Iris Podobnik

CEO at Javni sklad malega gospodarstva Goriške

Slovenia

About

1. Leadership & People Development Led organizational development and people management processes, including performance reviews, employee development planning, and training programs. Established a structured approach to employee development aligned with organizational goals, contributing to improved team effectiveness and engagement. 2. Large-Scale Competency Development Project (€8.9M) Successfully led and coordinated a multi-partner competency development project funded by national and EU sources, with a total value of €8.9M. Managed stakeholder coordination, financial oversight, reporting, and audits, while supporting the development of employee skills and competencies across partner organizations. 3. HR System Implementation Designed and implemented key HR systems, including job systematization, compensation frameworks, and HR records management. Contributed to improved transparency, clearer role definitions, and more structured employee development processes.

Experience

  • CEO at Javni sklad malega gospodarstva Goriške
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Leading and managing the organization, including team leadership and development Conducting performance reviews and supporting employee development planning Designing and implementing training and workshop programs Creating strategies and annual business plans Collaborating with key stakeholders (municipalities, supervisory boards) Managing public calls and evaluating project applications Overseeing financial planning and organizational efficiency

  • CEO at Iris Podobnik s.p.
    Dec 2010 - Nov 2023 · 13 yrs

    Director of Biotechnology Innovation Institute (2012–2015): - Led and coordinated a large-scale competency development project (€8.9M) - Coordinated partners and managed project implementation - Prepared financial and progress reports for public institutions HR & Organizational Development Projects: - Job systematization design - Compensation system development - HR records and employment documentation setup - Support in recruitment-related processes Delivered workshops and training programs

  • Financial Assistant at Hadriae Tau d.o.o.
    Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Preparation of business plans and feasibility studies Financial analysis and performance improvement planning Development of financial projections for clients

  • Head of Finances and Administration at Instrumentation Technologies d.d.
    2003 - 2010 · 7 yrs

    Head of HR Head of finances ERP system implementation (Navision)

  • Head of Sales Unit at DZS
    1993 - 2003 · 10 yrs

    Team leadership and coordination Employee development and performance management Achievement of business targets