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Sydney, Nsw, Au

As the Chief People Officer at ELMO Software, I drive the strategic vision for our People & Culture team, reflective of our company purpose to ' unleash the impact of HR', ensuring that our team thrives in a dynamic SaaS environment, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning. As a P&C team, our expertise lies in scaling teams, optimizing HR processes, and implementing forward-thinking talent management strategies that align with our business goals. Passionate about employee engagement and development, I lead initiatives that empower our workforce, enhance productivity, and attract top-tier talent. Together, we are building a resilient, agile, and high-performing organization poised for sustained growth and success in the SaaS industry.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Pyrmont, Nsw, Au

Led talent acquisition and sourcing strategies across Veolia’s ANZ portfolio (6,000 employees) while supporting Paris HQ with global mobility and special projects. Personally managed Executive Search for ANZ Executive and senior leadership roles.Notable Achievements:+Secured approval and delivered an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for ANZ, uniting the workforce and enhancing attraction, retention, and engagement. Completed the 9-month project despite pandemic challenges, launching in November 2020.+Gained approval to replace Taleo with SAP SuccessFactors ATS as part of a broader HRIS project, overseeing its successful implementation and launch in September 2020, alongside supporting Enterprise HRIS & Payroll adoption.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Developed strategies to pipeline, attract and secure senior level and niche talent across Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, Sales & Marketing, and IT for Lion’s operations in Australia and New Zealand.Lion is the region’s largest Food and Beverage Company, renowned for its portfolio of beloved and trusted beer, wine, and dairy brands.

Perth, Wa, Au

Supported the HR Director at Contract Resources, an Industrial Services Contractor for the Energy and Resources sector, in delivering the Group's strategic People Plan. Key initiatives included implementing a new HRIS, executing a REM framework, developing competency frameworks, and leading Talent & Attraction projects such as ATS implementation, Diversity & Inclusion framework rollout, and a Corporate Social Responsibility action plan.Notable Achievement: Project Lead for the creation and global launch of an online Health & Safety/Employer Brand induction in October 2016, enhancing tender success rates and client retention, including Chevron.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Specialized in recruitment for Government, IT&T, eCommerce, and Advertising sectors at TRS, a boutique Sydney-based agency.

Taught English and life skills at a school in Garimudi, a remote Nepalese village, while immersing in local culture. Traveled extensively across India, exploring its diverse regions and traditions.

Altrincham, England, Gb

I spearheaded the establishment of a dynamic new division to cover Asia, headquartered in Singapore and Hong Kong. The division specializes in sourcing and securing top-tier talent for complex infrastructure projects across Mining, Civil Engineering, Tunneling, and Rail sectors within the Asia Pacific region.+Strategic Leadership: Built the division from the ground up, defining operational frameworks and market strategies to align with the region's unique needs and opportunities.+Team Development: Successfully managed and mentored a high-performing team of six consultants, fostering collaboration and driving exceptional outcomes in talent acquisition.+Client Partnerships: Cultivated strong relationships with industry-leading clients, ensuring tailored recruitment solutions that met critical project demands.+Market Impact: Delivered on high-stakes projects, securing niche professionals critical to complex and large-scale developments across multiple countries.Through this role, I drove business growth and solidified the company’s presence as a trusted partner for talent acquisition in the Rail infrastructure and engineering sectors across Asia Pacific.

Bsc Hons European Studies

'A' Levels (Diploma Level), Sociology, French & Spanish