Kristy-Lee Johnston – Leader of the Pack
Footprint HR was established and is directed by Kristy-Lee Johnston, an experienced and qualified recruiter and HR Consultant, and a Central Coast local, who has more than 10 years recruitment / HR experience both in Sydney and on the Central Coast. Kristy-Lee has tertiary qualifications in both Psychology and Human Resource Management and has completed industry specific studies through the recruitment industries governing body, the RCSA.
Kristy started Footprint Recruitment in early 2006 with a clear goal in mind – bring a fresh approach to Recruitment on the Central Coast, and provide a dedicated local service which specialised in office support and professional service placements, and which offered a new level of professionalism, flexibility and experience to the local market.
After working closely with a large range of local clients, particularly small businesses, she identified the need for a more specialised local HR service which was specifically aimed at assisting small businesses to achieve compliance and excellence in HR, employee management and engagement. Footprint HR was established in 2010 to meet this need.
Kristy has always been considered to a bit of a nerd (well by some anyway) – it probably all started with she took a ‘times tables’ type machine onto Romper Room for show and tell when she was 4 (she thought the kid next to her with the emu egg was more of a nerd!). She likes to study, and learn new skills, but she’s not much of a book worm, more of an action taker!
Those who know Kristy well know that she doesn’t tend to ‘muck around’ she weighs up situations and makes decisions quickly and decisively and then gets action happening immediately. So it should be no surprise that the decision to start a business and the opening of the doors on the first leased office space in East Gosford took less than 10 days (yes it was a busy 10 days!).
That was March 2006, and since then Footprint Recruitment has continued to grow from strength to strength. Having developed great relationships with local businesses, and delivered on promises with a frank, honest and informative approach Footprint Recruitment was welcomed to the market place with open arms. The latest developments have included the launch of a new specialist HR brand – Footprint HR which hit the market in 2010.
On the personal front Kristy lives on the Coast at Forresters Beach and loves it! Her hubby still works in Sydney (like many Coasties) growing his career in the IT industry and they have 2 little girls (and 2 huskies) to keep them busy!
Zoe Voss – HR Helper
Zoe worked in many industries before deciding that HR was where she wanted to be. Like many of us she started in Retail, and also spent many years in administration positions in legal, conveyancing and real estate industries – so she helps a lot with our administration.
Zoe joined Footprint Recruitment in 2009 as a Junior Receptionist, and has developed her role over time to basically be our in house coordinator and organiser. Zoe is a natural born organiser and loves getting all of our client gifts together. So that fabulous gift wrapping at Christmas time is thanks too Zoe! She also likes things to be tidy – her desk is a shining example and the smell of the Glen 20 every morning is proof! She is also known to keep the office in order and isn’t afraid to let us know if something isn’t put away where it should be.
Zoe has spent the last 2 years studying at TAFE at night and has just completed her Diploma in Human Resources.
Zoe is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and skills in the HR arena; she is going to be an integral team member in our HR services area. She has a strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Industrial Relations legislation, and is looking forward to working with local businesses on developing their HR systems.
On a personal note Zoe is really close to her family and loves spending time with friends. She lives with her partner David, beloved dog Jaz and her budgie and fish. Zoe plays netball for Kincumber and has become our resident ‘fitness fanatic’!
Cathy Boyd – People Partner
Cathy is the newest member to our team and will be joining Footprint Recruitment and HR with a wealth of experience in business and sales orientated roles across a broad range of industries. Cathy has an exceptional curiosity and interest in business and is looking forward to working with our clients to help them achieve greater business success through quality placements and the best matched people for their teams.
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