James Hoal
About James Hoal
James Hoal serves as the Associate Director of Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, where he focuses on HR trends and challenges. With extensive experience in HCM solutions and a background in various consulting roles, he helps organizations enhance their HR and Payroll systems through digital transformation.
Work at KPMG Australia
James Hoal has been serving as an Associate Director in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia since 2022. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he focuses on understanding HR trends and challenges, acting as a strategic partner for organizations. His role involves advising clients on best practices and emerging technologies to enhance their HR and Payroll systems.
Previous Experience in Management Consulting
Before joining KPMG, James Hoal worked at Ramco Systems as a Principal Workforce Management Solutions Consultant from 2017 to 2022. He also held various positions at Oracle Corporation, including Senior HCM Solutions Consultant from 2008 to 2011 and Principal HCM & Talent Solutions Consultant from 2011 to 2017. His extensive experience includes HCM Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, and Project Delivery across multiple industries and countries.
Education and Expertise
James Hoal studied at RMIT University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from 1987 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in translating business requirements into effective HR solutions, integrating best practices with emerging technologies.
Career Background
James Hoal began his career at Frontier Software as a Project Manager, where he worked from 1995 to 2001. He later joined Oracle Corporation, where he held multiple roles related to Human Resources and Payroll, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the field. His career reflects a consistent focus on enhancing HR systems and adapting to digital transformation.
Focus on Digital Transformation
James Hoal is passionate about helping organizations improve their HR and Payroll systems. He embraces digital transformation by guiding clients in adapting to new technologies such as IoT, chatbots, and augmented reality. His approach aims to drive business execution through innovative HR solutions.