Grant Baker

Grant Baker

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  • About me

    A trusted HR Director (ex-Nike) with a breadth of experience in driving transformational change that delivers desired business outcomes and increased levels of employee engagement.

  • Education

    • Northwestern University

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      Certificate of Inclusive & Authentic Leadership
    • Deakin University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Commerce Management, Human Resources, eCommerce
    • Deakin University

      2005 - 2007
      Masters of Business Administration Human Resources
  • Experience

    • ANZ

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      HR Services Manager
    • Westpac Banking Corporation

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      HR Business Partner (& Contact Centre Manager)
    • B&E Personal Banking

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      HR Manager
    • Foster's Group Limited

      May 2008 - May 2011

      Accountable for driving the HR agenda within the Finance, IT, Commercial Affairs and Transformation functions and HRBP lead for the successful demerger of Treasury Wine Estates from the Foster's Group. HR lead for the Global HR Transformation Project and accountable for leading and subsequently centralising Foster’s HR Shared Service Centre.

      • HR Director - Corporate Functions & Demerger

        Oct 2010 - May 2011
      • HR Services & Transformation Manager

        May 2008 - Oct 2010
    • Treasury Wine Estates

      May 2011 - Apr 2013
      Global Director - HRSS, HRIS & Total Rewards

      Accountable for leading the HR Shared Services (HRSS), HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Total Rewards functions. Partnered with the Executive Team and ultimately accountable for continuously improving HRSS, HRIS and Total Rewards policy and practice globally.

    • Independant Contractor

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
      HR & Change Management Consultant

      Provided HR & change management expertise for Busbrand as the business embarked on a significant transformation of its operating model. Busbrand was part of the international subsidiary ‘The House of Busby’ and included brands Guess, GAP, Aldo, Travelite & Tumi.

    • EnergyAustralia

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
      General Manager - HR Shared Services

      As part of the HR Executive Team, accountable for the HR Transformation Program and creating/leading the HR Shared Services function. HR Shared Services included HR advisory, IR/ER, HR metrics, payroll & transactional services.

    • Nike

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2024

      Provide strategic consultation, partnership and coaching to the Executive Team(s) across the Nike supply chain in South East Asia. Responsible for delivering global HR programs/initiatives and the creation/execution of a Team & Talent Strategy that drives business alignment, growth and efficiencies for the teams in the region. HR Business Partner to the VP of Nike Pacific and member of the Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for leading Nike's Team & Talent agenda and driving transformational change that delivered growth and opportunity in the region.

      • Director, Human Resources - Supply Chain (Asia)

        Aug 2023 - Nov 2024
      • Director, Human Resources (Pacific)

        Jul 2015 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nike, Inc. DEI Leadership Acceleration Academy

      USC Marshall Executive Education
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Professional (CAHRI)

      Australian HR Institute
    • Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)

      WorldatWork
      Sept 2012
    • Dare to Lead Trained

      Dare to Lead™ Trained
      Feb 2020