Geneva Metropolitan Area
HR leader whose experience covers both strategic and operational aspects of Human Resources - including organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, learning and development, talent management, total rewards, business transformation, mergers & acquisitions, near/offshore projects. Worked at country, EMEA and global level in leading organizational transformations, driving change and applying a holistic approach to HR, balancing people, engagement, productivity, quality and cost to achieve business results. Passionate about leadership and people development. Sport enthusiast.
I play a key role in the transformation of the global Software & Cloud organization, helping to drive operational excellence through the establishment of people-related performance metrics. By leading the people agenda and collaborating with senior leaders around the world, I help them develop solutions to address their regional challenges. I lead initiatives to foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that not only attracts, but also retains and develops talent. This includes overseeing aspects such as job structure and leveling, performance and talent management, succession planning, career paths and capability development. I lead a dynamic team in a matrix organization.
HR lead and advisor to senior leaders and partners across all business units in Western Switzerland, providing guidance on talent, recruitment and retention strategies that help optimize employee journeys throughout the lifecycle to drive engagement. Diversity and Inclusion Champion. I helped align learning and development programs with business objectives in Western Switzerland. I ran development centers for talented managers and led a team of HR advisors and recruiters.
CEO consulting in the fintech, technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Helped articulate a vision and translate it into achievable goals that are understood at all levels of the organization. Facilitated approximately 50 workshops on corporate culture, diversity & inclusion, employee retention, high performance organizations, and what it means to work in a global environment.
Led the people agenda for DXC Technology's Services business post-merger, defining and driving the people strategy globally in alignment with business priorities. Managed merger and integration activities following the merger of HP Enterprise Services and CSC to form DXC Technology. Served as a trusted coach, providing guidance to senior leaders on people-related issues. Championed career development and recognition initiatives to increase employee engagement. Advised on the integration of a new performance management system that incorporated a cultural component and aligned with the company's strategic goals, improving employee satisfaction by 30%. Provided HR metrics to make data-driven recommendations to senior management, resulting in the integration of HR KPIs into business reviews with quarterly follow-ups.
Led the people agenda within the region for the Services business. Supported organizational change through organizational design strategies resulting in a 20% increase in internal promotions. Coached HR teams to ensure continuous development and growth. Actively drove employee engagement and internal communication initiatives (e.g. ES Connect, roadshows). Facilitated talent management and succession planning reviews, resulting in the development of targeted development programs. Utilized HR analytics to forecast workforce needs, resulting in a hiring plan that reduced time to fill positions by 20%.
Supported the global delivery centers in their growth strategies. Contributed to a major offshoring business transformation initiative resulting in 30% HC growth in emerging markets. Contributed to leadership development through the creation of targeted leadership and team effectiveness programs. Managed the end-to-end talent review process, partnering with key business and country HR stakeholders to support succession readiness. Partnered with the recruiting team to identify strategies to accelerate hiring/attracting talent. Deep dive into retention strategies to reduce attrition in emerging markets, resulting in a 20% reduction in attrition. Participated in HR reviews (HRR) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), presented HR challenges and solutions to senior leadership and followed up on actions. Driven annual employee survey, analyzed results and followed up on action plan.
Aligned HR policies and programs for the service organization to drive employee engagement, retention and performance: Developed and implemented an employee engagement program that increased participation in company initiatives by 30% and reduced turnover by 10%. Implemented a flexible benefits program tailored to employee needs and business affordability that increased overall employee satisfaction by 20%. Led the integration of EDS into HP and helped shape the new organization. Facilitated workshops and various leadership and change management topics.