Persia Cienna

Human Resources Specialist & Applied Social Science Practitioner (Behavioural Insight)

Applying psychological insight to understand and interpret human behaviour, support fair, evidence based decision making and strengthen professional judgement in human resource practice and workplace investigations.

Persia Cienna

Delivering evidence based human resources, talent acquisition and workplace investigations across Australia, informed by behavioural insight, employee and industrial relations,and employment law considerations.

Professional Expertise

An accomplished and strategically oriented human resources specialist with a diverse background in strategic HR management, talent acquisition, employee and industrial relations, workplace investigations and operations management. My professional approach is grounded in applied psychological insight, enabling nuanced interpretation of human behaviour, workplace conduct, and organisational dynamics.

I offer specialist expertise across employee and industrial relations, regulatory and compliance requirements, dispute resolution, policy development, performance management, recruitment and retention, and the design and implementation of HR strategies. Highly skilled in gathering intelligence and conducting thorough, evidence based workplace investigations, supporting fair, defensible, and well reasoned outcomes.

Why is human resources important to me? Well, I always emphasise that…

Investing in people and culture is the essence of human resource practices, and the key to a successful organisation.

Human Resources is not only a core element in ensuring the success of a business, it is the driving force behind the determination of the people within an organisation, ensuring a business accelerates amongst competitors.

The importance of conducting fair investigations and gathering intelligence..

Conducting fair workplace investigations and effectively gathering intelligence are highly essential components of maintaining organisational integrity, trust and accountability.

The process of a fair investigation ensures procedural fairness, and that decisions are based on evidence rather than assumption . A transparent and balanced investigative process is essential in protecting the rights of individuals and the reputation of an organisation.

Why am I passionate about talent acquisition?

I am extremely passionate about talent acquisition as it enables me to strategically align exceptional talent with opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their professional goals, resulting in enhancement of organisational excellence.

What unique abilities do I bring?

I bring a strategic, analytical, and evidence based approach to human resources, grounded by formal training in human resource management and informed by formal training in psychological science and criminology . My capability lies in interpreting complex information, understanding human behaviour, and applying sound professional judgement to sensitive workplace matters, including employee relations and investigations. I am outcome focused, methodical, and committed to achieving fair, defensible, and sustainable results.