Michelle Montgomery
About Michelle Montgomery
Michelle Montgomery is a Senior Human Resources Coordinator at Glencore, with 18 years of experience in the role. She has a background in management from the University of Newcastle and has worked in various sectors, including resources and power generation.
Work at Glencore
Michelle Montgomery has been employed at Glencore as a Senior Human Resources Coordinator since 2006. In this role, she oversees various HR functions, contributing to the company's operations in Baar, Zug, Switzerland. Glencore is recognized as the world's largest exporter of thermal coal, and Montgomery's responsibilities include managing HR activities that support the company's extensive workforce.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Montgomery studied Management at the University of Newcastle from 1993 to 1998, completing her undergraduate degree. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from the same institution between 2004 and 2006. Her academic background complements her expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as workers' compensation, injury management, talent management, recruitment, training, and performance management.
Background in Human Resources
Prior to her tenure at Glencore, Michelle Montgomery worked at Macquarie Generation as a Human Resources Services Officer from 2004 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational experience in HR within the resources and power generation sectors. Her career spans various industries, including not-for-profit sectors, where she has been involved in diverse HR activities.
Management of Graduate Programs
In her current role at Glencore, Michelle Montgomery manages the Coal Assets Australian Graduate and Scholarship programs. These initiatives are designed to attract and develop talent within the coal industry, ensuring that the company maintains a skilled workforce capable of meeting its operational demands.