
Grant Baker
HR Services Manager

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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
-Certificate of Inclusive & Authentic Leadership
Deakin University
1999 - 2003Bachelor of Commerce Management, Human Resources, eCommerce
Deakin University
2005 - 2007Masters of Business Administration Human Resources
Experience

ANZ
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004HR Services Manager
Westpac Banking Corporation
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007HR Business Partner (& Contact Centre Manager)
B&E Personal Banking
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008HR Manager
Foster's Group Limited
May 2008 - May 2011Accountable 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 2011HR Services & Transformation Manager
May 2008 - Oct 2010

Treasury Wine Estates
May 2011 - Apr 2013Global Director - HRSS, HRIS & Total RewardsAccountable 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 2013HR & Change Management ConsultantProvided 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 2015General Manager - HR Shared ServicesAs 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 2024Provide 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 2024Director, Human Resources (Pacific)
Jul 2015 - Aug 2023
Licenses & Certifications
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Nike, Inc. DEI Leadership Acceleration Academy
USC Marshall Executive EducationMay 2022 
Certified Professional (CAHRI)
Australian HR Institute
Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
WorldatWorkSept 2012
Dare to Lead Trained
Dare to Lead™ TrainedFeb 2020
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