Nadine van der Merwe
People Operations Manager | HR Consultant | Employee Engagement & Retention Specialist
Summary
Dynamic HR Consultant & People Operations Manager. 8+years experience in transforming workplaces by building motivated, high-performing teams. Recognized for reshaping hiring strategies, driving employee engagement, & aligning people with roles where they thrive. Consulting independently through NB Consulting, delivering tailored HR solutions to organizations seeking stronger recruitment pipelines & long-term workforce retention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Consultant
NB Consulting
07.2024 - Current
- Provide HR consulting services to SMEs and entrepreneurs across industries.
- Draft and review employee contracts, NDAs, and compliance documents.
- Lead recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee placement processes.
- Design and deliver training and mentorship programs to build leadership pipelines.
- Implement conflict resolution frameworks to improve employee relations and retention.
- Advise organizations on HR compliance and best practices to strengthen long-term workforce sustainability.
Manager Key Accounts & Office
Big Red Adventure Tours
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Acted as De-Facto HR lead, managing all recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of office staff.
- Negotiated and influenced policy changes regarding staff hours, pay structures, and working conditions.
- Cultivated a foundation of trust and mutual respect with Key Account Holders, which significantly contributed to long-term partnerships and sustained business growth.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Enhanced workflows and job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Collaborated with leadership to ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment best practices.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration -
European Institute of Management & Technology
09.2025
CHRM; CHRP & Labor Law - undefined
Learners Point Academy
12.2023
BA - Music & Sound Production
Allenby Assoc Bournemouth & Poole
12.2002
Skills
People Coaching & Career Development
Highlights
• Influenced company-wide HR policy changes, securing improved staff hours, pay, and working conditions.
• Mentored cross-department leaders into new roles, resulting in multiple successful cross-functional transfers.
• Guided employees through major organizational restructure while maintaining performance and stability across teams.
Timeline
HR Consultant
NB Consulting
07.2024 - Current
Manager Key Accounts & Office
Big Red Adventure Tours
10.2019 - 03.2024
CHRM; CHRP & Labor Law - undefined
Learners Point Academy
BA - Music & Sound Production
Allenby Assoc Bournemouth & Poole
Doctor of Business Administration -
European Institute of Management & Technology
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