Federica D.

Global Human Resources Professional | HR Operations | Talent Acquisition | Workforce Development | DEI & Employee Engagement

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a Human Resources and Operations professional with experience across talent acquisition, HR operations, workforce development, employee engagement, DEI strategy, and organizational leadership within higher education, corporate, and international environments. My background includes recruitment strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration across U.S. and global teams. I have worked in fast-paced organizational settings supporting employee development, operational efficiency, inclusive workplace culture initiatives, and strategic program management. Throughout my career, I have led workforce development initiatives, supported full-cycle recruitment operations, facilitated leadership and training programs, and partnered with organizational stakeholders to improve employee and candidate experiences. I am currently completing an MSc in Global Human Resource Management at King's College London and am interested in international opportunities across Europe in: • HR Operations • Talent Acquisition • HR Business Partnership • Organizational Development • Learning & Development • Employee Experience • DEI & Workforce Strategy Core areas of expertise include: HR Operations • Talent Acquisition • Workforce Planning • Employee Relations • Organizational Development • Learning & Development • Performance Management • Employee Engagement • DEI Strategy • HR Analytics • Stakeholder Engagement • Cross-Cultural Communication • Program Management • HRIS

Experience

  • Human Resources Operations Manager – Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy at OPC
    Nov 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Manage full-cycle recruitment operations aligned with organizational workforce planning and hiring priorities • Conduct candidate assessments and recruitment analysis to support hiring quality and retention outcomes • Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to strengthen recruitment strategy, talent pipelines, and candidate experience • Support workforce planning initiatives through recruitment coordination, analytics, and process improvement

  • Career Program Manager at University of Washington
    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Led workforce development and career readiness initiatives for diverse student and employer populations •  Managed internship partnerships and employer engagement programs •  Directed program operations including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination •  Delivered coaching on professional branding, interviewing, resumes, and career development strategies

  • Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Washington State University
    Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr

    • Directed institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership • Led leadership development and inclusion-focused training programs • Chaired diversity committees and supported engagement initiatives focused on retention and accessibility • Organized campus outreach and community engagement initiatives

  • Operations Manager at Omuse
    Jan 2018 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Managed operational workflows, budgeting, reporting, and team coordination activities • Implemented policies and operational procedures to improve organizational efficiency • Supported compliance initiatives and stakeholder communication across business functions • Supervised training and performance improvement initiatives

  • Executive Assistant (Temporary Assignment) at Amazon
    Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 · 7 mos

    • Supported executive operations, scheduling, communications, and cross-functional coordination • Coordinated meetings and initiatives across U.S. and European teams • Organized employee events and administrative operations within a fast-paced corporate environment