Laura Martin
PERTH
Summary
Remuneration & HR professional with 17 years’ experience across mining, resources, and heavy industry. Proven expertise in designing and managing remuneration frameworks, advising Boards and Remuneration Committees, and overseeing total rewards programs. Skilled in job evaluation, benchmarking, policy governance, payroll oversight, and delivering compliant and competitive reward strategies aligned with business objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager People
St Barbara Limited
10.2024 - Current
- Partnered with CEO & Board, supporting Remuneration Committee processes including STI/LTI reviews and benchmarking.
- Designed and implemented remuneration adjustments aligned to market data and industrial instruments.
- Oversaw payroll, HR governance, compliance, and executive people initiatives across Australia, PNG, and Canada.
General Manager HR
REGROUP Australia
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Led remuneration reviews, annual pay adjustments, and compliance with EA and legislation.
- Implemented ELMO recruitment and online induction, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Oversaw payroll processing and policy compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
HR Director, Energy & Resources (APAC)
Sodexo
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented global Total Rewards policies across APAC.
- Supported performance management, compensation frameworks, and HR compliance for 10,000+ workforce.
HR/Operations Manager
Programmed Offshore JV / Programmed Industrial Maintenance
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Oversaw $180M workforce budget, including payroll, remuneration structures, and commercial margin advice.
- Provided rates interpretation and remuneration advice for tenders, bids, and client negotiations.
- Managed remuneration cycles, job evaluations, and executive HR reporting.
HR Manager APAC
Maersk Supply Service
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed compensation and benefits programs across Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
- Negotiated with unions and provided market-aligned remuneration advice for offshore workforce.
HR Manager Offshore Operations
Mermaid Marine Australia
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Delivered remuneration advice and grading assessments across offshore operations.
- Reduced travel and workforce costs by 30% through system improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - HR, Business Management, Marketing
Murdoch University
Skills
- Remuneration & Benefits Strategy (STI/LTI, job evaluation, salary reviews)
- Executive & Board Advisory (Remuneration Committee support)
- HR Governance & Compliance (Policies, frameworks, reporting)
- HR Systems & Analytics (ADP, ELMO, PageUp, SmartRecruiter, Pronto)
- Payroll Oversight & Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations & Industrial Instruments (Complex IR environments)
Websites
Timeline
General Manager People
St Barbara Limited
10.2024 - Current
General Manager HR
REGROUP Australia
02.2023 - 09.2024
HR Director, Energy & Resources (APAC)
Sodexo
09.2021 - 11.2022
HR Manager APAC
Maersk Supply Service
10.2020 - 08.2021
HR/Operations Manager
Programmed Offshore JV / Programmed Industrial Maintenance
01.2014 - 01.2022
HR Manager Offshore Operations
Mermaid Marine Australia
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - HR, Business Management, Marketing
Murdoch University