CHRP Spotlight Feature: The Career Story of Dianne Mae O. Pribhdas

A Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) in the Philippines, Dianne Mae O. Pribhdas stands as a pioneering force in strategic HR leadership, digital operations, and virtual talent development. With nearly two decades of experience spanning the Philippines, the United States, and Australia, Dianne has built a career marked by innovation, adaptability, and an unwavering dedication to empowering teams in the digital age.

Currently serving as Talent & Operations Leader at a Melbourne-based company, Dianne leads with precision and empathy. She manages the full lifecycle of HR—from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and payroll—while implementing workflow automation and overseeing global hiring strategies. Under her leadership, the organization achieved a 100% eNPS and a 99.32% employee engagement score through programs she personally designed, such as mental health access, HMO benefits, and a structured learning management system.

Her career journey includes serving as a Business Operations Leader for a Chicago-based firm, where she managed remote staffing solutions, developed training programs, and optimized internal systems to enhance workforce performance. Prior to this, she spent over eight years as a Virtual Operations & Strategic Consultant, helping startups scale efficiently by leading their talent acquisition, onboarding, and training efforts.

Dianne’s leadership roots trace back to roles in virtual assistant management, quality assurance, and customer service, working with major firms in California and the Philippines. She has trained and managed more than 100 virtual assistants and played key roles in projects such as the ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit, Maynilad’s first GRI-assured Sustainability Report, and internal communication campaigns for global clients.

Her education in Media Production from Assumption College provided her with a strong foundation in storytelling and communication—skills she has seamlessly integrated into her HR work. She has also completed advanced training in Total Rewards and Compensation Strategy, Strategic HR Management, Learning and Development, and Mental Health First Aid, among others.

Adept in over 30 tools and platforms—from ATS systems and CRMs to productivity suites and graphic design software—Dianne is the embodiment of a future-ready HR professional. Her expertise not only supports business operations but also fosters a workplace culture built on trust, transparency, and inclusion.

Whether leading talent in Melbourne or mentoring teams in Manila, Dianne Mae O. Pribhdas, CHRP, continues to redefine HR excellence—bridging strategy and empathy, process and people.