Emily Mankio Email & Phone Number

Stockholm, Se

As the first People & Culture hire at Bright, I’ve been hands-on in building the People function from the ground up. My role spans developing key policies, processes, and aligning our people strategy with business goals. In a standalone role, I manage the full employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to performance and retention—creating scalable, sustainable, and engaging programs that foster an environment where teams can thrive.Key Responsibilities:• Developed foundational People practices, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and compensation frameworks, creating a fair and consistent experience.• Streamlined the hiring process by establishing a comprehensive Hiring Wiki in Notion and implementing Alva Labs' psychometric assessments and Teamtailor, boosting efficiency and fairness in our recruitment.• Conducted an initial review of Compensation & Benefits, with an ongoing commitment to enhance offerings based on employee needs. This resulted in expanded health benefits (therapy and occupational health services via Ahum, health coaching and HRV checks via Thrive Wellness), a parental pay top-up, and exploration of pension and insurance options. • Ensured compliance with labor laws and work environment standards.• Partnered closely with the CEO and leadership to align people practices with company goals.Notable achievements:•Reduced recruitment costs by transitioning hiring in-house, and creating a more streamlined internal hiring process.• Refined preboarding, onboarding, and offboarding workflows, creating a seamless, more inclusive and welcoming journey for employees.• Built frameworks for performance, progression, and compensation, giving employees clear paths for development and transparent expectations.• Introduced Notion as our central knowledge hub, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and transparency by making information accessible to everyone.• Launched Eletive to actively track and improve employee engagement

Member of the first ever Open Org cohort (OOC#1) and pioneer of workplace transparency!

Stockholm, Sverige

I facilitate a free and open network for people & culture professionals to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.• Organize and host Lean Coffee format meetings, encouraging open discussions on HR, Talent, and Culture topics.• Lead book clubs on HR-related themes to facilitate deeper understanding and skill development among members.

Stockholm, Sverige

At Ants, a specialized tech recruitment firm, I focused on connecting top talent with leading companies in IT and engineering. We used an agile recruitment process and maintained close collaboration with clients through onsite assignments, allowing us to deliver tailored, high-quality results. My role involved managing the entire recruitment process from requirement profiling and sourcing to contract signing, with a primary focus on tech roles. Daily responsibilities included extensive sourcing on LinkedIn, using advanced Boolean search techniques to identify and screen candidates.Key responsibilities:• Conducted technical recruiting, focusing on sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and streamline the interview process.• Maintained a high standard of communication, providing timely feedback and updates to candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

TietoEVRY expanded with a new business area called Cloud Anywhere, for which I was responsible for recruitment as part of my assignment with Ants. I worked closely with senior management to define roles, source candidates, conduct interviews, and manage candidate communication. My focus was on recruiting for high-demand roles such as Cloud Advisors, Cloud Architects, Sales Specialists, developers, and C-level executives, all essential for the strategic growth of the new business area.Notable achievements:• Received positive feedback from candidates and hiring managers for raising the bar in candidate experience, communication, and feedback.• Successfully placed high-demand roles, including Cloud Advisors, Cloud Architects, Java Developers, and C-level executives, contributing to strategic growth for TietoEVRY’s Cloud Anywhere expansion.

Stockholm, Sweden

Derivco is a global, matrixed organization with over 1,000 employees. I worked within the Sportsbook business unit, focusing on the 60-member team in Sweden, while collaborating closely with HR teams and colleagues from our HQ in Durban, South Africa, and additional People team members supporting the Sportsbook unit in Ipswich and London, UK. Key responsibilities:• Managed comprehensive talent management processes across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance and exit workflows.• Built and continuously improved our employee handbook, people policies, and other routines in accordance with Swedish laws and regulations. • Led initiatives in employer branding, including internal communication to enhance employee engagement and company culture, including coordinating an employer branding film with the UK-based communications and branding team.• Organized and hosted office meetups focused on Erlang/Elixir, creating opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and enhancing team cohesion within the organization.• Coordinated and represented Derivco at recruitment fairs, increasing brand visibility and attracting top talent.• Facilitated global talent mobility, overseeing visa processes, work permits, and relocation support for international hires.• Ensured compliance and provided legal oversight on Swedish work environment standards and labor law regulations.• Provided dedicated HR support and guidance on policy interpretation, benefits, and employee relations matters.• Handled HR administration tasks, including payroll coordination, benefits management, and correct data entries in our HRIS• Developed and maintained reporting on HR metrics and KPIs• Supported our HR manager

As an Administrative Assistant supporting the Ekonomiskt Bistånd unit at Solna Stad, I provided essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations within the department, handling tasks related to financial processing, record management, recruitment, and administration.Key responsibilities:• Processed invoices using the Raindance system, ensuring timely and accurate financial management for the department.• Prepared applications to Arbetsförmedlingen for wage subsidy reclaims and holiday compensation.• Co-administered cases involving the reclamation of incorrectly disbursed economic aid, maintaining compliance with municipal regulations.• Responded to inquiries from authorities regarding personal records within the Social Registry, upholding data privacy standards.• Provided recruitment administration support, assisting in the coordination of hiring processes for the unit.• Delivered general administrative support, including secretarial duties, minute-keeping, and maintaining accurate employee records such as addresses, contact information, and emergency details.

Stockholm, Sweden

As an Office Coordinator at Spotify’s Stockholm office, I was responsible for creating a welcoming and efficient environment for employees and visitors alike. In this role, I ensured smooth day-to-day operations, managed front desk responsibilities, and coordinated office logistics to support a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.• Served as the first point of contact for visitors, greeting and directing them to the appropriate contacts while maintaining a positive and professional image.• Managed incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.• Scheduled and coordinated conference rooms and meeting spaces, accommodating the needs of internal teams and external guests.• Oversaw security protocols, issuing access cards for visitors and employees, and monitoring entry points to maintain a secure office environment.• Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area, setting the tone for a professional workspace.• Composed and distributed communication emails on behalf of office management to keep employees informed of updates, events, and office protocols.• Registered and tracked travel and expense costs using Concur, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for budgeting and reimbursement purposes.• Assisted in coordinating office events and employee engagement activities, contributing to a positive and collaborative work culture.• Supported administrative tasks as needed, including inventory management of office supplies, placing orders, and coordinating with vendors.

Talent Acquisition Certificate

60 Credits, Labour Relations And Management - Arbetsmarknadskunskap Med Inriktning Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Social Anthropology

Media And Communication

Hr Metrics & Dashboarding Certificate