Liam D'ortenzio
About Liam D'ortenzio
Liam D'ortenzio serves as the Global Head of People & Culture at Employment Hero, where he focuses on enhancing employee experiences through innovative HR practices. He has a diverse background in human resources, organizational development, and sales, with previous roles at companies such as Whispir and Xero.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Liam D'ortenzio serves as the Global Head of People & Culture at Employment Hero, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the working lives of employees through innovative HR practices. His responsibilities include developing strategies that promote employee engagement and well-being within the organization.
Previous Experience at Whispir
Before joining Employment Hero, Liam worked at Whispir as the Head of People Programs from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure in Melbourne, Victoria, he was responsible for overseeing various people-related initiatives aimed at improving employee experience and organizational culture.
Career at Xero
Liam held multiple roles at Xero, contributing significantly to the company's people and culture initiatives. His positions included People Experience Advisor, Global Culture & Engagement Lead, and People Experience Business Partner, spanning from 2015 to 2021. His work focused on enhancing employee engagement and developing scalable solutions for organizational challenges.
Education and Qualifications
Liam studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship from 2009 to 2014. He also attended Mount Lilydale Mercy College from 2003 to 2008, where he completed his secondary education.
Background in Human Resources
Liam has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities such as HR Officer and RTW Coordinator at Holmesglen. His experience spans across people partnering, organizational development, employee experience, sales, and commercial operations, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the HR landscape.