Robyn Braes
About Robyn Braes
Robyn Braes serves as the Superintendent of Human Resources at Glencore, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources, she has held various roles within Glencore and Xstrata Zinc, focusing on talent management and organizational capability.
Current Role at Glencore
Robyn Braes serves as the Superintendent of Human Resources at Glencore, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she provides operational support to a workforce of over 1,000 personnel. Her responsibilities include developing close relationships with line and senior management, as well as various support teams, including training, safety, and payroll. This collaborative approach enhances the effectiveness of human resource initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Glencore Zinc
Prior to her current role, Robyn Braes held several positions at Glencore Zinc. She worked as a Senior Business Partner - Talent from 2015 to 2019, focusing on talent management for North Queensland Zinc Assets. She also served as a Senior People Systems & Governance Specialist for one year in 2019, and as a Senior HR Business Partner - People Operations from 2018 to 2019 in Mount Isa. Additionally, she was a Human Resources Advisor from 2012 to 2019, contributing to various HR functions.
Early Career at Xstrata Zinc
Robyn Braes began her career at Xstrata Zinc in Queensland, Australia. She worked as a Graduate Human Resources Advisor from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as a Human Resources Advisor from 2009 to 2011. These positions provided her with foundational experience in human resources, which she later built upon during her tenure at Glencore.
Education and Qualifications
Robyn Braes studied Human Resources Management at James Cook University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business from 2004 to 2006. She also attended Mount Isa State High School for one year in 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent and organizational capability within the human resources field.
Expertise in Human Resources
Robyn Braes specializes in talent and organizational capability within the human resources sector. She has experience in employee rehabilitation and the analysis of human capital data. Additionally, she has expertise in driving cultural change through safety leadership and employee wellbeing initiatives, contributing to a positive workplace environment.