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Senior Human Resources Manager
Antenna GroupSenior Human Resources Manager
Nov. 2023Athens, Attiki, GreeceSecured stakeholder alignment on key HR projects, including PM system (in 6 mths!) rollout and job grading structure (5 mths). Designed organizational changes that boosted business performance, leveraging employee insights, gathered through strong relations I built with employees. This is how: Employee Relations: Built strong relationships through 1-on-1 meetings with 150+ employees, gaining insights into their perspectives, issues, and career goals. Organizational Improvements: Leveraged employee insights to design and implement key changes, boosting functional performance by 20%. Performance Management: Designed and launched a new PM system in 6 months, including criteria, processes, system implementation, training, and calibration sessions. Rewards: Partnered with WTW to analyze roles, establish a grading system, and create a competitive salary structure, securing stakeholder buy-in. Currently setting up bonus schemes and harmonizing benefits.
Senior HR Manager Talent, Compensation & Workforce
Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A.Senior HR Manager Talent, Compensation & Workforce
Feb. 2021 - Nov. 2023Athens, Attiki, GreeceLed a high-stakes M&A, scaling from 300 to 1,100 employees across 25 locations and diverse models—all during the pandemic with a fully remote team. Maintained 7% turnover, earning an HR Award for Best Change Management Strategy. How it was done: Ensuring Business Continuity: Enabled high performance from day one by providing targeted training, synergy tools, and essential resources. Redesigning for Efficiency: Identified synergies and restructured teams to enhance business efficiency and alignment. Driving Employee Buy-In: Developed a strategic change and communication plan to secure trust and engagement. Standardizing Rewards: Harmonized job grades, rewards, and benefits for fairness and market competitiveness. Enhancing HR Operations: Streamlined workflows, automated processes, and implemented an HRIS, LMS, and Performance Management system. Accelerating Hiring & Onboarding: Oversaw the recruitment of 150+ roles, ensuring seamless onboarding across functions. Resolving Labor Issues: Effectively managed employee disputes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.
HR Project Manager
Cepal Hellas Financial Services S.A.HR Project Manager
Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2021Athens, Attiki, Greece
Supervisor HR Consultant, People Services
KPMG GreeceSupervisor HR Consultant, People Services
Jul. 2017 - Mar. 2020Athens, Attiki, GreeceI was called to continue working with KPMG’s People & Change Advisory department after my career break and assist the Company in managing HR projects. Indicatively they were: • Workforce reorganization and organizational structure redesign for a merger of three different companies (no complaints received, and employee turnover remained the same); • Reboot the Company’s culture and enhance employee engagement to reduce employee attrition (Retail Sector) (achieved more than 50% reduction of employee turnover within a year) ꓼ
HR Consultant (Supervising Senior Advisor), People Services
KPMG GreeceHR Consultant (Supervising Senior Advisor), People Services
Mar. 2007 - Dec. 2010I was selected to support KPMG’s People & Change Advisory department in managing large and complex HR projects. Clients belonged to various industries. The projects concerned multiple stakeholders. Indicatively they were: • Total Rewards design & harmonization in a merger of four Companies – various sectors (smooth implementation, no complaints) ꓼ • Design of HRIS systems and Performance Management Systems for various Companies (seamless implementation); • Assessment of leaders and other executives or BoD members and design of personal development plans for their professional enhancementꓼ (more than 200 executives in total)
IT Project Manager, EU projects
INTRASOFT InternationalIT Project Manager, EU projects
Sep. 2001 - Feb. 2007Athens, GreeceI was selected to support the Company in a series of complex, Europe-wise, IT projects. Clients concerned the EU administration and Ministries of several Member States. Leveraging my experience in international projects, I • oversaw the overall planning and implementation of seven different EU-wide projects (budget 1-2 M Euros each). Projects concerned the introduction of new IT systems, Data Warehouses and processes, as well as new operational models) • one of the most critical projects concerned the timely and successful integration of all Customs and Taxation processes and systems for the most extensive EU enlargement (involving 15 new Member States, more than 20 different systems and processes) • handled diplomatically several stakeholders with conflicting agendas (e.g., political and financial differences, etc.)
Research Associate
Imperial College LondonResearch Associate
Jan. 1999 - Aug. 2001LondonSelected for this position to continue my research on Supernovae and to help the Astrophysics Department with the management of international research projects. My accountabilities involved: • Identification of synergies amongst several institutes in Europe, the USA, and Australia, and planning of all research activities involved • Heads of Optics Lab: curriculum set-up, assessment of postgraduate students (lab supervisors) and overview of student performances.

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