▸ Orchestrated the EMEA HR transformation programme, standardising operating practices across 15+ countries and embedding Workday as the regional HRIS backbone — establishing a cadence of MOR/QBR reviews and HR KPI dashboards aligned to business rhythms. ▸ Led M&A integration workstreams across multiple entities, balancing operational efficiency with cultural alignment and ensuring compliant onboarding of acquired workforce populations under local EMEA regulatory frameworks. ▸ Owned regional HR governance model: designed and deployed problem-solving reviews (PSR) for red KPIs, quarterly business reviews, and a structured HR operating rhythm across the EMEA leadership team. ▸ Drove fixed cost optimisation agenda in partnership with Finance and CoEs, delivering measurable headcount and process efficiency outcomes against defined cost targets. ▸ Coached and upskilled HRBP community on data-driven decision making, program delivery discipline, and change management execution — reinforcing accountability culture across the region. ▸ Championed DE&I, succession planning, and workforce capability programmes as part of the Group-wide people agenda. ▸ Partnered with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to deploy AI-driven recruiting tools, redesign workflows, improve efficiency, and establish governance around responsible AI usage in hiring.

▸ Delivered full-spectrum HR and L&D strategy for a 9-month contract in a regulated environment, achieving a 55% reduction in absenteeism through structured engagement initiatives backed by people analytics. ▸ Aligned HR policies with regulatory and accreditation standards; maintained constructive union relations (SIPTU/FORSA), supporting compliance and cultural development programmes.

▸ Acted as strategic HRBP to global CIB leadership across three major European hubs, partnering on workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development. ▸ Led the establishment of a new Shared Services Centre in Romania: 1,100+ hires, built the entire HR function and governance model from scratch — a large-scale program management and operational execution challenge. ▸ Managed HR continuity through COVID-19, leading union negotiations across six EU countries with full regulatory compliance across multiple EMEA labour law frameworks. ▸ Partnered with CoEs and Talent Acquisition to attract and develop global talent pipelines; drove cross-border performance management cycles and leadership programmes.

▸ Delivered people plans and change programmes across EU operations supporting digital transformation, partnering with executive teams across multiple geographies. ▸ Negotiated with EU-level trade unions on strategic workforce restructuring, managing sensitive ER cases and implementing organisation design improvements across multiple legal entities.

▸ Led global change projects during major organisational restructuring; designed new HR processes and coached U.S. counterparts on EU employment law compliance. ▸ Built employer brand across EMEA through cost-effective, targeted recruitment strategies.

▸ Supported HR operations including disciplinary processes, payroll management, and compliance in a large-scale manufacturing and defence environment.