Head of HR HQ and Global HRBP - SGS - Geneva/Zug, CH
(2025-01)
Directed HR operations for approximately 400 employees in Switzerland and collaborated with leaders and HR team across Europe and North America.
- Led and developed team of 9 HR professionals, ensuring consistent HR service delivery and operational excellence across Hire-to-Retire lifecycle, including payroll coordination, employee administration and HR operations.
- Designed and implemented HR process simplification initiatives, leveraging digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance employee experience and strengthen HR service delivery.
- Lead the relocation of corporate headquarters from Geneva to Zug, ensuring business continuity and employee support throughout the transition.
- Served as trusted HR advisor and coach to senior leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management and organizational effectiveness.
- Manage complex employee relations cases, providing guidance on performance issues, disciplinary processes and employment risks.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on critical litigation cases, employment disputes and complex employee relations matters.
- Partner with global Centres of Excellence to implement HR processes, systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Deliver HR reporting, metrics and workforce analytics to support data-driven management decisions.
Head HR Europe/US - LEM - Geneva Lyon CH/FR
(2019-01 - 2024-12)
Built and scaled a regional HR organization and end-to-end People Operations function from the ground up.
- Hired, developed and led local HR teams across five countries: France, Switzerland, Germany, US, Spain.
- Acted as a trusted Strategic business partner to Leaders, translating business strategy into actionable, scalable HR plans that support Growth and Performance.
- Drove Organizational effectiveness by supporting Operating model implementation and optimizing Organizational Design - Restructuring
- Co-designed end-to-end Hire-to-Retire processes with HR COEs, enhancing HR operational excellence across EU and US; led HR audit preparation.
- Championed Change Management initiatives, including the design and facilitation of leadership development programs
Sr HRBP EU - ALTRAD - Lyon, Fr
(2016-01 - 2019-12)
Full HR scope for the O&G, Nuclear and Marine infrastructure services.
- Served as primary contact for employee relations, managing discipline and leading HR campaigns in several locations
- Advised on processes and policies ensuring compliance with local regulations across Europe, addressing business challenges such as health and safety, high turnover, and recruitment difficulties.
- Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships with cross functional stakeholders.
- Led restructuring and mass redundancy plan, reducing headcount by 250 in France.
- Monitor of performance (appraisal, salary reviews).
- Enhanced operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior HR Business Partner - Amazon - Rabat, MA
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
Partnered with local leadership to translate business strategy into actionable workforce, talent, and organizational plans for up to 1,000 FTE.
- Advised leadership on HR implications of business decisions and organizational changes.
- Reorganized HR function, hiring and developing 4 HR professionals to enhance team effectiveness.
- Designed flexible working models and coaching programs to support performance initiatives in fast-scaling environment.
- Executed high-volume recruitment strategies during peak hiring periods, managing recruitment of 100 candidates per week.
Head of HR France - Grand Circle Corporation - Lyon, Fr
(2010-01 - 2014-12)
Full HR leadership and operations for the French entity of a Global Cruise and travel operator.
- Built and managed HR operations, payroll, and compliance aligned with European and cruise industry regulations.
- Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and talent development for seasonal workers under transnational posting scheme, aligning with operational needs of cruise and travel sector.
- Facilitated seasonal training programs on ships to ensure crew readiness and compliance with industry standards.
- Partnered with leaders to implement policies, performance management systems, diversity initiatives, and facilitate intra-group mobility.
HR Manager - ED&F Man - Paris, Fr
(2003-01 - 2009-12)
Built HR & Facilities function from scratch for France, Spain and Malaysia (150 FTE).
- Hired 4 HR & Facilities professionals across France, Malaysia, and Spain to establish regional HR capabilities.
- Developed HR processes, compensation frameworks, performance management systems, and international mobility programs to support organizational growth.
- Coordinated expatriation, recruitment, and international graduate programs to enhance talent acquisition and development.
- Led reorganization to transfer of the Rubber/Latex activities to Singapore => Restructuring and BU closing in France
