Melisha Abboy
@melishaabboy
Experienced HR professional specializing in employee relations, talent and performance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an ambitious HR professional with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Industrial Psychology and CIPD membership, bringing extensive experience across manufacturing, retail, finance and hospitality sectors. I have led employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training and employment equity initiatives, and developed policies, onboarding programs and wellness interventions that improved organizational culture and compliance.
In senior HR roles I have managed regional HR operations, coached leaders, handled disciplinary and CCMA matters, implemented performance and reward frameworks, and delivered measurable improvements in recruitment throughput, training compliance and employee engagement. I work strategically and analytically, prioritize inclusion, and focus on practical, evidence-based people solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Specialist
Lampac Flexibles
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Report to HR Executive Manager and revamped IR and performance frameworks by updating disciplinary policy, implementing performance and onboarding processes, and preparing cases for CCMA and section 189/197 consultations.
HR Manager
Marshalls World of Sport
Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Managed HR for 12 branches across KZN and EC, reduced recruitment SLA, managed payroll checks, led performance and training programs, and delivered culture and diversity initiatives while handling high-volume disciplinary cases.
Temp Recruitment Consultant
Cataler Toyota
May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)
Delivered month-to-month recruitment and resourcing solutions, recruited learners including international hires, and partnered with education providers to develop employability and learnership programmes.
HR Consultant
Palmed Medical
Feb 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Provided HR consultancy services across retail/medical operations including stakeholder support, policy guidance, and people-practice implementation to improve HR processes.
NEHR Consultant
Nedbank
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years 3 months)
Partnered with business units to align HR processes across the HR value chain, supported restructures and succession planning, managed IR cases and payroll updates, and led wellness initiatives recognized by the CEO.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CDChartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Associate Diploma in People Management (RQF Level 5), Human Resources / People Management
2023 -
Activities and societies: Subjects included organisational performance and culture, evidence-based practice, professional behaviours, employment relationship management, talent management, reward, wellbeing at work, and workforce planning.
Student registered for Associate Diploma in People Management (RQF Level 5) and CIPD membership number 8728381X, pursuing international HR accreditation.
UKUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Industrial Psychology
2004 - 2009
Grade: Bachelor's Merit pass
Completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Industrial Psychology, achieving NQF Level 7.
Mowat Park Girls High
Matric (South African National Senior Certificate), Secondary Education
1999 - 2003
Activities and societies: SCA Committee; Teenagers Against Drug Abuse committee.
Completed Matric with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Biology, Speech & Drama, and Arts.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Website
melscakes.co.zaJob categories
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