Sarah Parmenter

HR strategist | People enthusiast | DEIB professional

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

About

A HR professional with an expertise in retail and the ability to manage stakeholder feedback at all levels. Extensive strategic HR, recruitment and training experience working for leading brands in the retail, hospitality and service industries. Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams of people using innovative and effective strategies, methodologies, and techniques.

Experience

  • Artemus Group (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
    • Human Resources Manager | Howard Smith Wharves & Manly Wharf
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      With an ever-expanding portfolio of restaurants, bars and real estate, ARTEMUS are specialists at revitalising iconic waterfront precincts and transforming them into thriving community and cultural hubs. They champion local quality and a pioneering spirit and are proud to be building a legacy for future generations to enjoy. Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves is now one of the leading hospitality and entertainment precincts in Queensland and their most recent acquisition, Sydney’s Manly Wharf precinct is the latest endeavour with unbound potential.

    • Human Resources Manager | Howard Smith Wharves & Manly Wharf
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
    Jun 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Opened in 1995, BCEC is owned by South Bank Corporation on behalf of the Queensland Government and is proudly managed by leading international venue management specialists ASM Global. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, BCEC brings over 29 years of industry knowledge to deliver exceptional, world class experiences with award-winning service, and a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Our corporate responsibility program allows BCEC to give back to the community in which we do business. We work tirelessly to minimise the impact our events have on our environment. AIPC APEX ‘Worlds Best’ Convention Centre Award for 2016 to 2018 Runner Up in the AIPC APEX Award for 2020-2022

  • Head of People and Culture at Inkling Group
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Driven by a vision to create a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, we work with organisations and leaders to unlock potential through an evidence-based approach, using psychology and behavioural science. In a constantly changing world of work, our world-class and transformative learning experiences disrupt the status quo, help your people flourish, and enable organisations to create more open, inclusive, and high-functioning workplaces. We are Inkling.

  • colette by colette hayman (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head Of Human Resources
      Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • People and Culture Business Partner
      Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Inspired by catwalks, street style and fashion capitals around the world, colette by colette hayman identifies, interprets and edits upcoming trends and is one of Australia's fastest growing fashion accessories brands. With a range that values fashion trends as much as affordability, the brand has become a destination for bags, jewellery and accessories. Inspiring. Easy, confident style. Accessible trends. Luxury experience.

  • Program Lead | Digital Training Strategy at Huawei Technologies
    Nov 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    At Huawei, we define human progress by innovations that enrich humanity. We do not view connectivity as a privilege, but a necessity. We believe that the impact of information and communications technology should be measured by how many people can benefit from it.