Hayley Willink (Dearlove)
About Hayley Willink (Dearlove)
Hayley Willink (Dearlove) serves as the Head of People Operations at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive global HR experience, having held various roles in organizations such as KPMG, The Red Flag Group, and Macquarie Group across Sydney and Hong Kong.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Hayley Willink currently serves as the Head of People Operations at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees several key areas including the Onboarding Hub, Global Mobility, Systems and Technology, and Compliance, Policy and Programs. Additionally, she leads the People & Inclusion National Service Centre, which encompasses HR support, Learning Operations, and specialist Operational teams. Her leadership focuses on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to her current role, Hayley Willink worked at KPMG Australia in various capacities. She served as an HR Business Partner from 2014 to 2019, contributing to HR strategy and operations in Sydney. Following this, she held the position of Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on strategic initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at KPMG has provided her with extensive experience in human resources and organizational development.
Experience at The Red Flag Group
Before joining KPMG, Hayley Willink was the Head of Human Resources at The Red Flag Group from 2011 to 2014 in Hong Kong. In this role, she was responsible for managing HR functions and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her experience at The Red Flag Group further solidified her expertise in global HR practices and strategic partnering.
Background in Human Resources at Macquarie Group
Hayley Willink has a significant background in human resources from her time at Macquarie Group. She worked as an HR Business Partner for Macquarie Capital in Hong Kong for nine months in 2011. Additionally, she served as an HR Information Systems Executive in the Corporate Affairs Group from 2010 to 2011, and as an Organizational Development Consultant from 2006 to 2010 in Sydney. This diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of HR operations and organizational development.
Education and Academic Background
Hayley Willink studied at the University of Sydney, where she achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, focusing on Spanish, Sociology, and Psychology from 2003 to 2006. She also attended The Women's College within the University of Sydney from 2004 to 2006. Earlier, she completed her secondary education at Loreto Normanhurst, where she achieved her High School Certificate. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in human resources.