Cynthia Swami (Gmp1)®
About Cynthia Swami (Gmp1)®
Cynthia Swami is a People Operations Specialist with a background in hospitality management and human resources. She has implemented various workflows to enhance onboarding processes and has experience in managing compliance in global recruitment.
Current Role at VGW
Cynthia Swami currently serves as a People Operations Specialist at VGW, a position she has held since 2023. Her role is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, she has implemented a Global Onboarding Workflow and a People & Culture Request Workflow, which have successfully reduced onboarding time by 20%. Additionally, she manages end-to-end onboarding for EOR employees, ensuring compliance and a seamless process.
Previous Experience at VGW
Prior to her current role, Cynthia worked at VGW as a People Operations Associate from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to various operational processes and gained valuable experience in the field of people operations. Her time at VGW has equipped her with a strong foundation in managing employee onboarding and compliance.
Education and Qualifications
Cynthia Swami studied at TAFE NSW, where she earned a Diploma in Hospitality Management, focusing on Hospitality Administration/Management from 2015 to 2017. She also attended the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) from 2012 to 2014, achieving a NZIM Diploma in Management. Earlier, she completed her High School Certificate at Marlborough Girls' College from 2007 to 2011.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Cynthia has a diverse background in human resources and operations. She worked as a Human Resources Coordinator for AU & NZ at Karbon from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she held roles such as Office Manager & HR Coordinator at Thrive PR + Communications in 2021 and as a Secondment Team Leader & Assistant Manager at Accor from 2016 to 2017. Her experience includes managing onboarding processes and collaborating with external immigration lawyers to ensure compliance in global recruitment.
Event Management Experience
Cynthia has also worked in event management roles, including as Events and Reservations Manager at Dove & Olive and The Smoking Panda from 2018 to 2019 and 2017 to 2018, respectively. In these positions, she was responsible for overseeing event operations and managing reservations, contributing to her well-rounded skill set in both hospitality and human resources.