OF YOUR TEAM
When you partner with Core HR, we will be directly involved in your business working with your people and people leaders. We will be onsite regularly in your business, and always available and contactable. We are dedicated to achieving your business goals.
Layne Burgess
Senior HR Business Partner
With over 16 years of HR experience, Layne is a senior HR Business Partner who has been with us from the very beginning. She oversees our HR Helpdesk and Recruitment activities across all client portfolios.
She has significant experience in Employee & Industrial relations as well as Change Management across both New Zealand and Australia. Layne has successfully implemented numerous operational efficiency projects, such as major restructures and positive culture change and employee engagement.
Outside of work, Layne enjoys escaping the city, particularly heading up north to the Bay of Islands, as well as spending time with her family.
James Wall-Manning
Senior HR Business Partner
James joined Core HR in 2020 and holds over 10 years of experience across both management and HR roles. He specialises in all things people - building capability, supporting and addressing issues, and developing frameworks to enable high performance.
James’ background in leading teams has influenced his passion for supporting leaders in difficult conversations. Throughout the years, he has also developed extensive experience in employment relations and performance management.
James enjoys tapping into his very sociable side when not on the job. He loves travelling whenever possible as well as spending time with friends and family.
Rebecca Gargiulo
HR Advisor/ Payroll Consultant
Rebecca has 7 years of experience in both HR and payroll and has been with us for the duration of that journey. She takes care of payroll for small to medium businesses, our HR Helpdesk, as well as project work including employment contracts.
Rebecca comes from a community services background which helped her develop a strong ‘people’ focus that she carries with her in her role. She is especially passionate about helping others and building strong and positive relationships with clients.
Off the clock, Rebecca loves walking, going to the gym and spending time with her family. She also enjoys op shopping.
Keren Norling
Recruitment Partner
Keren has been with us for almost 4 years and has 20 years of recruitment under her belt. She takes care of recruitment across all levels, from attraction and selection strategies to recruitment training.
She has a deep love for recruitment, particularly for the way it enables her to help people. Keren is especially interested in understanding the needs of departments, teams and businesses and helping them find people that complement these requirements.
On her off days, she loves supporting her young boys across their various sports, playing netball and exploring New Zealand whenever she gets the chance.
Tricia Hughes
Recruitment Partner
Tricia has over 4 years of HR management and recruitment experience and has been part of our team for almost a year. At Core HR, she handles recruitment duties for our clients and oversees the recruitment process from start to finish.
Having worked her way up from sales assistant to regional manager in the past, Tricia has a keen understanding of the retail landscape and a passion for placing candidates in the right situations and positions.
On her off days, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She is a self-described foodie and loves spending time outdoors, preferably at the beach.
Sara Steele
HR/Recruitment Administrator
Sara has been with us for the past three years and has accumulated plenty of HR and recruitment experience over that time. She takes care of recruitment for our clients as well as helpdesk duties.
A passionate HR professional, Sara enjoys the variety of challenges the industry offers. She has a particular interest in learning and understanding employment law, ensuring client work is always up to legal standards.
In her spare time, Sara is big on exploring new places and indulging in new experiences. She also loves to spend time with her family and friends.
Francesco Bravi
Marketing Assistant
Francesco Joined Core HR in early 2023 to kickstart his marketing career. He comes from a communications background which includes a Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies and Public Relations.
He takes care of most of the marketing activities here at Core HR, from posting on social media to maintaining the website. Francesco is especially fond of the analytical side of marketing, and measuring the impact of campaigns through numbers.
In his spare time, Francesco enjoys making music, cooking and spending time with his friends and family; generally keeping as busy as possible.
Amber Hinkley
HR/Recruitment Administrator
Amber is the newest member of the team, having joined us in early 2024. She offers support on our HR Helpdesk as well as the recruitment space.
Amber has experience working on HR projects like job description rewrites, policy and procedure updates and employment contract reviews. With a law background, she is very passionate about employment relations, compliance and the more legal aspects of HR.
When not at work, Amber likes to keep busy, whether that’s going to the gym or exploring new places. She loves spending time at home with family, or reading a good book.
Ashley Ganda
Office Administrator/Accounts Support
Ashley joined Core HR in 2024 as an office administrator, bringing nearly four years of experience in similar positions, ensuring smooth office operations and accounts support.
As a Law and Finance student, she really enjoys her administrative position because it allows her to apply elements of her degree in a real-world setting, whilst expanding her knowledge through her accounts work.
In her spare time, Ashley likes to get away from the city, preferably to have a break in the sunshine. She loves travelling with friends and family whenever possible but also enjoys tapping into her (self-proclaimed) bookworm personality.