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Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis

Supporting the challenging action plan for Dubai EXPO 2020 in the preparation and organization of actions and missions such as:- promotional activities and actions of the Brussels Capital Region: political and business delegations, events, trade fairs, economic missions, campaigns.- preparation of business visits of Brussels companies to the UAE in the framework of EXPO 2020.- proactive prospection of the UAE market and its key stake holders.- expanding and maintaining a professional network in the UAE and Belgium.- day-to-day administrative management.

Koweït/Dubai

Taking care of the family to adjust to a new life, new country, new cultureSet-up of the “Belgian Community in Kuwait” association- Events organization;- Relocation Advisor for the new Belgian family;- Social Media contentVolunteering in different associations as the International Women Network Kuwait and the Saracen Rugby Club.Consulting and helping people to set up their own business: policy written, office management

Lessines, Belgique

02/10-04/11: Business HR Manager BaxterBusiness partnering in the MD Manufacturing Plant (950 workers in total) with final responsibility and accountability for the following HR subjects in order to sustain the achieve strategic goals: - Talent Acquisition;- Talent Management;- Performance Management;- Workforce Planning;- Reward Management: salary policy for blue and white collars;- Social relations : collective agreement negotiation, union delegation, restructuring activities e.g. closure of a 115 people department ; - Training activities supervision - Leading a team of 3 persons : HR Generalist, HR Assistant et Training Supervisor;- HR representative at the Senior Leadership Team;- Communication and interactions with external parties such as other Baxter facilities, industrial associations, employee unions, medias, etc. in order to promote the organization interests and reputation, while sharing best practices.11/08-01/10: Human Resources Consultant @ Baxter, via Randstad Consulting, BelgiumIn charge of the recruitment and selection’s process of high pharmaceutical profiles;Interim Management of the Business HR Manager (see function above).

Wavre, Belgique

Provided leadership and expertise for the full scope of HR functions to assure a smooth operation of the park:- Operational HR Management;- Point of contact for the line Management;- Recruitment, selection, training and induction of high volume employee due to the seasonability of the activity;- Creation & development of employee handbooks and policies;- Performance appraisal’s and talent management set up;- Responsible for payroll of 1000 staff members;- Social relations & key contact for union representatives;- Leading a team of 3 HR assistants;- Member of the executive committee.

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

In charge of the Human Resources day-to-day management:- Responsible of the recruitment and selection’s process: IT and telecoms profiles;- Payroll administration;- Advise on social legislation;- Staff’s point of contact.