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StoryblokEmployer Branding & Culture Manager
Feb. 2024Zurich, Switzerland• Be the link between the internal and external image Storyblok represents to attract and retain talents
• Review current trends in the labor market, define the Employee Value Proposition, and use it as a
the cornerstone for employer branding efforts and reiterate yearly
• Define and manage Storyblok’s employer brand in alignment with our ideal candidate persona and
market trends
• Partner with Marketing and other teams to create and deliver needed campaigns that support our
recruiting and employer branding plans
• Support candidate engagement and experience - e.g.track the TA activities with the TA team,
analyze improvements in communication and brand positioning and educate the team on communication and selling the company
• Own all main external career and recruiting pages (Storyblok's Career Page, LinkedIn, Kununu, Glassdoor, Xing, and others), including the set-up and maintenance of company profiles, company
reviews and ratings
• Identify, recommend, attend, or establish career fairs with other companies in the industry to promote
and position Storyblok and build relevant talent pools of inbound talent
• Be the main lead for the internal branding activities, which requires a strong alignment and alignment and partnership with the People Experience, Commercial, Marketing, and Talent Management and development teams (for topics such as events, anniversary gifts, end-of-year gifts, team retreat, training, etc).
• Define and implement a Wellbeing strategy to ensure a satisfied and healthy workforce that can contribute to Storyblok's success.
• Define and implement a robust DE&I strategy in alignment with our business goals and company values to create an inclusive culture of high-performing teams
• Be the guardian of our core values and revise our values regularly
• Ensure our values are implemented in the various people processes (how we hire, develop, promote and recognize people)
Femme PaletteMentor
Apr. 2022Zurich, SwitzerlandAs a mentor at Femme Palette, I empower ambitious professionals to unlock their potential and achieve their career goals. I provide guidance in areas like leadership development, personal branding, and navigating challenges with confidence. By sharing my expertise in talent acquisition, employer branding, and culture, I help mentees gain clarity, build resilience, and take actionable steps toward their aspirations. Together, we create a roadmap for success and long-term growth.
StoryblokTalent Acquisition Team Manager
Mar. 2022 - Feb. 2024Zurich, Switzerland• Leading a diverse and skilled fully-remote team of Sr. Talent Acquisition Partners based in 4 continents
• Ensuring a strong candidate experience and owning the company-wide talent acquisition process
• Improving our global recruiting approach including the initial selection and continuous refinement of a mix of traditional and innovative recruiting methods and channels • Defining and driving the team to meet and exceed hiring benchmarks relating to time to fill, cost per hire, diversity in hiring and hiring manager, and candidate satisfaction
• Developing and implementing a global employer branding strategy for Storyblok
• Partnering with the People Experience team to ensure the experience of the candidate carries over to the onboarding journey
• Partnering with hiring managers to ensure the effective sourcing and retention of talent
• Identifying and partnering with external providers as required to ensure hiring needs are met
• Developing different policies and procedures in the areas of recruitment and employer branding activities, among others
• Being an ambassador for the function, representing the Storyblok Talent Acquisition activity internally and externally
StoryblokSr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2022Zurich, Switzerland
Alterna Talent Strategy Advisor
Sep. 2019 - Oct. 2019Guatemala areaAlterna is a social innovation start-up organisation that promotes the development of entrepreneurs and conscious companies as a path towards a sustainable region. During my temporary assignment at Quetzaltenango office my duties were: • Help Alterna create strategies to attract more and better candidates, reaching new markets and increasing the flow of applications. • Evaluate recruitment processes to optimise effectively the efficiency and the positioning of their Fellowship Programme. • Design personal and professional development activities to ensure the well-being and growth of fellows and maximise the impact of the program.
