Julie Hawkins
Warriewood,New South Wales
Summary
Passionate and driven HR professional dedicated to Talent Acquisition and Learning, with a strong background spanning various facets of HR, TA, and L&D. Track record includes successfully collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practice solutions aimed at nurturing and retaining top talent. As a collaborative team member and catalyst for change, excel in delivering innovative tools and strategies that enhance business outcomes. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture. Successfully builds future leadership by elevating talent. Establishes and maintains effective recruitment metrics, processes, systems and tools to deliver five star candidate experiences and contribute to company employment brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager, Asia Pacific Region
Bambora/Worldline Australia/ANZ Wordline
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Established TA function (5.5 FTE) for Australia to support 5 entities - Bambora, Ingenico, Paymark (NZ) and establishment of Worldline Services Australia and joint venture with ANZ Bank, ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions
- Partnered with Manpower RPO to deliver end to end recruitment and onboarding (2021-2023)
- Implemented new global recruitment approval process and ATS for hiring managers, including creating and delivering training
- Created processes, tools and training for hiring managers on recruitment and talent attraction
- Continuous Improvement projects – collaborated with wider HR team & Business to enhance the onboarding process and new hire experience
- Collaborated with global TA and communications colleagues on EVP project
- Championed diversity and inclusion through collaboration with Women in tech groups – Geeq Girl and Code like a girl
- Lead CSR initiatives and launched volunteering - partnered with Salvation Army and Clean up Australia
- Worked in partnership with key universities in Taiwan and Malaysia to create intern and graduate programs for development teams and operations
- Lead social committee to deliver fun and engaging events to help build new culture.
- Increased quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Enhanced efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in hiring process.
HRBP + University Relations Manager ( Contract)
Biogen
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented revamped onboarding process to support growth of the Australian business
- Continuous Improvement projects – collaborated with payroll to implement a new mobile enabled app for timesheet tracking and leave management system
- Partnered with global HR team to implement Workday enhancements for immigration and compensation tracking and reporting
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition to attract and select top talent
- Championed diversity and inclusion working with PAIG (Pharmaceuticals Australia Inclusion Group)
- Developed and presented University Relations strategic plan recommendations for 202.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
HR Consultant
Juleva Consulting
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Talent Acquisition – remote support for leave cover and overflow, process review and technology implementation
- Learning and Development – facilitation, course development, coaching
- HR Consulting - Wellness, Diversity, Performance Management, Leadership Development
- Change Management – Project planning, communication and stakeholder management.
- Sub contracted as Snr Consultant to TQ Solutions
HRBP + L&P Manager
Amgen
10.2016 - 04.2019
- L&P - Managed, facilitated and designed learning courses to support development to meet strategic business goals
- 20 courses delivered in 2018 plus Learning Week
- Talent planning and Coaching of line managers on performance management and talent acquisition/recruitment
- Performance recognition – contribute to the timely delivery of the annual review cycle
- Implemented revamped wellness project to support strategic objectives
- Capability development – partnering with L&D in Commercial and R&D to deliver learning week
- Continuous Improvement projects – collaborated with wider HR team & Business to implement TWO and FOCUS (global continuous improvement initiatives)
- Organisational design – partner with business leaders to review and redesign structures to meet evolving business needs
- Refurbishment project – collaborated with Facilities and Finance to deliver office refurbishment and move to ABW
- Coordinated WHS training to support office transformation project
- Championed diversity and inclusion.
Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
Amgen Australia
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Lead Talent Acquisition recruitment to implement best practice and achieve operational excellence in recruitment
- Designed and delivered Behavioural Interview training
- Worked in partnership with HR BP’s and Hiring Managers to bring talent into the business
- Implemented new technology to enhance candidate experience – Live Hire and Video My Job
- Prepared reports for Head of HR and CLT as required
- Worked in collaboration on HR to develop EVP communication
- Relaunched referrals and increased from 4 to 25%.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Hudson – Bayer RPO
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed a team of 6 to implement and deliver recruitment operational excellence in recruitment
- Worked in partnership with Bayer Hiring Managers & HRBP’s Managers to recruit key and senior talent into the business
- Presented market intelligence to key hiring managers through market mapping projects
- Acted as subject matter expert for Careers Site refresh project
- Project managed recruitment projects – Women’s Health and General Medicines Sales teams (team of 19)
- Shared updates on recruitment best practice through quarterly review
- Prepared reports for Head of HR and CLT as required
- Worked in collaboration on HR to develop EVP communication.
HR Project Manager
Amgen
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Acted as recruitment lead for Prolia recruitment project – 30 Reps/5 Managers
- Collaborated with project team to determine timelines and priorities
- Managed recruitment agencies who had been engaged to submit candidates
- Managed end to end recruitment process for Prolia team recruitment
- Developed recruitment materials – interviews guides, scenarios
- Coordinated logistics for assessments days and interviews
- Acted as Talent Acquisition Manager during periods of leave
- Supported Workday Implementation.
