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Utrecht, Netherlands

IDH (Initiatief Duurzame Handel) is a non-profit organization founded by Dutch government, with the mission to promote sustainable and fair supply chain practices across various sectors on four continents. As an HR Business Partner, I support corporate ('back office') departments as well as local offices in Belgium and UK, in aligning their HR practices with the organization’s goals by providing expert guidance on all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. Acting as a first point of contact for both management and employees, I work closely with line and functional managers to drive employee engagement initiatives, support talent management processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. My responsibilities also include advising on HR policies, handling employee grievances, and facilitating training programs to enhance workforce capabilities.

Geneva, Switzerland

Led HR operations for a $1.5B global trading and logistics company with presence across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Improved employee performance through leadership and coaching. Managed HR and administrative operations, including documentation, staff scheduling, payroll, and compliance. Revamped HR procedures, directed recruitment and hiring, and administered employment contracts. Organized training programs for managers and implemented onboarding processes. Advised on conflict resolution and conducted internal investigations to support business growth and employee performance.My achievements from this role have been:► Planned and initiated Talents' Launchpad, an internal corporate university and career accelerator for new-hires.► Gained acknowledgment as top mediator between offices located in different countries by consistently resolving intercultural conflicts and ensuing productive cooperation.► Ensured recruitment of highly qualified, talented, and motivated workforce by leading all aspects of international search and selection.► Fostered workplace efficiency and staff performance by deploying more discipline and balancing workloads.

Novosibirsk, Russia

In this role, I drove consistent improvement in business processes ($5M private postal services organization) through execution of development projects and effective management of human resources department, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings. Provided strategic directions on end-to-end hiring processes, ensuring the recruitment of top-tier candidates who align with the company's mission and values. Furthermore, I planned and introduced quality control system. Enhanced organisational effectiveness, assessed employee feedback, and resolved conflicts. Fostered culture of responsibility through training and coaching of managers.The values I have driven in this role include the following:► Developed and deployed robust management system, creating performance management tools, job descriptions, operational instructions/standards, internal controls, and work procedures.► Enhanced performance evaluation procedures as well as upgraded employee compensation / benefits system.

Novosibirsk, Russia

Managed all facets of HR within a $1.8B national supermarket chain, from restructuring of business processes to acquiring top-tier talent whilst influencing executive staffing decisions and developing high-performing teams. I spearheaded restructuring initiatives encompassing work procedures, job descriptions, performance evaluations, and employee incentives that resulted in streamlined operations and improved efficiency. Attracted and onboarded talent from local universities, bolstering the organisation's workforce with fresh perspectives and innovation. By conducting management training sessions I equipped leaders with the skills and knowledge, needed to excel in their roles and drive team success.A small selection of the achievements from this role include:► Attained significant improvement in managerial success by developing corporate assessment centre.► Enhanced talent management / attraction, recruitment, new-hire onboarding, employee retention, career planning, and professional development.► Enabled employees to realise their full career potential through effective leadership and coaching.► Optimised operational efficiency across regional divisions.

Novosibirsk, Russia

In my tenure from 2009 to 2012, I contributed as a leader to the success of a $4.5M clothing company, including 11 thriving retail stores. Guided and mentored a team of 15 direct reports and over 100 employees, fostering a culture of excellence and exceeding performance levels companywide. Furthermore, I revamped job descriptions, developed and executed a financial reporting system, and implemented robust budgeting processes to optimise cost control and profitability. Established and nurtured robust professional relationships at both local and international levels, laying the foundation for business expansion and market diversification.My key accomplishments for this role were:► Protected company from bankruptcy by providing effective governance during crisis and changing leadership team.► Boosted performance by introducing Mystery Shopper programme as well as revamping performance evaluation procedures.

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