HR leaders as value creators: Consolidating HR's C-suite status

In an environment of macro-economic, social, consumer and technological disruption, the traditional view of HR as a cost centre no longer applies.

Instead, HR innovators and the teams they head are positioning themselves as value creators. These leaders see how value is created through a human capital lens. They understand how to link strategy to on-the-ground implementation, are using data and technology to their advantage, and are upskilling themselves and their teams to thrive in an uncertain world.

This webinar will provide tips and insight on:

• Building a high-performance organisation where the gap between strategy and execution is bridged with the aid of OKRs and transparent communication

• Shifting from operational to strategic using data and analytics to demonstrate how HR's actions impact the business

• The skills and technology HR will need to succeed

Speakers

Careen Matthews, CEO/Co-Founder, Humaneer

Careen is reimagining the future of HR. As Co-Founder and CEO of Humaneer, she’s leading the charge in transforming people operations through AI, making HR faster, smarter, and more human.

With over 20 years of experience building and leading global HR teams, Careen has navigated mergers, IPOs, M&A, and high-growth scaling, advising senior leadership and executive teams along the way. She knows firsthand the challenges HR teams face - buried in admin, navigating complex compliance, and constantly firefighting. That’s why she built Humaneer.

Humaneer is on a mission to eliminate up to 70% of HR admin, giving teams back time to focus on people, not paperwork, so they can be more strategic, more proactive, and more human. Built alongside a thriving global HR community, Humaneer's AI powered productivity partner, Mak, is not just software; it’s a movement toward a smarter, more strategic HR function.

Careen also sits on the UNSW HR Advisory Board, helping shape the future of HR education. She’s passionate about harnessing AI to simplify HR, giving teams the tools they need to work smarter, not harder.

Holly Barnes, Chief People Officer, Humanforce

Holly brings a wealth of experience across all facets of people and culture having worked in a variety of industries over the past 15 years. Before taking the Chief People Officer role at Humanforce, she was the Chief HR Officer at VIX Technology and Head of People and Culture at Moodle, a learning development platform. Holly is passionate about transforming traditional approaches to managing people. Focusing on values, the employee value proposition and leadership, she works to find innovative ways to mix things up in the people sphere while still driving business results.

Megan Fox, People and Culture Partner, Humanforce

Megan has over 7 years' experience working within HR departments in both Europe and Australia. She held a number of positions at PwC Ireland, including Senior Associate - People & Organisational Consulting, where she partnered with client organisations to enhance their human resources capabilities and achieve strategic objectives. She was also the HR Manager at civil engineering firm, Ballyhooly Civil, and is currently the People & Culture Partner at Humanforce where she is a Senior HR Business Partner driving HR initiatives that support the strategic direction and growth while ensuring operational excellence across the business.

Megan is committed to fostering inclusive and thriving work environments. She is dedicated to promoting employee well-being and advancing organisational success by adeptly navigating the complexities of the modern workplace and adapting to the evolving needs of employee.