Jad Vodopija

Jad Vodopija

Chief People Officer at BHP

BHP•Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Jad became BHP’s Chief People Officer and a member of the Executive Leadership Team on 1 July 2022. As CPO Jad is responsible for delivering innovative people and culture strategies, programs and policies to support the employment and development of BHP’s employees globally and ensuring the company has the right people and capabilities to deliver its strategy. With over 25 years' experience in the manufacturing and resources sectors, Jad is a strategic leader with deep expertise in all facets of human resources and a strong track record of execution. She is recognised for her collaborative approach in working with stakeholders to deliver ambitious outcomes. She started her career with the Ford Motor Company and moved to BHP in 2001, where she worked in a wide variety of operational and corporate roles. In 2016 she moved to Orica, a global leader in mining and blasting services, as VPHR for their Australia, Pacific and Asia business, before returning to BHP in 2019. Jad holds a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma and Masters of Commerce with the University of Melbourne.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BHPCurrent
    Jul 2019–Present· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief People OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2022–Present
    • Vice President HR Business Partnership Minerals Australia, Asia and Functions
      Jul 2019–Jul 2022
  • Sep 2016–Jun 2019· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President Human Resources APA
      Sep 2016–Jun 2019
  • 2008–Aug 2016· 8 yrs 7 mos
    • Vice President, Human Resources
      Aug 2014–Aug 2016
    • Senior Benefits Manager
      Nov 2012–Jul 2014
    • Senior Operations Manager, Human Resources
      2008–Oct 2012
  • 2001–2007· 6 yrs
    • Project Manager - HR Strategy
      2005–2007
    • Manager, Group Graduate Program
      Apr 2004–Aug 2005
    • Senior Human Resources Advisor
      Oct 2001–Mar 2004
    • Senior Industrial Relations Officer, BHPB Transport and Logistics
      2001–Oct 2001
  • Oct 1997–Dec 2000· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Employees Relations Coordinator
      1999–Dec 2000
    • Human Resources Officer
      Oct 1997–Dec 1998

Education

Masters of Commerce

Industrial Relations and Human Resources

University of Melbourne

Post Graduate Diploma

Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science and Ecomomic History

University of Melbourne

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Change ManagementLeadershipWorkforce PlanningManagementMergers & AcquisitionsLabor RelationsStrategyTalent ManagementPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesEmployee RelationsSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee BenefitsOperations ManagementEmployee Engagement