Prague, Czechia
HR professional dedicated to helping people grow. Years of experience in designing and leading HR processes, driving talent development, and fostering a company culture built on growth, collaboration, and performance. Creating environments, where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.
As HR Director, I lead the full spectrum of human resources activities within a leading industrial and recycling company. My role focuses on strategic HR management, organizational development, and fostering a culture that supports employee growth and business success. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Shaping and executing the overall HR strategy in alignment with the company’s goals and industrial environment. ✅ Leading all areas of human resources management: recruitment, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and compensation & benefits. ✅ Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and long-term people development. ✅ Driving initiatives to support employee engagement, internal communication, and company culture. ✅ Ensuring compliance with labor law and regulatory requirements, while implementing HR best practices. ✅ Leading and mentoring the HR team, and overseeing HR processes across all departments. ✅ Supporting health & safety policies and cooperation with unions, where applicable. ✅ Playing a key role in sustainability and transformation projects, especially in the context of industrial recycling and environmental responsibility.
As HR Manager, I was responsible for the full spectrum of human resources functions, driving key strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across the HR department. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: ✅ Led the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including strategy implementation, process management, and performance evaluation. ✅ Designed, implemented, and managed key HR development programs including Training & Development, Talent Management, and Performance Management. ✅ Successfully introduced and managed several major HR projects: 🔹Performance Appraisal Process, including development of a Competency Matrix 🔹 Job Matrix implementation 🔹Roll-out of a new Bonus Scheme 🔹Update and enforcement of the Disciplinary Code ✅ Acted as an internal HR consultant, advising on labor law compliance, employee coaching, and people development strategies. ✅ Managed the annual Performance & Development Review cycle, ensuring alignment with business goals. ✅ Oversaw HR administration: employment contracts, terminations, reference letters, exit interviews, and personal file management. ✅ Conducted salary reviews and supported budgeting and HR data analytics. ✅ Rolled out Talent Management and Idea Management programs to enhance employee engagement and innovation. ✅ Led the company’s internal Paper Making Academy, supporting technical education and upskilling. ✅ Provided HR advisory for expatriate employees and supported international mobility. ✅ Coordinated corporate events and employee engagement activities. ✅ Oversaw workplace safety coordination in collaboration with external safety partners. ✅ Held direct responsibility for leading and managing the Reception team.
HR Business Partner DHL Supply Chain, s.r.o. HR Business Partner March 2011 – June 2013 ✅ Led and contributed to key HR projects, including the Resource Forecasting Tool, LinkedIn recruitment strategy, Induction & Adaptation Programs, Employee Handbook development, HR intranet portals, and the Employee Opinion Survey. ✅ Responsible for end-to-end recruitment strategy: defining recruitment processes, setting KPIs, managing hiring campaigns, and launching new resourcing initiatives. ✅ Maintained and analyzed essential HR metrics and reports (vacation tracking, workforce planning, preferred supplier list, etc.). ✅ Partnered closely with the Business Development department, ensuring HR alignment in new business projects and tenders. ✅ Provided HR advisory and relocation support to international assignees (expats). ✅ Delivered external trainings on Recruitment, Staffing Strategy, and Employer Branding. ✅ Gained early commercial experience as a Field Sales Executive, contributing to cross-functional understanding of business operations. DHL Express (Czech Republic), s.r.o. HR Business Partner August 2005 – March 2011 ✅ Acted as strategic HR advisor to line managers, supporting them in all core HR processes and compliance areas. ✅ Reviewed and optimized staffing processes, including coaching hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques. ✅ Conducted recruitment across all branches in the Czech Republic, from frontline roles to senior positions. ✅ Participated in key talent initiatives such as Development and Assessment Centers and the Talent DHL Management Internship Program. ✅ Led part-time HR team members and served as Acting Deputy to the Personnel Manager as needed. ✅ Provided career coaching and leadership guidance to employees, supporting development and retention. ✅ Delivered external trainings in Recruitment Strategy, Staffing, and HR Marketing.
Led the development of the organization's HR strategy and recruitment processes for one of the Czech Republic’s leading foreign policy think tanks. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: ✅ Created and implemented the Human Resources Strategy for the association, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. ✅ Conducted interviews and managed the recruitment of new collaborators, including researchers, analysts, and project staff. ✅ Built and maintained partnerships with leading academic institutions, including the University of Economics, Charles University, and the Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), to support talent acquisition and organizational visibility.
Worked as part of the HR team on a project-based outsourced role, focusing on recruitment and HR administrative support. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Conducted interviews and managed the full recruitment process for various roles. ✅ Participated in the Management Trainee Program, supporting candidate selection and coordination. ✅ Managed personal records and employee documentation. ✅ Provided comprehensive administrative support to the HR department.