HR Generalist
Cochlear
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Talent planning and Coaching of Line Managers on Performance Management and Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
- Performance recognition – contributed to timely delivery of annual review cycle
- Capability development – partnering with L&D to identity learning and development needs
- Global platforms – ensured timely data capture and reporting on areas such as recruitment, terminations and workforce demographics
- Continuous Improvement projects – collaborated with wider HR team to review and refresh HR content on global intranet
- Organisational design – partner with business leaders to review and redesign structures to meet evolving business needs
- Summer Interns & Grads – develop and disseminate key collateral and messaging to promote Cochlear programs.
HR Manager
Philips Electronics Australia
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Coach Line Managers on Performance Management and Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to prepare remuneration and benefits packages for new hires
- Work with Line Managers to improve retention and address key engagement issues
- Support TA team to implement new global recruitment and selection tools
- Design and implement leadership development programs – Coaching, Change Management and Story Telling
- Lead key projects to ensure Philips ANZ is a sustainable business – Aging Workforce, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Program
- Compensation and benefits, yearly salary review
- Lead HR function for ANZ in divestment projects
- Work, Health and Safety & Workers compensation for all AU employees
- Act as escalation point and Lead for HR Function when HR Director was travelling and on leave
- Maintain HR relevant policies and procedures to ensure legislative compliance
- Project team member for implementation and training on new global HRIS - Workday
- Implementation of new Safety Training – Sentis ZIP
- Revamped New Starter Induction
- Educate managers on ER laws and practices
- Facilitate culture awareness, diversity and performance management workshops.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Talent 2 RPO (Philips and GrainCorp)
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Create and implement the GrainCorp Talent Acquisition Strategy, including Strategic Sourcing Strategy
- Lead a team of 3 recruiters to deliver recruitment operational excellence
- Work in partnership with GrainCorp People Development Manager on key Diversity and Inclusion Projects
- Lead Recruitment EVP refresh implementation project
- Deliver training to hiring managers on recruitment techniques
- Prepare reports for the Executives and the GNC Board
- Identify and prepare for key talent attraction events – Sydney Swifts, Dubbo Careers, Henty, Agquip
- Create collateral for Talent events.
Recruitment Manager/Talent Acquisition Lead
Philips Electronics Australia
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Lead a team of 2 recruiters to deliver recruitment operational excellence
- Work in partnership with Philips Hiring Managers & HR Managers to create demand forecasts
- Present market intelligence to key hiring managers
- Lead EVP refresh project
- Scope and deliver Onboarding project – Redcarpet /Silkroad
- Share updates on recruitment best practice through quarterly reviews
- Prepare reports for Head of HR and CLT as required
- Partner HR Managers on key HR Initiatives – HR Simplified
- Support Head of HR through Healthcare restructure
- Work in collaboration on HR to create HR Brand device
- Create work plan to map key projects and timelines
- Coach Hiring Managers on Recruitment and Selection
- Develop strategic sourcing plans.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Novotech Clinical Research Organisation
07.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Staffing Specialist
Quintiles Australia/New Zealand
01.2008 - 07.2009
Education
Master of Commerce, Human Resources & Industrial Relations -
UWS
Sydney 11.2001
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology, Sydney, Kuring-Gai
Sydney, NSW11.1996
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment
- Data-driven decision-making
- Candidate Sourcing
- Talent management
- Compensation analysis
- Onboarding Processes
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager, Asia Pacific Region
Bambora/Worldline Australia/ANZ Wordline
07.2021 - 04.2024
HRBP + University Relations Manager ( Contract)
Biogen
05.2020 - 07.2021
HR Consultant
Juleva Consulting
05.2019 - 05.2020
Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
Amgen Australia
10.2016 - 02.2018
HRBP + L&P Manager
Amgen
10.2016 - 04.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
Hudson – Bayer RPO
03.2016 - 10.2016
HR Project Manager
Amgen
10.2015 - 03.2016
HR Generalist
Cochlear
12.2014 - 10.2015
HR Manager
Philips Electronics Australia
07.2013 - 11.2014
Talent Acquisition Manager
Talent 2 RPO (Philips and GrainCorp)
08.2010 - 07.2013
Recruitment Manager/Talent Acquisition Lead
Philips Electronics Australia
08.2010 - 07.2013
Regional Human Resources Manager
Novotech Clinical Research Organisation
07.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Staffing Specialist
Quintiles Australia/New Zealand
01.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Commerce, Human Resources & Industrial Relations -
UWS
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology, Sydney, Kuring-Gai
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