Marie Franch Thiesson

People, Love & Culture Partner at Umbraco 🚀

Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark

About

I believe people thrive when they feel seen, heard, and empowered, and when that happens, organizations thrive too! That’s the energy I bring into my role as HR Business Partner at Umbraco 💙 With a strong foundation in talent acquisition, talent management, and organizational development, I work closely with leaders to create a workplace where people feel motivated, supported, and set up to succeed. Whether it is navigating change, shaping culture, or driving strategic people initiatives, I’m here to bridge business needs with human needs. At Umbraco, we are “friendly by default” - and I live that every day. I help build genuine relationships across teams and help create a culture where everyone can grow, contribute, and belong. Diversity, inclusion, and continuous development are not just buzzwords to me - they are essential building blocks of a healthy, high-performing company. Every person brings something unique to the table - my goal is to make sure they have the space and support to shine ✨

Experience

  • Umbraco (4 yrs)
    • People, Love & Culture Business Partner
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Best Friend Finder (BFF) aka Talent Acquisition Specialist
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      With more than 1 mio installations, Umbraco is one of the most deployed Web Content Management Systems on the Microsoft stack. It's in the top five most popular server applications and among the ten most popular open-source tools - with the most friendly and talented Open Source community on the planet! Come join us :) https://umbraco.com/work-at-umbraco/job-openings/

  • HR & Recruitment Specialist at KOMPAN Global
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    The recruitment process from A-Z - Initial dialogue with hiring manager - Search and preliminary contact with relevant candidates - Job interviews - Contractual administration - Onboarding Ongoing Employer Branding

  • HR Internship at KOMPAN Global
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    Development and implementation of a new HR IT-system across the global organization. This included: - Strategic considerations of how the IT system can support and improve KOMPAN's current processes within recruitment, onboarding and employee development - Insight into project management and implementation of a large global project, including the complexity of cultural differences in a single IT system - Preparation of communication material for relevant stakeholders - Ongoing sparring with the various countries as well as system providers

  • Studentermedarbejder TV 2 / HR at TV 2 DANMARK A/S
    May 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Ved TV 2 assisterede jeg indenfor ansættelse, uddannelse og udvikling af TV 2's medarbejdere. Heri lå bl.a.: - Rekruttering til- og planlægning af TV 2's erhvervspraktikforløb - Håndtering af kontrakter og uddannelsesbudgetter - Udvikling og afvikling af onboradingforløb - Indsigt i kompetenceudvikling og motivation af medarbejdere

  • Skolerne i Oure Sport & Performing arts (4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Ledende koordinator
      Jul 2014 - Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Ledelse og koordinering af sommer- og efterårs camps for unge og familier med op mod 300 deltagere og ledelsesansvaret for 30 instruktører. Heri lå bl.a.: - Projektledelse: planlægning og afvikling af events, sportskurser og medarbejderaktiviteter - Håndtering af store mængder data og administrativt arbejde - Rekruttere, udvikle og motivere medarbejdere

    • Underviser
      Aug 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Undervisning af gymnasieelever fra forskellige danske gymnasier samt undervisning af Oures egne efterskole, gymnasie og højskoleelever - Didaktiske og pædagogiske overvejelser i forbindelse med planlægning af undervisning - Skarp formidling af fagligt og sportsligt indhold