Our Team
Our team of HR specialists come from various small business backgrounds, with the breadth of knowledge about HR issues to assist you with all your people management needs.
Laura Birley, Director
- BA/BComm, Monash University
- Grad. Dip. Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University
- Cert IV – Assessment and Workplace Training
- Interpreter, The McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd
- AIMM – Member, Australian Institute of Management
- MAHRI – Member, Australian Human Resources Institute
- Currently completing MA Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University
Anyone who has met Laura knows how much she loves what she does!! With a real passion for helping owners and managers of businesses achieve the results they want from their business, you will find Laura providing strategic advice and support on people issues across the business. You might be a large subsidiary of an international company, a small start up or government department. Whatever size you are, Laura can provide with the support and advice you need.
Out of a strategic management and organisational background, Laura started professional life at P.A.C.E Corporation, specialising in small to medium sized strategic business solutions. She then formed People Dynamics in 2002, taking over as sole director in 2006, and has taken People Dynamics to where it is now.
When Laura is not helping private clients, her engagements and invitations to speak at conferences and seminars have seen Laura talk to groups around the country. These have included AIM (Australian Institute of Management), local councils (Monash and Wyndham City Council), The Executive Connection (TEC), Greater Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria and Swinburne Universities, and Industry groups such the Australian Manufacturing Institute of Technology. Topics have included generational differences, recruitment and retention, how to run your business successfully from the HR side of things and how to give effective feedback.
Laura loves the outdoors, especially scuba diving and is exploring the many wrecks here in Port Phillip Bay. She also loves sailing, hiking, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Shannon Jones, Senior HR Consultant
- BA, Monash University
- Grad. Dip. Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University
- Currently completing Master of Business (Human Resource Management), Swinburne University
- Cert IV Training and Assessment
- Interpreter, The McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd
- Days: Monday to Thursday
Shannon joined People Dynamics in 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Graduate Diploma of Business (Human Resource Management) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Shannon is currently a postgraduate student of Swinburne University completing a Master of Business (Human Resource Management). Shannon brings with her a sound knowledge of the small business environment, having worked in family business for several years. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys directing and producing amateur theatre.
Jess Watson, HR Consultant
- BA, Monash University
- Interpreter, The McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd
- Days: Monday to Friday
Jess joined the People Dynamics team in June 2009, working as an HR assistant and specialising in recruitment. Jess completed her Bachelor of Arts in 2008, with majors in Psychology and Sociology.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing netball and going to the gym.
Ruth Budiman, HR Assistant
- BS, Melbourne University
- Interpreter, The McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd
- Days: Monday to Friday
Ruth has recently joined People Dynamics in April 2010, working full time as an Admin Assistant.
She holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys taking dance classes and volunteering at her local church.