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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Established HR M&A capability and led functional due diligence teams in a broad range of transactions in the USA, EMEA, LATAM, Japan, and New Zealand.Developed HR integration plans for each deal, ensured seamless handover to integration management office, acquiring business unit HR partner and global capability offices in India and Argentina.Proactively identified, engaged, and kept informed key stakeholders of the deals pipeline and progress, as well as future needs, soliciting their input when appropriate.Designed and delivered HR M&A Flex Pool training to provide upskilling opportunities and enhance M&A capabilities of People Org.

Irving, Texas, Us

Developed operating procedures, project plans and tools for end-to-end transaction management.Managed due diligence and integration planning to support mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in North America (USA and Canada). Delivered strategic thought leadership in partnership with HRBPs and business to enable successful people outcomes.

San Jose, California, Us

Managed HR M&A project plans for all ranges of acquisition and divestiture. Partnered with M&A Leads (Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) during due diligence, including recommendations on HR strategy, deal model assumptions, purchase agreement terms, and operational risks. Planned and managed integration activities based on the established timeline and pre-determined budgets. Stepped-in as an interim leader for Global Mobility: managed day-to-day immigration (H-1B, L-1, O-3, TN, PERM, Tier 2, 457, etc.) and relocation needs for new hires and existing employee; revised mobility policies and processes to meet current business needs; provided ad-hoc reporting and analysis for stakeholders; partnered with Legal, Payroll and other related functions to ensure tax and regulatory compliance; managed vendors (relocation companies, international tax advisors, etc.). Received WOW Award for “Achieving Results Beyond Expectations”.Coordinated Business Resiliency Management program for HR function – partnered with functional leaders to perform Business Impact Analysis, create, validate and regularly review/update Business Continuity Plan and Technology Continuity Plan. Established new protocol for collaboration/information sharing/storage on SharePoint and Box.Acted as focal for HR compliance, audit findings, and actual response to business disruptions.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Provided individually tailored destination-related services to employees of Amazon, Facebook, GE, Starbucks, Philips, SalesForce.com, etc. The first consultant who introduced country-specific health system briefing for assignees.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led HR Due Diligence team in international M&A projects (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures) in Europe, Middle East, South-East Asia, and Australia. Represented HR function at Corporate Development Executive level for all international M&A transactions.Managed consecutive and concurrent activities: created and maintained operating rhythms; liaised with external consultants as needed; identified people-related synergies, costs, and risks; designed and implemented mitigation plans; obtained leadership sign-off at HR VP level on HR integration plans; partnered with an acquiring Business Unit HR for a smooth post-closing hand-over.Initiated a number of Lean+ activities related to M&A and hosted multiple Lean+ workshops. Developed an AAR (after-action-review) structure and implemented AAR process as part of continuous improvement. Project-managed several multi-functional groups that created HR M&A playbook, a database of integration best practices and revised HR M&A WBS to reflect different types of deals.Assumed the role of HR Leader for New Country Operations. Closely partnered with International Finance, Tax and Legal in new business set-up activities outside of the USA.Founding member of CTCM (country-to-country-moves) team – the governing body for Global Mobility Shared Services. Achieved a significant decrease of cycle time having designed and implemented a standard process of establishing individual compensation and benefits packages for all US-inbound one-way transferees within the Company. Won HR Excellence Award in 2014.

Arlington, Va, Us

Managed LRPP (Long Range People Plan) and budget. Forecasted labor market trends and future talent availability. Early identified the critical talent need, advised leadership on possible sourcing that eventually lead to the opening of a new international branch - Boeing Design Center in Kiev, Ukraine.Monitored and analyzed competitors’ activities on the labor market. Took pro-active measures to prevent the flight of talent through design and implementation of robust career plans for executive, managers, and employees in the region. Successfully advocated at WHQ C-suite level for removing obstacles for Boeing international employees to apply to US-based jobs and internal audit program.Designed and implemented cross-border remote and partial commute options for multinational employees.Managed benefit plans, fostered relationship with suppliers that allowed an improvement in coverage without increasing the budget.Conducted internal investigations, proposed resolutions that would comply both with US-focused corporate policies and local employment laws.

London, London, Gb

Built HR Department at group level (4 independent media agencies) from scratch – talent acquisition, development, retention, and shared services. Developed comprehensive internal communications process that boosted morale and led to increase of employee engagement. Identified and implemented best practices for talent retention in a highly competitive market. Developed new hire orientation/onboarding procedures.Coached senior leaders (Group executives and media agencies’ CEOs) on their personal development plans and on development of their respective teams.Drove annual performance management and salary review cycle. Ensured compliance with all relevant employment legislation.

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