Dia Linehan
Maroubra,Australia
Summary
Experienced global HR professional with over 18 years of success in strategic and operational HR functions across diverse industries. Proven expertise in driving organizational effectiveness, fostering employee engagement, and implementing HR strategies aligned with global business objectives. Extensive experience managing HR operations across EMEA, ANZ, USA, UAE, and JPAC regions, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, change management, and cultural transformation. Skilled in leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and enhance HR processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of People & Culture
Grok Academy Pty Ltd
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Not for Profit Tech Industry
- All people related subject matter expert for our employees within Australia and NZ
- Developed and executed the People Strategy to align with the organisation's 2030 strategic goals, facilitating a shift from project-based to product-based operations across Australia and NZ
- Collaborated with executive leadership to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement through targeted initiatives
- Managed the full talent acquisition lifecycle and oversaw the implementation of EmploymentHero and employee engagement surveys
- Resolved complex employee relations issues and led change management during significant organizational restructuring
- Developed employees to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals using the resources and tools created internally, and tailoring capabilities framework
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, career development, performance plan implementation, disciplinary actions)
- Created all HR policies and procedures, introduced & implemented Employment Hero platform, created new onboarding process (since Grok is a remote organisation), implemented change management after the 1st restructure
- Managed the full downsizing of Grok from 220 employees to 22 employees due to the loss of funding in the 2nd restructuring
- Closely support and managed 1 direct report
- Tech
- Reason for leaving: Redundancy due to loss of funding
Head of HR (Global)
Mastt Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Software
- All People related subject matter expert for ANZ, UAE, USA, JPAC and working with our HR vendors where needed
- Fostered a strong organisational culture and provided strategic HR guidance to senior leaders to enhance workforce effectiveness
- Implemented efficient HR processes, focusing on continuous improvement and talent development
- Software
Human Resources Manager
CurrencyFair
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Global Fintech (Zai as off November 2021)
- Managed HR function across all CurrencyFair’s locations: Dublin, UK, Portugal, Poland, Greece, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Philippines, UAE & China
- Led HR functions across multiple regions, managing recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with local employment laws
- Developed and implemented HR policies and training initiatives, enhancing performance management and employee engagement across diverse teams
- Played a critical role in crisis management during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring employee well-being and operational continuity
- Managed benefits and compensation – salary scales, bonus structures, annual leave, sick leave etc
- Coached and assisted management on issues affecting morale, performance and organisational effectiveness during COVID 19
- Identify and recommend areas of improvement to internal standard operating procedures, including team restructuring, wellness and morale
- Managed the Payroll function for all locations
- Global Fintech (Zai as off November 2021)
- Reason for leaving: Moved back to Sydney from Dublin
Regional Human Resources Manager (APAC & Japan)
Refinitiv
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Thomson Reuters – Finance & Risk
- All recruitment for the 3 divisions - the Sales, Engineering and Call centre Support
- Training and development in collaboration with multiple geography/business leaders
- Directed recruitment and performance management initiatives for dual divisions, collaborating with senior leadership to drive organisational effectiveness
- Managed employee relations and implemented strategies to improve engagement and retention during significant structural changes
- Supported and managed the acquisition and merger of Thomson Reuters– Sales & Finance by Blackrock
- Thomson Reuters – Finance & Risk
- Reason for leaving: Moved to Dublin
HRBP (contact)
AusGrid NSW
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Sydney Electricity
- End to end volume recruitment for all sub-station – lineworkers, Engineers, Project managers across 16 departments
- The central point of contact for all Group Operations HR matters for my portfolio managers (after the new privatisation), providing HR advice to leaders on people related issues, including the interpretation of relevant industrial instruments and employment terms and conditions and Ausgrid policy
- Provide advice and guidance on the use of core HR process e.g
- Performance planning and review, remuneration review, recruitment & onboarding, performance management, talent & succession planning, change management
- Support HR Business Partners in the effective roll out of core people processes and assisting with the change management delivery and be able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and judgement
- Liaison with Payroll on new starters, movement and salary related issues to ensure smooth internal mobility and onboarding experience
- Review and generation of HR documentation as required
- Support and coach operational frontline leaders to build knowledge & capability around core P&C HR processes
- Assist the HR team in delivery of companywide survey tools
- Prepare detailed reports on relevant employee programs, performance and remuneration
- Sydney Electricity
Education
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Human Resources Management
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand01-2018
Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
TAFE Sydney
Sydney, Australia01-2012
Skills
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employment law
- Leadership coaching
- Training and Development
Affiliations
- MAHRI Professional
Certification
- Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification – Various Providers offering certifications endorsed by professional coaching associations.
- Graduate Certificate in Change Management - UNSW (currently pursuing)
Timeline
Head of People & Culture
Grok Academy Pty Ltd
04.2023 - 08.2024
Head of HR (Global)
Mastt Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Manager
CurrencyFair
03.2020 - 01.2022
Regional Human Resources Manager (APAC & Japan)
Refinitiv
09.2018 - 10.2019
HRBP (contact)
AusGrid NSW
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Human Resources Management
Auckland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
TAFE Sydney
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