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PlayneticChief Human Resources Officer
Oct. 2023 - Oct. 2024Limassol, Cyprus· Head of Human Resources for 2 companies
· Leading HR best practices and continuous growth of the company.
· Leading HR strategic support to C-Levels, Directors and stakeholders
· Leading the implementation of best practices throughout both companies simultaneously
· Stablished and implemented all HR standards for the companies.
· Leading the implementation of Performance Review, OKR, Succession planning, employee development plan and future needs for the growing company with my team. · Implemented HRIS (BambooHR) and transition all employees to it.
· Created all onboarding and off boarding processes and have onboarded over 120 employees in a 5-month period. · Implemented Contractor and FTE employment agreements on 5 jurisdictions and streamlined contract signing for all jurisdictions in an automated way.
· Leading the benefits, profit sharing, salary reviews and travel for all employees across companies.
· Ownership of approval for all HR related matters and change management that comes with it.
· Implemented and leading the Cybersecurity training for all current staff and newcomers.
· Leading with the help of Marketing and Talent Acquisition the creation of core values and engagement plans for the company.
· Attrition rate is at 2.3% currently and working to keep it at this level.
· Since my joining I have put in place plans to adapt to our rapid growth and not fall behind on any best practices in all jurisdictions and comply with local labor laws.
· Assisting Compliance department with policy implementation and ISO 27001 standards.
· Leading HR for over 300 employees to date and growing.
ProdlyManager, Employee Success
Oct. 2021 - Jul. 2023Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus· Ownership of the HRIS of the company (Rippling).
· HR best practices and continuous improvement throughout the year.
· Ownership of international payroll systems for remote workers. (Plane, Deel.com, Remote.com)
· Onboarding and offboarding of local and international (remote) employees.
· Creation of Provident fund for Cyprus employees.
· Full Cycle of recruitment for all areas of the company and assistance to Managers in the hiring process.
· Creation, negotiation and closing of potential candidates. · Assisted on the creation of standardized Job titles and skills sets for all the technology team.
· Created and updating of European and Canadian salary bands for the company.
· Training and mentorship of fellow HR members.
· Creation and maintenance of relevant files folders and changes of all employees on Job, Compensation, Bonus, and any related move within the company. · Assisting the Manager on creation of Job Descriptions and guidance on salary expectation and availability on multiple markets.
· Presented and implemented our performance review system, surveys and eNPS
· Ownership of upgrade of our ATS system and implementation of automated offer process and best practices.
Blanc LabsHuman Resources Manager
Jan. 2021 - Oct. 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada· Creation and implementation of employee policies for Canada.
· Creation of the Employees handbook of the company.
· Providing high-quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
· Creation of the current employee engagement plan for the company.
· Assisting finance with payroll calculation and due diligence.
· In charge of companies Benefit plan administration.
· Managing the full recruitment cycle for the company. (Headhunting, Pipeline, Social Media campaigns, Campus recruitment, Internships, Co-Op)
· Identifying ways to improve policies and procedures.
· Preparing contracts and onboarding packages.
· Responsible of the HRIS system implementation.
· Prepare termination and severance letters.
· Created and implemented the internal recruiting process and achieving a 5-week recruitment process for new hires.
· Creation, implementation, and updating of the on-boarding and off-boarding process.
· Assisting in the creation and implementation of Training and Development programs in the company.
· Responsible for the performance review process.
· Responsible for the payroll and · Responsible for due diligence of new employees and termination of employees.
MOYO Health & CommunityBoard Member
May. 2019 - Aug. 2019Toronto, Canada AreaHR Chair / Board Member
Blanc LabsHuman Resources Generalist
Jun. 2018 - Jan. 2021Toronto, Canada Area· Creation and implementation of employee policies for Canada.
· Creation of the Employees handbook of the company.
· Providing high-quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
· Creation of the current employee engagement plan for the company.
· Assisting finance with payroll calculation and due diligence.
· In charge of companies Benefit plan administration.
· Managing the full recruitment cycle for the company. (Headhunting, Pipeline, Social Media campaigns, Campus recruitment, Internships, Co-Op)
· Identifying ways to improve policies and procedures.
· Preparing contracts and onboarding packages.
· Responsible of the HRIS system implementation.
· Prepare termination and severance letters.
· Created and implemented the internal recruiting process and achieving a 5-week recruitment process for new hires.
· Creation, implementation, and updating of the on-boarding and off-boarding process.
· Assisting in the creation and implementation of Training and Development programs in the company.
· Responsible for the performance review process.
· Responsible for the payroll and · Responsible for due diligence of new employees and termination of employees.
VTRAC Consulting CorporationManager, Client Service
Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2018Toronto, Canada Area· Specialized in IT, Accounting and Executive talent sourcing
· Headhunting and Talent acquisition through multiple sources (Networking, Social Media, Referrals, Job Boards, Boolean Strings)
· Working on permanent and contract roles.
· Interviewing and pre-assessment of candidates before submitting them to the clients
· Working with tight deadlines and under high pressure. An average of 10 to 15 active roles at any given time.
· Direct contact with Hiring Managers creating rapport and understanding the skill sets and profiles needed by the team to source the right candidate in a proficient manner.
· In contact with Managers/Candidates with regards to feedback and assisting with recommendations regarding strengths and opportunities for development · Doing Job Analysis and creating Job Descriptions
· In charge of presenting offers of employment and negotiations needed to close new hires.
· Conduct reference check for new hires.
AP Executive - Executive Search ConsultancyExecutive Consultant
Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2017Limassol, Cyprus· Recruiting for a Multinational group. Working for AP Executive I developed my HR and interviewing skills as well as strengthened my research and sourcing skills to fit in the recruiting industry. I started having placements from the first month of my work in the company
· Headhunting and Talent acquisition through multiple sources (Networking, Social Media, Referrals, Job Boards, Boolean Strings)
· Performed Full Cycle of Recruitment.
· Handled presentation of offers and any negotiation need to close new hires.
· Contacted and develop new relations with Hiring Mangers and companies. (360 Desk)
· Handled Reference checks for new hires
· Gained vast experience in talent scouting using social media. I developed a broad network of contacts, that gives me an opportunity to find a unique pool of candidates with necessary specialization and wide experience.
· Networking in events relevant to the industries.
· Worked multiple ATS
· Multi-tasking, working on multiple positions at any given time.
FOREXAccount Manager / Business Developer
Oct. 2013 - May. 2016Limassol, Cyprus• Sales and retention of new and existing clients
• Oversaw creation of events like Expos and seminars around the world
• In charge of assisting and teaching new employees the CRM systems and assisting management with procedures and inquiries. Training employees on cold calling
techniques and on dealing with rejection and turning it to their advantage with great success rate
• In charge of a team of sales for Spain, Italy, LATAM and UK
Vanora Industries LTDLogistics Manager
Nov. 2009 - Aug. 2013Limassol, Cyprus· In charge of accounting of stock and organizing delivery schedules all around Cyprus
· Successfully managed six direct reports
· In charge of onboarding and training of new staff · Helped with the implementation of new accounting system while assisting accounting department with transferring ledgers and invoicing
· In charge of reception, organization, and accounting for new products · Handling customer support and claims
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