Sunna Arnardóttir - HR professional / leadership & personal development coach, Vinnuhjálp

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Network Power<100 people

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Startup Founder

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Consulting

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United Arab Emirates

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France

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India

Work Background

Lotus Car Rental IcelandHuman Resources Manager

Nov. 2023- Develop and present new HR and payroll strategies, and other HR related initiatives aligned with the overall organizational strategy. - Analyzed and streamlined the payroll process. - Ensured legal compliance in regards of HR and payroll management. - Created job descriptions, and developed a optimized recruitment and selection process. - Created and mentored management with a performance appraisal system to better engage employees. - Mediate between individual employees and management regarding demands, grievances, or other issues.

FjarðabyggðHuman Resources Manager

Aug. 2022Fjarðabyggð, Austurland, Iceland- Developed and managed HR strategies, tactics, and procedures for each workstation. - Assessed training needs, collaborated with managers to apply and monitor training programs. - Supported each workstation with a focus on developing, engaging, motivating and preserving the human capital. - Nurtured and facilitated a positive work environment. - Ensured legal compliance of all matters related to HR. - Bridged relations between management and employees by addressing grievances, demands, and other issues in accordance with public labor regulations.

Torg ehfHuman Resources Manager

Feb. 2022 - May. 2022Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland- Managed HR strategies, policies and other HR initiatives, and made sure they were aligned with the overall business strategy. - Mediated between management and employees regarding demands, grievances and other issues. - Analyzed and prioritized staffing needs.

VinnuhjálpHRM & personal/leadership development trainer/coach

Jan. 2022Capital Region, Iceland- HR manager/generalist consultation for organizations and individuals. - Assist employers and employees alike to address grievances, demands, and other issues. - Facilitate and nurture a positive work environment by offering training and coaching in positive methods for HR related and management matters. - Training and coaching for individuals and groups in regards of healthy communications and positive application of soft skills in order to elevate leadership skills and personal development. - Focus on promoting a positive work environment, and how all individuals in an organization can contribute to build and maintain it.

DHL ExpressTraining & HR Admin

Dec. 2020 - Apr. 2022Iceland- Managed organization's training policy in Iceland, with both online and classroom training. - Supported employees with their career development. - Mediated demands, grievances and other issues in the work place. Ensured legal compliance throughout the HR department. - Collaborated with managers with recruitment and internal talent management. - Managed internal communications and facilitated employee engagement on an organizational level. - Adapted company policies for Icelandic labor regulations and assisted managers with integrating into their day to day operations. - Nurtured a positive work environment for employees in different work settings. - Monitored and asserted training programs, individualized for each employee.

SessorConsultant

Aug. 2020 - Nov. 2020Capital Region, Iceland- Supported clients in regards of optimization of HRIS and HR work processes.

Íslenska GámafélagiðHuman Resources Generalist

Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019Capital Region, Iceland- Managed optimization of HR work processes and processes of HR metrics.

Félagsstofnun StúdentaHuman Resources Generalist

May. 2017 - Dec. 2018Capital Region, Iceland- Managed and administered compensation and benefit plans. - Collaborated with manager in talent acquisition and recruitment processes. - Organized and managed T&D initiatives and employee career development. - Provided support for all employees and managers regarding all HR matters, such as compensation, leaves, and dispute resolution. - Assisted with developing and implementing new HR policies. - Researched need for HRIS and payroll solutions, led selection and installation of new systems and handled system administration. - Maintained employee files and records. - Ensured compliance with labor laws and union agreements.

TrackwellConsultant & Product Owner for HR & Fleet Solutions

May. 2016 - Apr. 2017Capital Region, Iceland- Consulted for HR solutions, facilitating efficient usage in accordance to relevant union agreements. - Worked with clients to identify business problems and technical needs in HRIS. - Identified possible issues and how the HRIS could tackle said issue, and whether the software needed backend updates to accommodate for said need. - Prioritized backend work on the HRIS and Fleet system. - Handled communications between technical and non-technical employees and customers.

Icelandic Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA)Human Resources Manager

Apr. 2015 - May. 2016Capital Region, Iceland- Created and implemented HR policies. - Created and implemented an HRIS suited for an volunteer organization. - Created job descriptions and work processes for all positions within the organization to best streamline and make work more efficient to better utilize the time of all volunteers. - Led all recruitment efforts. - Created and managed a continuous recruitment cycle, including advertisements, interview processes, and new hire inductions. - Created and managed an L&D policy for the organization. - Strategized a potential compensation and benefits plan for the volunteers in lieu of wages.

Icelandic Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA)Executive Board Member

Apr. 2015 - May. 2016Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland- Monitor all matters related to animal wellfare in Iceland and strategize usage of ISPCA's resources to accommodate, as well as form an appropriate response from the organization in regards to the matter. - Delegate assignments in accordance to organizational policy, - Research and analyze possible advantageous resources or business opportunities for the organization. - Facilitate the organizational point of view to individuals in- and outside of the organization. - Embrace current trends of animal wellfare in Iceland, as well as develop and prioritize continuous improvement of said trends. - Collaborate with relevant organizations to establish awareness for animal wellfare in Iceland. - Persuade relevant parties to participate in animal wellfare initiative and establish meaningful and relevant connections.