HELEN SCHWALGER
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 8 years of experience spanning human resources, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management. Skilled in partnering with leaders to drive people strategy, support organisational growth, and implement best-practice HR solutions across fast-paced and compliance-driven industries. Experienced in handling both strategic and operational HR tasks, from policy and ER support to high-volume recruitment, onboarding, and performance frameworks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR / Talent Lead
Shadbolt Group
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided generalist HR support across departments, including employee relations, policy guidance, and performance support.
- Led recruitment strategy and workforce planning in alignment with organisational goals and internal restructuring.
- Partnered with leadership on role design, talent planning, and future capability mapping.
- Managed security clearance onboarding and Defence compliance including vetting, police checks, and eligibility verification.
- Oversaw end-to-end onboarding and internal mobility processes for staff transitions.
- Developed an internal recruitment model that saved $150K+ annually in agency fees.
- Implemented onboarding improvements that increased retention and engagement across the first 90 days.
HR & Recruitment Business Partner (National)
Supagas
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided national HR and recruitment support across blue- and white-collar roles.
- Delivered high-volume recruitment campaigns while supporting compliance, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
- Supported hiring managers with coaching on interview practices, onboarding, and people issues.
- Maintained monthly reporting and workforce data for executive leadership.
- Coordinated compliance documentation, pre-employment checks, and medical clearances.
- Filled over 250 roles in 18 months across logistics, sales, technical, and corporate functions.
- Streamlined recruitment operations and built national recruitment registers to improve transparency and speed to hire.
HR & Finance Support – System Planning Administrator
MUFG Bank (Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ)
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared HR and project reporting including manpower, utilisation, and capitalisation for monthly audits.
- Supported global HR and finance teams with cost centre allocation, expense reporting, and document compliance.
- Assisted with procurement, office systems, asset tagging, and internal communications.
National Admin & HR Support Coordinator
Regal Beloit Distribution
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided end-to-end administrative support across operations, dispatch, HR onboarding, and logistics.
- Assisted HR with interview bookings, onboarding documentation, and maintaining employee files.
- Supported accounts, purchasing, and data entry during peak periods.
Education
Short Course - Effective Interviewing & Selection Skills
AHRI
03-2024
Advanced Certificate - Psychology & Counselling
The Career Academy
11-2020
National Business Management Certificate - Business, Employment & Computing
NZ Business College
02-2006
Skills
- Generalist HR Support & Advisory
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Workforce Planning & Role Design
- End-to-End Recruitment Strategy
- Clearance & Defence Onboarding
- Stakeholder Engagement & People Partnering
- Talent Development & Onboarding Programs
- HR Systems, Reporting & Documentation
- Policy Development & Compliance
- Culture & Engagement Initiatives
- HRIS Systems
- JobAdder
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Compliance Platforms
- Doc-Web
- Employment Hero
- Xero
References
Available upon request.
Sectors Industry Experience
- People & Culture
- Defence & Security
- Industrial Services
- Logistics
- Financial Services
- Corporate Support
Timeline
Senior HR / Talent Lead
Shadbolt Group
01.2024 - 12.2025
HR & Recruitment Business Partner (National)
Supagas
01.2022 - 12.2024
HR & Finance Support – System Planning Administrator
MUFG Bank (Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ)
01.2018 - 12.2022
National Admin & HR Support Coordinator
Regal Beloit Distribution
01.2012 - 12.2018
Short Course - Effective Interviewing & Selection Skills
AHRI
Advanced Certificate - Psychology & Counselling
The Career Academy
National Business Management Certificate - Business, Employment & Computing
NZ Business College
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