Jeni Cale
@jenicale
Human Resources executive driving large-scale HR transformation, workforce strategy, and operational excellence.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished HR executive with over 25 years' experience leading HR transformation, M&A integrations and large-scale systems implementations across APAC. I build high-performing teams, deliver measurable ROI through tech-enabled HR solutions, and lead workforce strategy, industrial relations and organisational design initiatives.
My career highlights include delivering multi-system integrations ahead of schedule and within budget, digitalising recruitment for tens of thousands of applicants, implementing global HR case management via Zendesk, and growing government funding revenue substantially. I lead with a focus on change management, stakeholder engagement and compliance to drive sustainable business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of HR – APAC
EPG Group
Jul 2025 - Present (5 months)
Lead APAC HR, compliance and tech operations, driving tech-enabled employment lifecycle compliance and acting as escalation for complex HR matters; implemented a global Zendesk HR case system to meet SLA and national legislative frameworks.
General Manager HR Systems
Programmed
Sep 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Led integration of a A$1.5B acquisition across 9 systems, delivering system and process integration 5 months ahead of schedule and training 400 internal users while migrating 16,000 field employees.
General Manager HR Operations
Programmed
Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 5 months)
Directed national HR operations and implemented an HR ERP and ATS, digitalising recruitment across 30,000 applicants annually and increasing HR government funding from $18K to $1M in two years.
General Manager NSW
Programmed
Apr 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 10 months)
Managed NSW operations (100 employees) with P&L responsibility delivering A$100M revenue target, improved engagement scores and delivered a A$1M EBIT increase through cultural and service changes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EUEdith Cowan University
Master of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
2022 - 2025
Grade: High Distinction
Activities and societies: School of Business and Law
Completed Master of Human Resource Management with high distinction at Edith Cowan University between 2022 and 2025.
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