Karen Desira
About Karen Desira
Karen Desira is a Human Resources Manager for Eastern Operations at Tronox, with extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations in Australia. She has a strong background in organizational development, change management, and employee engagement, supported by advanced degrees in commerce, education, and writing.
Current Role at Tronox
Karen Desira serves as the Human Resources Manager for Eastern Operations at Tronox, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is based in Pooncarie, New South Wales, Australia. Her responsibilities include fostering a safe and accountable culture within the organization. She collaborates with line managers to enhance performance through employee engagement and effective process design.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Karen Desira has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Central and North West Queensland Medicare Local as Human Resources Manager from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at BHP Billiton, including HR Superintendent at Blackwater Mine and HR Process Lead. Her experience also includes positions at Boeing Defence Australia and Ergon Energy, showcasing her diverse background in HR management.
Educational Background
Karen Desira has a solid educational foundation in commerce and education. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Curtin University of Technology. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Education from the University of Western Sydney, where she studied Social Ecology. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Writing from James Cook University and a Graduate Certificate of Change Management from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Expertise in Organizational Change Management
Karen Desira utilizes Social Ecology principles and ADKAR methodologies to conduct organizational analysis and implement change management strategies. Her expertise includes playing a significant role in the opening of new mining areas, such as the Atlas-Campaspe mining areas in 2022. She has also served as the Organisational Change Management Lead at BHP Billiton, highlighting her focus on effective change initiatives.
Community Engagement and Networking
Karen Desira enjoys building connections across industries and communities. Her experience as a Program Coordinator at Australia's CEO Challenge and her various HR roles have allowed her to engage with diverse groups. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community involvement in her professional endeavors.