Global HR leader with flair for technology and transformation

Primary specialism: HR Information Systems

Markets with deep expertise: I have worked with global organizations in all continents handling global and regional projects, with particularly extensive exposure to the EMEA & APAC regions.

Languages : Fluent in English, French and Italian, with basic Spanish and Arabic

Salary expectations: From CHF 250K + package

Workforce types directly supported: Board, Group Executive Leadership Teams, HR Leadership Teams, local HR/Management teams

Current home country: Switzerland with French & Canadian citizenships

Team management: Currently managing 4 direct reports with a total team of 15 direct & indirect reports both locally and in remote locations

Current/recent employer: Current company of CHF 4 billion revenues and circa 40,000 employees across 60 countries.

Remits of particular interest: Senior leadership and transformation roles (e.g. Head HR for Division or Head of Rewards or VP for global HR Digitization or CHRO)

Unique expertise: Throughout my 15+ year career, I have established a reputation as a transformational leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering standards of excellence. My expertise encompasses all aspects of HR best practices/processes, strategy development and implementation, and performance management. Further, my ability to build consensus among executive teams and stakeholders to promote transparency and influence positive change has been repeatedly proven.

Commerciality: Saved CHF 1 million per year after successfully renegotiating service/contract specifications with HR system suppliers. Generated savings of CHF 25 to 50 million while reducing overtime, lost hours, and no shows by developing and implementing comprehensive and effective workforce management strategies. Led complex M&A projects across multiple international locations, generating savings of CHF 4 million.

Strengths:

  • Having lived in a variety of countries and managed teams globally, I believe that one of my key strengths is my understanding of the differences in cultures, ways of working, regulations, and practices that exist in various locations.

  • I offer a deep understanding of business, financials and strategy that supports data driven decision making.

  • I have an advanced ability to design and execute HR strategy.

  • I am known for managing cross-functional, global and virtual teams with high engagement and persistent effort.

Need to know: Keen to join a company who is seeking a vision-driven, goal-focused executive with a proven history of innovation and achievement in various fast paced matrix/complex organizations

For more details on this professional and how they might help with your business challenges, please make direct contact with us today and reference 46583

HR Business Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR Info SystemsLeanne Morris