Lu-Meri is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience across construction, mining, education, and healthcare. She brings a strong track record in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning. Currently serving as HR Officer at Alita Constructions, she oversees end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, training, performance management, payroll, and compliance with Fair Work and OSH standards, while fostering a values-driven, high-performing culture. Her career spans diverse industries and international settings — from mentoring apprentices in Australia’s trades sector, to leading HR functions for mining operations in Canada and South Africa, to driving workforce engagement strategies in the U.S. and Canada. With core strengths in employee engagement, mediation, and organisational development, she is passionate about creating workplaces that balance compliance with culture, ensuring both business success and employee wellbeing.
Employment with Alita Constructions: <1 Year
Fun Facts:
- Strength: Employee Relations
- Weakness: The Cookie Jar!
- How many years in the Construction industry: 14 years
- Their biggest skill learnt at Alita Constructions: Balance
- Go to coffee order: Nescafé Cappuccino with a dash of milk