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 Lead global talent management strategy and operations with responsibility for the global performance and talent management process including design, implementation and execution of the performance cycle using SuccessFactors, training, and mentoring programs to meet business demands. Drive, influence, and collaborate with business partners to support the succession planning program and individual development planning. Design, implement, and oversee the administration of innovative, effective, and equitable global mentoring and reverse mentoring programs. Manage the 360 Feedback Assessment program including debriefing and coaching participants and serving as advocate for program best practices. Facilitate the 4-day “new manager training” program and Hi-Po development program as well as DiSC and other soft skills trainings. Develop, execute and manage communication that support implementation of programs including a SharePoint site housing program tools. Strategize and support the career pathing program including providing career coaching. Work in close partnership with internal stakeholders to support employees at all levels through change management and development

 Functioned as strategic business partner for the Graz (AT) R&D Technology department supporting the Lübbecke (DE) location and offsite employees in the UK and the Netherlands.  Actively integrated business strategy to align with operational goals through partnerships with key stakeholders to implement HR solutions to optimize the organization’s structure, process, and culture. Provided strategic and tactical support and developed and executed HR strategies and programs focused on organizational effectiveness that ran across the broader HR team. Implemented strategies to meet changing business needs. As Team lead for the central administration team at the Graz location. Provided project management leadership for outsourcing and travel management and setting up a credit card program.  Supported the adoption of organizational culture, policies and procedures, tools and resources with managers and colleagues.

 Provided advanced level administrative support to the CEO of the International Business Unit with responsibility for the timely, accurate and efficient execution of complex operational activities including calendar management, travel arrangements, meetings coordination, expense management, and various confidential special projects. Managed and optimized CEO’s calendar and coordinated and scheduled external and internal meetings and presentations. Exercised a moderate level of autonomy in troubleshooting issues and escalated as needed. Responded to, and prioritized inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts and making judgments with minimal guidance.  Coordinated travel and tracked and managed expenses including providing detailed expense reporting and other monthly reporting.

 Performed project management support functions working closely with project managers to coordinate, plan, report on projects and implement other administrative tasks.  Provide administrative support and maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, task lists, and budgets. Maintain excellent communication with project stakeholders to monitor progress and report on any project changes. Consulted with individual project managers/leaders on best practices, processes and methodologies to ensure alignment with project goals. Assisted the CTO and General Manager providing monthly reporting, budgeting, and resource planning support. Instrumental in the development and implementation of business processes and guidelines. Worked with other Project Managers to share resources and assisted in the development, documentation and communication of policies and standards.