Australian HR Awards - second round of finalists announced

The second round of finalists have been announced for the Australian HR Awards.

Employment agency Randstad has sponsored the Australian HR Director of the Year award, which recognises excellence in people leadership at the highest level of HR.

“HR directors have had a tough year, and it’s been an honour to be able to celebrate the way that HR leaders have led and supported their workforce through the crisis,” said Justin Kennedy, managing director of Key Media.

“The Australian HR Director of the Year Award, sponsored by Randstad is just one of the twenty categories that will be awarded this year,” he said.

Here are the finalists of the second round of categories being announced this week.

Randstad Australian HR Director of the Year
Fiona Reed, La Trobe University
Hannah Bloch, Gold Coast Health
Ivan Pierce, Youi
Julie Harris, VetPartners
Manon Pietra, PHD
Tash Macknish, Data#3
Yolanda Mallouhi, Edwards Lifesciences
Zahra Peggs, TSA Group

Best Workplace Flexibility Program
AbbVie Australia
Deloitte Australia
Hollard Insurance
Investa
MSD
PEXA
QinetiQ
Sanofi
Schneider Electric Pacific
Unilever ANZ

Best Use of Technology
Data#3
Datto
Deloitte Australia
Gold Coast Health
Racing & Wagering WA
UQ Recruitment
VetPartners
Youi

Best Recruitment Campaign
Coles Group
Gateway Motorway Services
Queensland Department of Education
Mercy Health
Optus
Philip Morris International
Sedgwick
Serco Asia Pacific
NSW Ambulance

Best Graduate Development Program
Allianz Australia
AMP
Apiam Animal Health
Ausenco
Anglican Care
Kraft Heinz
MinterEllison
Philip Morris International
VetPartners

Brought to you by event partner Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors, the Australian HR Awards recognise excellence in human resources and people leadership across Australian organisations.

The remainder of the finalists will be announced on the following dates:

Wednesday 15 July 2020:
Best Health & Wellbeing Program
Best Learning & Development Program
Australian HR Team of the Year ( ≤ 1000 Employees)
Australian HR Team of the Year ( >1000 Employees)

Thursday 16 July 2020:
Employer of Choice (1-99 Employees)
Employer of Choice (100 - 999 Employees)
Employer of Choice (>1000 Employees)
Employer of Choice (Public Sector & NFP)
Best Reward & Recognition Program