Michal Smykowski

Senior HR Generalist & Business Partner | HR Operations | Talent Acquisition | HR Compliance (HSE/NAV) | International HR

Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway

About

Seasoned HR Generalist and Business Partner with 13+ years of experience driving full-cycle HR operations and strategic people initiatives within demanding international environments. Proven expertise in aligning HR practices with business objectives to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture. My core strength lies in translating operational challenges into efficient, scalable HR solutions—from talent acquisition and onboarding to complex employee relations, payroll support, and HSE governance. 🔹 Key Expertise & Value Delivery: • HR Business Partnering: Acting as a strategic advisor to management on all HR matters, including performance management, change initiatives, and organizational development. • HR Operations & Compliance: Managing the entire employee lifecycle with meticulous attention to detail. Expert in Norwegian labour law, NAV procedures, and HSE regulations, maintaining 100% compliance and mitigating organizational risk. • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Leading end-to-end recruitment processes for diverse roles. Reduced time-to-hire by 15% through process optimization and enhanced candidate experience strategies. • Process Improvement & Digitalization: Championing the digitization of HR workflows (onboarding, timesheets, compliance tracking), cutting administrative errors by ~20% and increasing cross-functional efficiency. I am passionate about building robust HR functions that are not only compliant and efficient but also truly empower employees and drive business success. Open to new challenging opportunities in the Stavanger region or remotely. #HRGeneralist #HRBusinessPartner #HROperations #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #HRCompliance #NorwegianLabourLaw #HSE #EmployeeRelations #HRInnovation

Experience

  • Senior Human Resources Advisor at Robust Bemanning
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Holding end-to-end responsibility for the HR lifecycle of international onshore personnel, ensuring seamless operations from recruitment and onboarding to payroll administration and offboarding. Serving as a strategic HR advisor to management and a diverse workforce, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations, performance management, and NAV procedures. Leading initiatives to ensure 100% HSE compliance through the implementation of digital tracking systems, significantly mitigating organizational risk. Optimizing key HR processes (e.g., onboarding, timesheets) by leveraging digital solutions, resulting in a ~20% reduction in administrative errors and improved cross-departmental efficiency. Collaborating closely with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing, maintaining high data integrity and employee trust. #HRGeneralist #HROperations #HRCompliance #EmployeeRelations #HSE #PayrollSupport #HRStrategy

  • Human Resources Consultant at Edda Group
    Aug 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Executed the full employee lifecycle for a workforce of 200+, managing recruitment, onboarding, rotation coordination, and general administration with a focus on compliance and efficiency. Served as the Chief Safety Representative (HSE), providing strategic direction on all HSE matters, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring 100% compliance with mandatory certifications. Spearheaded the modernization of recruitment and onboarding processes, reducing time-to-hire for critical roles by 15% and enhancing the overall candidate experience. Championed the digitization of administrative workflows, introducing digital checklists that significantly reduced errors and improved data accuracy for payroll and reporting. Acted as a trusted HR partner for employees and line managers, resolving complex queries and providing robust daily support. #TalentAcquisition #Onboarding #HSECompliance #ProcessImprovement #HRConsulting #DigitalHR

  • Human Resources Consultant at Stab AS
    Sep 2013 - Jul 2018 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Delivered comprehensive HR operational support, managing end-to-end processes including recruitment, contract administration, onboarding, and offboarding. Ensured precise and timely data maintenance in HR systems, guaranteeing reliability for reporting, payroll, and compliance purposes. Played a key role in digitizing HR documents and workflows, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the HR function and supporting client relationships. Provided effective resolution of daily operational issues and supported key clients with high-quality administrative execution. #HROperations #HRAdministration #Compliance #ProcessOptimization #HRSupport

  • Staff Coordinator at USP Contracting AS
    Jul 2012 - Apr 2013 · 10 mos

    Managed the end-to-end talent pipeline for industrial projects, focusing on efficient sourcing, screening, and compliant onboarding. Optimized administrative workflows for contracts and documentation, ensuring accuracy and speed in personnel deployment. Guaranteed 100% compliance with all client-specific and mandatory certification requirements, minimizing operational disruptions. #TalentAcquisition #StaffCoordination #Compliance #Onboarding

  • Prosjektkoordinator Bygg og Anlegg at MK Bygg Stavanger AS
    Oct 2011 - May 2012 · 8 mos