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Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Hybrid

Bayer’s transformation to Dynamic Shared Ownership is a radical shift in our operating model aimed at making the company more agile and improving operational performance. Key aspects of the transformation include reducing hierarchies, eliminating bureaucracy, streamlining structures and accelerating decision making processes. The model is designed to put more power in the hands of the people, with the goal of delivering faster innovation and a better experience for our customers.I am responsible for unlocking the potential of #TeamBayer, and help the organization and our people thrive. I do this by:// Shaping, scaling and spreading our new Dynamic Shared Ownership operating system throughout Bayer​// Coaching leadership and mission teams on the principles, practices and mindsets of the new operating system​// Unlocking leadership and team effectiveness to enable competitive advantage// Fostering a mindset shift towards creativity and solution-orientation​// Facilitating the teams’ journey through designing and facilitating workshops, check-ins and retrospectives

Bergschenhoek, South Holland, Netherlands

In this position I was responsible for:// Leading an organization of 25 highly skilled talents, in charge of Innovation & Optimization, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Data Insights, Project Management, Sustainability and Community Outreach// Creating a collaborative, agile and inclusive environment where people development was maximized, full potential developed and results were achieved// Enabling the EMEA Product Supply organization to ‘perform today and transform tomorrow’ by being a trusted and reliable partner who defined strategies to ensure future readiness, provided insights and advice, and supported & executed key initiatives and projects that generate yearly savings of > EUR 3M and other qualitative or quantitative impact// Driving all aspects of EMEA Product Supply's Sustainability and Community Outreach efforts to be recognized as a valued corporate citizen, and contributed to our Sustainability goals to become climate neutral by 2030 and net zero by 2050

Bergschenhoek, South Holland, Netherlands

In this role I was the dedicated HR Business Partner for the EMEA Vegetable Seeds Business and worked with the executives who were part of the EMEA-APAC leadership team. My main focus was on the Commercial and Supply Chain organizations with ~800 employees across 25 countries in EMEA.Main responsibilities:// Strategically steered and advised executives on people agenda// Coached executives in leading effectively, purposefully and authentically// Guided executives in designing and implementing effective organizations// Fostered an employee centric, performance driven and inclusive culture// Participated in and led large and complex HR projects// Led the social relations agenda and represented the company in industry associations

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

In this role I headed the HR Operations team in the Netherlands with a main focus on the post merger integration of the HR Operations organization after the acquisition of Monsanto, which supported ~1100 employees across 6 locations throughout the Netherlands.Main responsibilities:// Led, developed and coached a team of 8 HR Operations professionals across multiple locations// Led the post merger integration of the HR Operations organization focused on establishing one integrated team and building our internal brand// Led the post merger integration of HR Operations processes such as payroll, time & attendance and HR front office activities with the objective to implement future proof processes that enable others to be the best they can be while delivering a positive user experience// Enabled operational excellence by focusing on sustainable efficiencies and organizational effectiveness

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

In this role I was responsible for leading the legacy Monsanto HR Shared Services function for EMEA and APAC. In these regions, the legacy Monsanto organization employed ~5.500 employees across 50 countries.Main responsibilities:// Led the HR Shared Services function through the integration with Bayer// Coached and developed a team of 8 decentralized HR Shared Services Specialists, ensuring they reached their maximum potential// Provided integrated services to HR and leadership teams related to data management, system support, reporting, analytics, performance & development// Monitored and evaluated performance levels to identify opportunities for improvement with the objective to enable operational excellence and improve the customer experience// Built analytics capabilities in order to enable the HR function drive and influence business decisions through data & analytics// Stakeholder management with key customer groups in EMEA and APAC

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

In this role I was responsible for establishing and leading the HR Shared Services function for EMEA and APAC. In these regions, Monsanto employed ~5.500 employees across 50 countries.Main responsibilities:// Designed, developed, implemented and led the HR Shared Services function for EMEA and APAC// Coached and developed a team of 8 decentralized HR Shared Services Specialists, ensuring they reached their maximum potential// Provided integrated services to HR and leadership teams related to data management, system support, reporting, analytics, performance & development// Monitored and evaluated performance levels to identify opportunities for improvement with the objective to enable operational excellence and improve the customer experience// Built analytics capabilities in order to enable the HR function drive and influence business decisions through data & analytics// Stakeholder management with key customer groups in EMEA and APAC

Bergschenhoek, South Holland Province, Netherlands

In this role I supported the HR Operations Team in Europe and Middle East to execute the HR Operations strategy in a role as project manager and process optimization specialist cross division.Main responsibilities:// Project planning, management, collaboration with leadership teams and progress tracking of major HR projects and business transformations including restructurings in Europe and Middle East across 25+ countries// Improved, harmonized and optimized regional HR processes// Supported local implementation of improved processes// Enabled HR Operations Strategy in Europe and Middle East

Bergschenhoek

Main responsibilities in this role:// Dedicated HR Business Partner to EMEA Vegetable Seeds Supply Chain Lead// Developed and deployed EMEA Vegetable Seeds Supply Chain People Strategy covering ~600 employees// Acted as coach and consultant to People Managers// Led organizational change and business transformation efforts// Supported and provided guidance on effective use of Performance & Development tools

Leiden, South Holland Province, Netherlands

Main responsibilities in this role:// Dedicated HR Business Partner for several internal client groups and ~400 employees// Advised, coached and guided management in all HR related matters// Developed and implemented new operating models// Guided and executed restructurings, including redundancy and exit procedures // Developed and delivered training and presentations// Member of the J&J NL Health Campus// Member of the Young JNJ Board// Led several HR projects

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Human Resource Management

Design Thinker, Employee Experience Design Course

Employee experience design course focused on the application of design thinking with the objective to innovate HR and create a human.

Officially Green Belt Certified By The International Independent Board For Lean Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt