Paula Durnbeck

Recruiter

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands9 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over nine years in People and Culture.
Expert in organizational transformation and employee experience.
Strong advocate for human-centered decision making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a HR and Organizational Development expert with a focus on employee engagement and culture transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyPeople ManagementHr OperationsTalent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementHr Project ManagementHr ConsultingInternational Relations

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness Intelligence (BI)Change ManagementCompensation & BenefitsContinuous ImprovementCross-functional Team LeadershipCulture ChangeDashboardsData AnalyticsData-driven Decision MakingEmployee EngagementEuropean Employment LawExecutive CoachingFacilitation

About

My work is about helping people and organizations grow and transform from the inside out. I help raise the consciousness of organizations through integrity and humanity. With over nine years of experience in People and Culture and organizational transformation, I enable strategies that enhance employee experience, strengthen emotional intelligence, and drive productivity and performance. I’m an authentic partner and coach at heart, supporting leaders to make informed, human-centred decisions and helping people thrive in environments where compassion and excellence go hand in hand.

Experience

Tesla

Senior HR Business Partner

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid

Drive the local execution of strategic HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with Tesla’s global people strategy and evolving business needs.
Act as a trusted partner to leadership: coaching, developing, and enabling them to build strong, people-centric teams
Lead training sessions on Tesla’s annual engagement survey results; partner with managers to develop meaningful action plans and ensure consistent follow-up and ownership.
Guide leadership to foster a sustainable, high-performing culture: supporting initiatives around workforce health, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Provide guidance on labor law and navigate complex employee relations matters.
Design, organize, and facilitate tailored workshops for local stakeholders, covering topics such as leadership development, team effectiveness, labor law updates, and process rollouts.
Key ambassador for the HR team, building credibility on the ground and elevating the People function’s presence and impact locally.

DashboardsFacilitationHR StrategyPeople Management

Netflix

HRBP

May 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid

Oversee HR operations for 10,000+ employees across 12 countries, standardizing the employee lifecycle and fostering a high-performance culture
Implement consistent HR strategies across EMEA, aligning employee benefits, compensation, and job architecture
Design development programs to empower employees and enhance performance, focusing on Talent Marketplace and customized learning for Ads and Engineering teams
Lead well-being initiatives, including EAPs, resilience training, and mindfulness workshops, supporting Netflix's culture
Coach leaders at all levels, enhancing leadership capabilities and preparing future managers with 360 feedback training
Utilize HRIS platforms like TIDE to drive HR initiatives, support decision-making, and improve DEI strategies

Leave of AbsenceWorkforce PlanningPeople ManagementGoogle SheetsExecutive CoachingPersonnel Management+30

Dow

2 roles

HR Operations Lead

Apr 2019 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs · Terneuzen, Zeeland Province, Netherlands

Led a team of HR Reps, driving efficiency and consistent support across EMEAI
Managed
Workday launch, enhancing data accuracy and empowering leadership with tools and training
Partnered with Comp to implement job leveling, ensure pay equity, and support career progression
Conducted skill needs analysis with L&D to introduce targeted upskilling and reskilling programs
Revamped employee survey process, analyzing trends and implementing strategies to improve engagement and satisfaction

Leave of AbsenceWorkforce PlanningPeople ManagementExecutive CoachingPersonnel ManagementProblem Solving+30

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Apr 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr · Terneuzen, Zeeland Province, Netherlands

Established HRHub in the Netherlands, centralizing employee lifecycle and compliance, including GDPR audits across EMEAI
Managed talent strategies, implementing DEI-aligned hiring processes and advising on workforce planning
Led Talent Acquisition using LinkedIn Recruiter and local platforms to streamline sourcing and enhance candidate experience
Designed Internship and Graduate Programs, partnered with Engineering on succession planning, and strengthened employer branding through targeted campaigns

Leave of AbsenceProblem SolvingInternational HRInterpersonal SkillsCulture ChangePresentations+15

Unilever

Global Business Development Associate

Aug 2017 – Apr 2018 · 8 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

Managed cross-functional stakeholder relationships and facilitated effective communication with key Unilever customers.
Developed and executed the first marketing campaign focused on driving incremental growth for major accounts, achieving measurable business impact.
Prepared and delivered presentations to the leadership and reports on account performance and growth opportunities to senior management, driving informed decision-making.

Leave of AbsencePeople ManagementInternational HRInterpersonal SkillsCulture ChangePresentations+13

Patent & founder factory gmbh

HR Project Manager & Business Developer

Aug 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr · Vienna, Austria

Managed end-to-end HR tasks, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for employees.
Led the staffing project, managing the recruitment process across multiple European countries, aligning hiring strategies with business needs.
Designed, developed, and implemented events to enhance employer branding and employee engagement initiatives.

Leave of AbsenceProblem SolvingInternational HRInterpersonal SkillsCulture ChangePayroll Administration+15

Jefatura de gabinete de ministros-presidencia de la nacion argentina

HR & International Relations Consultant

Jan 2014 – Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Buenos Aires City, Argentina

Managed full-cycle recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with organizational needs
Handled comprehensive HR generalist tasks, including onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding, to support the entire employee journey
Oversaw vendor management for HR delivery services, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective collaboration with external partners

Leave of AbsenceInternational HRInterpersonal SkillsCulture ChangePayroll AdministrationPresentations+12