My career began as a PA in a small company, where I quickly took on responsibility for all HR-related tasks with support from an external HR advisory firm. I discovered a passion for problem-solving in HR, which led me to join the advisory firm as an HR consultant, where I provided HR advice to other companies. This was a pivotal career move, giving me exposure to a wide range of HR issues and scenarios and equipping me with the knowledge I still rely on today. The next major step in my career was relocating to Melbourne for what I thought would be "a 1-year holiday." 8 years, many visas, and a lot of growth later, I’m now an Australian permanent resident, leading an incredible HR operations team at PageUp. In that time, PageUp has experienced exciting changes, including acquiring two businesses and being acquired itself, bringing lots of new opportunities and challenges. It’s an exciting time as we continue to grow and adapt, and I’m thrilled to be part of shaping this transformation. Throughout my HR career, I’ve moved through a variety of roles, from admin to advisory, consultant, and strategic business partner. I’m eager to see what’s next as we continue to evolve and make PageUp an even better place to work!

Along with my talented team, I support the global business in all HR operational activities. I provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and procedures, and oversee remuneration, benefits, and global mobility, including visa and relocation processes. I partner with leaders and employees to ensure HR practices align with business goals, while driving initiatives that enhance employee wellness and engagement. My role is focused on delivering practical, solutions-driven support, fostering a positive culture, and continue making PageUp a great place to work!

In my role in Team Talent, I have the opportunity to positively influence change and create a better working environment for our people. I’m motivated by seeing my efforts have a real impact. Employees are a company’s greatest asset, and I consider myself an advocate for their needs. I gather insights on what motivates employees, keeps them happy, and what they want from their workplace, then work with key decision-makers to implement and sustain positive changes. This could involve rolling out new benefits, promoting work-life balance, or encouraging career development opportunities. At PageUp we have an amazing feedback culture so our employees make this part easy!

HR is never boring because every person is unique. No two days are the same in my role and the variety keeps me motivated. Most of the time you can never plan for the conversations you have with employees so be open and be able to adapt depending on how the conversation goes. Be aware that a conversation or situation may not go down the path you envisaged, but be able to change your direction if needed otherwise you will get lost. There is usually no "one size fits all" approach to every situation so you need to be practical and think of the end goal and what is the best outcome in each scenario.