Our Team
At Employii we create strong, supported and strategic careers and psychologically safe workplaces.
We're committed to achieving this within our own workplace, as much as we are for our clients'.
Ella Burke
Founding Director | HR & IR
She/Her
Ella founded Employii in 2021 and is passionate about providing a people-centred service that brings Employers and Employees together, in order to achieve better outcomes for all stakeholders.
With a strong background in industrial relations and employment relations Ella previously worked in the NFP, Health and Union spaces. She now covers all industries within State and Federal jurisdictions in Australia.
Hollie Schippers
HR Consultant
She/Her
Hollie brings a background in generalist HR, employee experience, and learning and development. She has experience across various industries, including healthcare, fitness, mining, and hospitality. Hollie is passionate about partnering with organisations to increase productivity and create positive organisational cultures which promote employee wellbeing and people development.
Jeff Ha
HR Consultant
He/Him
Jeff is currently studying a Master of Human Resources Management at UNSW (online) and has had a diverse career, first working as an employment lawyer and then later as a secondary school teacher. Jeff has a strong interest in promoting employee wellbeing and mental health and creating supportive and psychologically safe workplaces.
Thien Nguyen
HR Consultant
He/Him
Thien brings experience across generalist HR, recruitment, with industry experience across disability support, allied health, hospitality and NFP sectors. Thien is passionate about working with anyone and everyone, and create positive change through understanding an organisation's HR needs.
Jess Roughsedge
HR Officer
She/Her
Jess recently graduated from RMIT University with a bachelor’s degree in business and human resource management. She is excited to begin a career in HR and learn from the team at Employii. Jess is particularly interested in promoting employee wellbeing, facilitating learning and development, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
Haze Guiriba
HR Admin & Systems Lead
She/Her
An expert in systems, admin, automation, project management and customer service, we couldn't be more excited to have Haze join our team in June 2022 and is fluent in both Filipino and English.
Hitting the ground running, Haze will continue to improve Employii's systems and ways of working, to ensure top-tier efficiency and customer service.
Cheng Rivadelo
HR Admin
She/Her
Cheng is well-experienced in HR administrative tasks, including but not limited to recruitment, training and learning, timekeeping, pre-payroll administration, benefits administration, and system administration; Cheng is a great addition to the team! She also has experience in automation, process improvement, and documentation.
Cass Rogers
HR Consultant
She/Her
On Maternity Leave - Back Mid 2025
Bringing with her a background in employment relations, generalist HR and recruitment, Cass is our resident HR Consultant. Cass has experience across all industries within the State and Federal systems and has worked extensively within the transport, trade and disability support sectors.
Cass is passionate about helping employers move from a reactive to proactive approach to HR.
Employii Interns: Where are they now?
Sergio
Degree: Master of Human Resources & Employment Relations
Sergio's Tip: Keep exploring and embracing new experiences! Life is full of opportunities to learn and grow, so don't hesitate to step out of your comfort zone and try something different.
Dejah
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management & Business Law)
Dejah's Tip: No matter if you have learned something before, keep your mind open to learning about it again. It can only add to your toolbox of knowledge and experience.
Freya
Degree: Bachelor's degree in Commerce. Majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology in Society
Freya's Tip: Who you know is more important than what you know. Build strong connections! Don't be afraid to speak up and voice your opinion.
Georgia
Degree: Bachelors degree & Post Grad Org Pscyh
Georgia's Tip: Go into every conversation with open ears. Everyone has something important to say, given the space to do so.
Aisha
Degree: Master of HR & Employment Relations
Aisha's Tip: Networking is key as an international student. While people management may share many similarities globally, you will realize that you learn something new every day.
Chelsea
Degree: BCom (HRM & Psychology)
Chelsea's Tip: Organisation is key when working in HR! While at Uni, find proactive methods that keep you on track and stick with them.
Jess
Degree: Master of HRM & Employment Relations
Jess' Tip: Get involved in as many opportunities as possible, create connections with others in HR and ask questions.
Mithra
Degree: BCom (HRM)
Mithra's Tip: For international students, prioritise management skills and focus on developing your network. These are key strategies for success!
Taylor
Degree: Post Graduate Diploma in HR
Tay's Tip: Taylor is a big advocate for HRM networking events during and after your studies.
Chloe
Degree: BCom (HRM)
Chloe's Tip: When an opportunity arises don't doubt yourself. Trust your gut and go for it!