SabbaticalProfessional Volunteering & Traveling
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2020South America, Africa, Oceania11 months of independent professional volunteering & traveling throughout Latin America, Africa and Oceania. Achievements: • 5 months HR Advisor volunteer at LAFF, NGO based in Peru (see details below)
• 5 weeks HR Advisor volunteer at Alterna, NGO based in Guatemala (see details below)
• 4 weeks volunteering at Children Conservationists Programme, NGO based in Uganda, as Volunteer Programme Manager & Strategy Advisor (see details under "Volunteer Experience")
• 6 months traveling across: Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Uganda, New Zealand & Australia
• Finalising MSc. in Human Resources Management
Latin American Foundation for the FutureHR People & Culture Strategist
Apr. 2019 - Aug. 2019Cusco Province, PeruLatin American Foundation for the Future is a UK registered charity which works with partner organisations in Peru to help disadvantaged children and young people to build a better future. Being a strategic and trusted advisor, expertly aligning organisation objectives and needs with people and culture strategies and executing people and culture strategies, objectives and plans: • Planning and executing Culture & People Development initiatives
• Planning and executing the Volunteer Development Programme (VDP)
• Coordinating LAFF´s remote volunteers, their recruitment and assignment of their activities
Global Projects Services AGGlobal HR Operations / HR Business Partner
Aug. 2014 - Apr. 2019Zürich Area, SwitzerlandResponsible for the full life cycle staffing process for +1000 global employees assigned to offshore multimillion projects around the world. HR ADVISORY:
• Built strong and lasting relationships to provide counselling and guidance to senior hiring managers. RECRUITMENT, ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS:
• Sourced and attracted high-caliber candidates by executing employer branding initiatives
• Organized and conducted interviews, provided feedback, reference checks, defined and negotiated salary offers
• Prepared high volume of contractual documentation on a timely basis
• Managed timely global mobility process of full project crews and single employees (relocation, visas, flights, accommodation)
• Built strong relationships with an extensive network of external partners, vendors and service providers
• Generated weekly reports on recruitment and turn-over data for Corporate
• Supported the implementation of GHRS and other HR tools PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:
• Participated actively in the annual salary review and bonus scheme process
• Provided compensation analyses and adjustments to ensure top talent is retained TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
• Identified training and development needs and coordinated trainings for employees at all levels • Generated training reports to management and regular update training matrix
• Approved reimbursement of training, according to internal policies
• Trained new employees and deputized Departmental Manager EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
• Resolved complex issues related to benefits, policies, relocation, visa and payroll
• Investigated and documented employment related legal cases according to local labor law
• Assisted in policy interpretation and development
• Investigated and documented employment sensitive and confidential legal cases according to local labor law
• Visited crews onboard offshore projects in Bulgaria and Angola which increased employee satisfaction, adherence to processes & norms and reduced turnover by 20%
Robert WaltersHR Recruitment Consultant
Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2014Zürich Area, Switzerland• Thoroughly interviewing and evaluating candidates (Senior Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Internal Auditors, Data Analysts, CFOs etc). • Providing general career advice and guidance. Briefing candidates on suitable roles and preparing candidates for client interview. • Creating and maintaining online job postings on Linkedln, Xing, Twitter and other job boards, third party career sites, and social media. • Acquiring new clients through business development both on the phone and in person. • Developing long-term and trusted relationships with clients by attaining a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the organization, its culture and resourcing requirements. • Receiving and consulting on client resourcing briefs and communicating details to relevant candidates. • Managing the recruitment process - from candidate screening through to interview, performance feedback and offer negotiation. • Organizing interview documentation for future use which includes notes, communications, interviews and candidates' summaries.
VistaJet InternationalInvoice Controller
Feb. 2013 - Jan. 2014Baar, Switzerland• Coding of invoices accurately and on time in accordance with internal controls into BPM.
• Compilation of data from invoices/contracts to verify the accuracy of billing data. • Verification of the services/product delivery, price charged, along with approval per authority limits. • Regular contact with vendors and suppliers regarding discrepancies. • Address interdepartmental queries (from Procurement, Finance, Operations etc). • Ensure Charges to be recharged are passed onto relevant customers. • Work with the AP team to ensure the integrity of Master Data/Obtaining new vendor information.
• Optimization and improvement of current processes to promote best practice within finance.
• Participate in invoice processing team meetings and give feedback on efficiency improvements.
• Support the integration of transactional activity from around the Group into one operational center. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: proposed and created, jointly with the IC team, a manual of Invoice Control practices; implemented updates in BPM system to speed up approval process; reduced IC backlog down to zero; contributed to the update of the Chart of Accounts.
MonsterAP Team Lead
Jul. 2008 - Feb. 2011Prague, Czech Republic• Led a team of AP accountants in charge of UK, IE, IT, ES and CZ entities processing expense reports and coding over 60,000 invoices per annum. • Executing payment runs smoothly and in time. • Being the main point of contact for local offices and suppliers for AP issues and queries while developing solid and trustworthy relations due to my sense of urgency and customer satisfaction.
• Assisting AP Manager with month-end activities. • Responsible for entering AP journals in the sub-ledger and liaising with our Oracle experts to improve ERP system. • Reviewing creditors aging, being proactive to resolve issues and involving appropriate departments (GL, Treasury, AR) to achieve a successful end result. • Responsible for the execution of ad-hoc projects and involving team members. • Assisting my team whenever necessary and transferring useful information so they could achieve their goals more effectively. • Working within strict company, US GAAP and SOX audit policy guidelines. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: recognized as the most efficient worker in the team and promoted to supervisor within 60 days of activity in the company; promoted to Team Lead after 3 months, demonstrating full understanding of the processes and mastery of the system; successfully migrated invoice coding for Spain & Italy ledgers; standardized Direct Debit process for all countries supervised; updated supplier set up form and subsequent considerable time saving for the AP clerks; created new process for withholding tax registration in Oracle and successful training team members; developed productive and solid relations with local offices, employees and suppliers in all countries. ATTENDED SEMINARS: time management; conflict resolution; empowerment of employees.
Universidad de SevillaInternational Student Exchange Program Coordinator - International Relations Office
Sep. 2005 - Jul. 2006Sevilla Area, SpainI was granted by the university committee the opportunity to develop this role in the international office providing assistance to incoming/outgoing Erasmus students and overseas professors. Main tasks:
• Coordination of activities, registration of students and transcription of their records in different foreign languages, especially English
• I maintained daily communication with partner institutions across the European Union and the Americas
• I often experienced stressful situations where the number of students exceeded our expectations but performing with high diligence and focus
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