Meet the Melbourne HR Team
At Melbourne HR we have a tight-knit team who together have extended experience in the HR industry. Meet and connect with some of the experts who will be helping you reach your business goals.
David Simpson: Founder and CEO
David is the Founder and CEO of Melbourne HR. A former Naval Officer, David graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy with a Double degree Business/Arts Majoring in Economics and Politics and minoring in Management and History. After 9 years of service with the Navy, David joined a HR tech start-up specialising in recruitment. After spending 2 years there David decided to start Melbourne HR to service the Small and Medium Enterprise space.
David specialises in Performance Management (Delivery as well as System Development), Leadership (Development and Mentorship) and Workforce Structures (Designing, Restructuring and Change Management). Having built his own professional services company from the ground up and, having worked in the start-up space, David has a strong ability to provide commercially cognisant advisory to Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.
HR ADVISORS
Nathan Morihovitis
Nathan is a Senior HR Advisor and joined Melbourne HR in 2021, he holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a specialisation in Human Resource Management and has completed a Major in Marketing.
Nathan developed an interest in HR early on through his passion for team building and fostering a positive workplace culture. He enjoys addressing employee relations issues and managing both short-term and long-term HR projects in his daily work.
Nathan leads an active lifestyle by participating in various sports outside of work. The beach serves as his get away place, where he can relax and momentarily escape from the demands of daily life.
Amy Stewart
Amy is a HR Advisor at Melbourne HR. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science and a Masters in Human Resource Management.
Amy’s interest in Human Resources stems from understanding the contribution that mental health plays on employee satisfaction and retention. Amy is passionate about using her broad range of skills and acquired knowledge to increase employee relations and regulate dispute management.
Outside of work, Amy has a passion for exercise and fitness, reading and travel.
Nathan Andrews
Nathan is a HR Consultant for Melbourne HR. He has a Bachelor in Business (Sports Management) as well as a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.
Nathan has a passion for all things people and relationship management, with experience in the Account Management space. He enjoys using his people skills for dispute resolution and wider organisational HR strategy.
Outside of work, Nathan has a love for music, sport, cooking, spending time with mates and getting to the beach whenever he can.
HR CONSULTANT
Mikaila Young
Mikaila is a HR Consultant at Melbourne HR. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a Major in Human Resource Management.
Mikaila has chosen to pursue a career in Human Resources because she is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture and the significant impact this can have on employees' engagement and well-being. She enjoys the opportunity to align broader business objectives with initiatives that support employee growth and strong employee relations.
Outside of work, Mikaila enjoys staying active through competing in middle-distance running events. She also has a love for travelling and spending time with family and friends.
HR ASSOCIATE
Katrina Magnaye
Katrina is a Lead HR Support Officer for Melbourne HR, providing dedicated HR and administrative support to the HR Advisors and Consultants across a range of client and employee matters. She brings experience across HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, and people-focused HR processes.
Katrina has a passion for providing reliable and practical support that enables the HR team to deliver effective solutions to clients. She enjoys working behind the scenes to coordinate HR processes, prepare documentation, manage competing priorities, and ensure the HR Advisors and Consultants have the information and support they need to provide high-quality advice to clients.
Outside of work, Katrina enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring new places, planning family activities and celebrations, and making time for the things that bring her joy.
Anya De Leon
Anya is an HR Support Officer at Melbourne HR, providing HR and administrative support to the whole HR team across a range of client and employee matters. She assists with day-to-day HR processes and helps ensure that tasks and documentation are managed accurately and efficiently.
Anya supports various HR activities including recruitment coordination, preparing documentation, maintaining HR records, and assisting with employee and client matters. She enjoys working as part of the HR team and providing reliable support to help keep processes organised and running smoothly.
Outside of work, Anya enjoys staying active through running, pickleball, and volleyball. She also enjoys exploring neighbourhood cafés and trying new places. Anya is passionate about developing her knowledge and skills in the HR field and is currently studying a Master’s in Human Resources Management.
LEGAL ADVISOR
Ensieh Bayat
Ensieh came to Melbourne HR as a graduate lawyer, having completed a Juris Doctor at Monash University. Before joining Melbourne HR, Ensieh enjoyed a diverse range of experiences in Melbourne and Queensland, as a Secondary teacher and a volunteer lawyer at Salvos Legal.
A former Melbourne HR Consultant, Ensieh gained broad-ranging experience during her time at Melbourne HR and has a particular interest in adding value through effective recruitment practices.
Ensieh continues as MHR’s Legal Expert.
ADMIN
Mary Jane Butt
MJ is an Executive Assistant at Melbourne HR, providing executive, administrative and operational support across the business. She works closely with the leadership team to coordinate client communications, scheduling, marketing initiatives and day-to-day business operations.
Organised, proactive and detail-focused, MJ helps keep projects, priorities and people moving while contributing to a seamless experience for both the Melbourne HR team and its clients.
Connect with Melbourne HR
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