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Global provider of integrated payments and technology solutions for retail and hospitality with 2,500+ employees across 6 continents, serving customers in 120+ markets34. Headquartered in London, Planet combines payments, software, and technology solutions including VAT refunds, multicurrency processing, and integrated payment systems.

Global leader providing advanced payments technology with 20,000 employeesin 39 countries and a revenue of $4.9B. Report to Head Global HRM Services.Started as HR Project Manager and was promoted to Senior HR ProjectManager with additional responsibilities after 1 year.• Propel the implementation of a new global time and absence recording system by defining project objectives, organizing project design, and leading the project in Germany and the APAC countries of China, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan; oversee a team of nine employees in Germany and five in APAC.• Align project operations with deadlines, quality targets, and financial goals through rigorous review, profitability calculations, and risk analyses. • Foster productive relationships with internal and external service providers, works councils, and personnel management. • Ensure proper project control through internal reporting and regular documentation of the project status.𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒• Boosted efficiency 20% through rigorous economic feasibility studies and risk analyses, resulting in significant cost savings of $30k and streamlined HR processes. • Enhanced project efficiency and on-time delivery 25% through regular internal reporting and documentation, augmenting team communication and reducing project delays.• Secured $150,000 in savings by effectively coordinating project budget and timelines with service providers and internal teams.• Decreased micromanaging 30% and improved data accuracy for accruals by defining project objectives for implementation of a new global time recording system.

Leading global producer of thermoset specialty resins, systems and engineeredthermoset molding compounds with 1,500 employees in 10 countries and acurrent revenue of $500M. Report to Regional Operations Partner.• Orchestrated works council hearings, and generated or processed warning letters, dismissals, questions regarding the interpretation of collective agreements, works agreements and legal regulations.• Liaised effectively with parties regarding internal and external questions, e.g. from the areas of finance, controlling, plant management or production.• Implemented pay changes or transfers as part of the approval process and prepared the necessary documents while also applying local HR policies and procedures and global policy guidelines within the day-to-day business.• Attained local and regional objectives in HR business priorities by working with Executive Leadership Team to successfully lead and support their teams.• Engaged in projects and change processes and provided support and close cooperation with the HR Services department. • Performed HR reporting and preparation of statistics, evaluations, presentations, and process manuals.𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒• Drove process improvements 20% while reducing costs by identifying inefficiencies through data analysis and HRIS systems.• Deployed impactful and cost-effective workforce reduction strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Global leader in industrial process fluids with 4,700 employees in 25 countriesand a current revenue of $1.9B. Report to HR Director EMEA. Started as HRRepresentative and was promoted within 3 months with additionalresponsibilities to HR Specialist.• Handled all aspects of HR Manager activities for Houghton Deutschland GmbH, as well as for Quaker Houghton Sales BV, while advancing the development of an optimized onboarding and offboarding process.• Mobilized high-quality performance from line managers on leadership and communication issues through advice and training.• Calculated the quarterly accrual costs for Finance, conducted HR Budget Planning for two companies, and consulted with management on all HR issues. • Served as a trusted advisor to the Group Works Council, providing constructive recommendations. • Held responsibility for achieving SOX compliance related to HR costs.𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒• Lifted employee satisfaction and retention rates 35% by successfully leading an HR transformation for three Quaker Houghton entities with 157 employees in Germany.• Secured 25% cost savings for local HR by implementing changes to HR processes and reducing processing time 40%.• Saved time and improved efficiency by streamlining financial accrual calculations in EMEA through implementation of web-based time and absence tracking system.• Fueled retention gains and reduced sick leave by 30% in six months through the deployment of a strategic employer branding and tailored benefits program.

• Recognized for superior performance and leadership abilities and promoted within three months from HR Representative.• Oversaw all administrative functions and communication related to German HR matters. • Developed modernized, needs-based recruitment strategy featuring social media and external service providers for Germany.• Managed and motivated excellence from an interdisciplinary team tasked with harmonizing the recording of working hours and absences in the EMEA region.• Coordinated payroll accounting for Houghton Deutschland GmbH employees and liaised with external payroll accounting.• Prepared and controlled payroll accounting for employees in the Netherlands and Germany, with a solid connection to external payroll accounting.• Supported the local HR manager and managers at the location in legal matters.

• Pioneered employee retention and productivity improvement strategy by developing HR consulting capabilities to support organizational change.• Organized contract and salary negotiations, including meticulous preparation of employee leasing contracts.• Enhanced employee performance 20% and amplified staffing of personnel requests by enforcing change management strategies.

• Cultivated positive relationships with business representatives and provided specialized solutions to drive sales growth. • Provided business solutiuons for job placement in the process industry.• Navigated all phases of the recruitment process, from identification to introduction of 11 new clients, resulting in an increase in revenue for the company.

• Expanded the ThyssenKrupp business area by 40% through strategic sales development and account management, resulting in a significant boost in sales.• Increased applicant quality 20% and decreased time-to-hire 15% by applying a needs-based recruitment process.• Realized a 15% improvement in employee retention by building and nurturing productive relationships with business leaders to identify and develop key capabilities.

• Increased corporate pension revenue by 15% by formulating and executing unique schemes for key clients based on comprehensive needs assessment.• Reduced turnover 50% and increased client satisfaction by revitalizing the staff training program to focus on individual strengths.• Doubled customer engagement by launching a successful point of sale marketing campaign, leading to amplified brand awareness and loyalty.