Alena Becvarova

Global HR Manager - Business Line Metals & Power Conversion

Ostrava, Moravia-Silesia, Czechia

About

Dedicated and results-driven Global HR Business Partner with a proven track record in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and adaptability, evident in the progression from HRBP for Global Partner Business to an expanded role as HRBP for Growth Industries. Skilled at translating business goals into strategic HR priorities, optimizing organizational structures, and fostering high-performance cultures within diverse divisions

Experience

  • ABB (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Global HR Manager - Business Line Metals & Power Conversion
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Global HR Business Partner - Growth Industries & Gearless Mill Drives
      Jun 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      - Support leaders and teams across 17 countries and diverse businesses (GMD, battery manufacturing, HPR, Food & Beverage, Cement, Data center automation), partnering with local HR to drive strategic people priorities and strengthen business outcomes. - Lead efforts to advance well-being, psychological safety, and DEI, designing and delivering initiatives for globally distributed teams. - Coaching managers to build stronger, more inclusive teams and navigate leadership challenges with confidence. - Managed the global phase-out of the Data Center Automation unit, overseeing organizational adjustments and talent transitions to support employees through this change. - Work on talent, engagement, and change efforts to keep people connected and motivated through growth and transformation. - Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational design, succession, performance, and employee experience, helping the business prepare for future challenges.

    • Global HR Business Partner - Growth Industries and Global Partner Business (PAEN + PAPI div)
      May 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Started in May 2022 as Global HRBP for Global Partner Business and expanded scope in November 2023 to also lead HR for Growth Industries. - Worked closely with leaders of sales-driven organization (Global Partner Business) to shape people priorities that supported ambitious growth targets. - Led the design and rollout of sales incentive plans, ensuring they aligned with strategies and motivated high performance across diverse markets. - Translated business goals into clear HR strategies, overseeing workforce planning, organization design, and talent initiatives tailored to each business line. - Fostered a high-performance culture by coaching leaders, strengthening team effectiveness, and embedding consistent performance standards. - Cultivated an inclusive, collaborative environment by valuing diverse cultures and backgrounds, building stronger cross-regional teams. - Served as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, balancing strategic guidance with hands-on support to help the organization grow and adapt.

  • Receptionist at Apartments Ostrava
    Oct 2016 - Jul 2017 · 10 mos

  • Room Service at Roman Camp Hotel
    Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 · 3 mos

  • Waitress at Macgochans
    Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 · 3 mos

  • Room Service at Xanterra Parks & Resorts
    Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 · 4 mos

    Work and Travel programme