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Naga Vadlamani

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

HR and case management professional with extensive experience in HR advisory, management, claims, and customer relationship management. Proven ability in end-to-end recruitment, employee relations, and managing complex caseloads, consistently achieving positive outcomes for clients and stakeholders. Strong relationship builder with a focus on compliance and process management, complemented by entrepreneurial experience from managing an independent business. Recognized for effective stakeholder management and attention to detail in fast-paced, people-centric environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager – Home Repair Claims (Contract)

Suncorp Australia
Melbourne
01.2026 - 06.2026
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear guidance, expectation management, and empathetic support throughout the claims lifecycle.
  • Managed a portfolio of end-to-end insurance claims, ensuring timely, fair, and compliant outcomes in line with Australian legislation, policy conditions, and internal frameworks.
  • Assessed coverage, liability, and entitlements, making sound claims decisions supported by evidence and best-practice principles.
  • Coordinated with assessors, repairers, external service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely progression of claims.
  • Handled complaints, escalations, and complex customer matters to achieve positive resolutions and minimize disputes.
  • Ensured accurate system documentation for compliance with audit and quality assurance standards.
  • Demonstrated strong prioritisation and resilience while managing workloads in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Client Manager/Coach

Startedge ltd
01.2023 - 12.2025
  • Partnered with stakeholders to translate customer challenges into tailored Dynamics 365 implementations, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Led customer engagement from consultation through support, ensuring satisfaction and value delivery.
  • Delivered tailored Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions aligned with business goals, fostering strong client relationships.
  • Coordinated with technical teams to align solutions with client expectations, resolving issues promptly to ensure seamless service.
  • Conducted solution demos and workshops to enhance client understanding of Dynamics 365 benefits.
  • Monitored adoption and performance, recommending optimizations to maximize ROI.
  • Provided hands-on support during onboarding and training for smooth transitions.
  • Managed client feedback, addressing concerns swiftly to uphold trust and strengthen relationships.

HR Advisor Recruitment, Talent Acquisition & Caree

Bluebird Foods Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2022

Designed and implemented innovative talent acquisition strategies that enhanced employer branding, improved candidate experience, and reduced reliance on external recruitment agencies.

Led volume-based recruitment and career coaching projects for diverse jobseeker cohorts, consistently exceeding employment outcome targets and contractual milestones.

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycles for corporate and community employment services, including approvals, job advertising, candidate sourcing, screening, selection, background checks, offer negotiation, and induction.
  • Balanced high-volume candidate caseloads while delivering sourcing engagement and coaching support through digital and face-to-face models.
  • Co-designed culturally responsive recruitment tools and assessment methods with internal teams and external stakeholders, enhancing accessibility for culturally and linguistically diverse jobseekers.
  • Established strategic partnerships with community organizations and government agencies to facilitate sustainable employment outcomes for refugee, migrant, and mainstream candidates.
  • Provided tailored coaching and pathway planning support to jobseekers, addressing barriers to employment while aligning skills with market needs.
  • Administered recruitment systems to manage candidate pipelines, track activities, and generate compliance reports.

HR Coordinator

Ministry of Education
08.2015 - 04.2018

Managed recruitment processes for schools and central office roles, including advertising, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and contract preparation.

Coordinated HR operations for teaching and non-teaching staff, ensuring alignment with ministry policy and Employment Relations Act 2000.

  • Provided accurate HR advisory support on collective and individual employment agreements to school leaders and regional office managers.
  • Maintained compliant employee records in HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity for audits and reporting.
  • Administered leave entitlements, accurately applying collective agreement provisions and public sector employment standards.
  • Facilitated workforce planning through analysis of staffing reports, vacancy data, and headcount reporting for informed decision-making.
  • Coordinated compliance checks such as teaching council registration and qualification validation to meet statutory requirements.
  • Managed sensitive employee relations matters and performance documentation, escalating complex cases to senior HR business partners for resolution.

Customer Service Representative

Brand developers ltd
04.2010 - 11.2014

Education

Masters in Business Management - Human Resources

University of Auckland

Post Graduate Diploma in Network Engineering -

Auckland

Bachelors in Computer Sciences -

India

Skills

  • Claims management and policy interpretation
  • Customer support and documentation accuracy
  • Compliance standards and stakeholder coordination
  • Employee relations
  • Talent acquisition
  • Recruitment management
  • HR policy development
  • Business development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365

Timeline

Case Manager – Home Repair Claims (Contract)

Suncorp Australia
01.2026 - 06.2026

Client Manager/Coach

Startedge ltd
01.2023 - 12.2025

HR Advisor Recruitment, Talent Acquisition & Caree

Bluebird Foods Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2022

HR Coordinator

Ministry of Education
08.2015 - 04.2018

Customer Service Representative

Brand developers ltd
04.2010 - 11.2014

Masters in Business Management - Human Resources

University of Auckland

Post Graduate Diploma in Network Engineering -

Auckland

Bachelors in Computer Sciences -

India
Naga Vadlamani