Claire Strik
About Claire Strik
Claire Strik serves as the Head of HR for Commercial & Credit Lines at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at KPMG Australia and Mills Oakley. She specializes in HR analytics, coaching leaders, and enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Claire Strik serves as the Head of HR - Commercial & Credit Lines at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational performance. Prior to this, she worked as a Regional HR Partner at QBE Insurance from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to HR initiatives across various regions.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Claire Strik has extensive experience at KPMG Australia, where she held multiple roles over a span of 13 years. She served as the National Graduate Recruitment Manager from 2004 to 2012, managing graduate recruitment efforts. She also worked as a Recruitment Systems and Operations Manager from 2012 to 2015, and later as a Senior HR Business Partner in various capacities from 2015 to 2018. Her roles involved strategic HR partnerships and consulting to support organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Claire Strik holds a Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management from Swinburne University of Technology. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in coaching leaders and leveraging HR analytics to improve decision-making processes.
Background in Human Resources
Claire Strik began her career in human resources as an Associate Consultant at Morgan & Banks from 1998 to 2000. She continued to build her HR expertise through various roles, including HR Consultant at William Buck and Senior HR Manager at Mills Oakley. Her diverse experience across different organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and strategies.
Focus on Leadership and Engagement
Claire Strik is passionate about coaching leaders and managers to enhance employee engagement and retention. Her approach emphasizes the importance of aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to foster a positive organizational culture. She has a strong focus on using HR analytics and technology to inform decision-making and drive organizational success.