Paije Penley
About Paije Penley
Paije Penley serves as the Head of People at Xendit, where she focuses on enhancing work quality and employee engagement. With a background in operations and talent acquisition, she has held various roles within the company since 2017 and holds an MBA from Deakin University.
Work at Xendit
Paije Penley has held multiple roles at Xendit, including her current position as Head of People since 2022. Her responsibilities include enhancing work quality and employee engagement through improved systems and processes. Prior to this role, she served as Chief of Staff for six months in 2017 and as Head of Global People Operations & Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2022. She also briefly worked as Head of People Operations (Global) for two months in 2022. Penley's involvement in recruitment efforts contributed to Indonesia's first B2B payment unicorn.
Education and Expertise
Paije Penley holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Consulting from Deakin University, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the same institution between 2009 and 2011. Her educational background includes various certifications, such as Certificate III in Hospitality and Retail from Westvic, and a Diploma of Management from BRIT. Additionally, she completed First Aid Level 2 training and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Background
Paije Penley's professional journey includes diverse roles across various industries. She worked as a General Manager at Food & Wine Co for six months in 2014 and as Operations Manager at Fowles Wine for one year from 2015 to 2016. Her experience also includes serving as a Combat Engineer in the Australian Defence Force from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Shift Manager at Nando's Australia for one year from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Paije Penley has focused on innovation and systematisation in her roles, particularly in human resources and operations. Her leadership in recruitment has been pivotal in establishing Xendit as a significant player in the B2B payment sector in Indonesia. Her extensive experience in operations and people management has contributed to her effectiveness in enhancing employee engagement and work quality.