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Lara Ferrand

People Operations | Payroll | Human Resources | People & Culture | Talent Acquisition

About Me

Strategic and results-driven senior HR Professional with an MBA in global business and 8+ years of cross-functional experience across iGaming, Tech, Education, and Engineering. Expert in navigating complex International Employment Law (USA, Malta, Italy, Portugal, and Poland), scaling high-growth people operations, and optimizing talent acquisition. Proven track record in managing full-cycle payroll, employee relations, and organizational development for global workforces. Bilingual (English/Spanish C2), detail-oriented, and highly adaptable in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Jurisdiction

Spain

Notable Employer

  • HR Operations Specialist at Betclic Group

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
People Operations & Payroll Lead (International)Betclic Group
2024 - Present

Orchestrate end-to-end compensation and benefits for international offices, ensuring 100% accuracy in highvolume, regulated environments. Serve as the strategic consultant for leadership on Malta and International employment law, specifically regarding data protection and labor compliance. Streamline payroll adjustments and lifecycle transitions (onboarding/offboarding, bonuses, maternity, benefits, overtime) using advanced HRIS to improve operational speed. Deliver high-level workforce analytics and tax withholding reports to facilitate executive-level financial audits and strategic planning. Negotiate and renew international alliance schemes and compensation packages with local and global partners.

HR Operations SpecialistNotableBetclic Group
2024 - 2024

Managed HR administration and payroll compliance across multiple European jurisdictions, including Italy, Portugal, and Poland. Automated the maintenance of employee data and organizational structures within Talexio and Indigo systems to ensure "single source of truth" data integrity. Executed complex onboarding and offboarding workflows for international talent, including the management of EU and non-EU residence permit schemes. Secured full regulatory alignment by managing monthly and annual tax submissions across all active jurisdictions.

HR Business PartnerWH Partners
2023 - 2024

Transformed the recruitment function by building a global talent pipeline through strategic agency partnerships and modern sourcing techniques. Boosted office-wide engagement by designing and implementing new well-being initiatives and performance management frameworks. Optimized the professional development roadmap for legal and administrative staff by managing the dedicated training budget. Standardized onboarding and offboarding procedures to ensure consistent employee experience and strict policy compliance

People & Business Operations ManagerBoom Studies
2023 - 2023

Built the HR department from the ground up, designing all protocols for compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance cycles. Leveraged HR dashboards to identify turnover trends, leading to data-driven strategies that improved employee retention. Scaled the workforce by leading all global sourcing and interviewing activities to secure top-tier talent. Directed the full payroll financial cycle to optimize the company's cash flow. Facilitated international mobility by managing all work permit applications and cross-border documentation.

Education

Masters of Business AdministrationUniversity of Derby, UK
2022 - 2023

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish