Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• In my current role I lead HR for more than 2,000 employees across Technology, R&D, and Customer Success – but the real work is not in numbers, it’s in solving the challenges leaders face every day.
• Companies often ask: Where should we grow? Which locations make sense to keep? What skills do we need for the future? I design global workforce and location strategies that bring clarity to those decisions.
• Leaders struggle with attracting and keeping the right talent while giving people a real sense of growth. I’ve built career ladders and talent frameworks that make development transparent and retention stronger across the whole organization.
• Transformation projects – restructuring, digitalization, change programs – can easily erode trust if they’re done “to” people instead of “with” them. I drive these initiatives in a way that keeps engagement alive, whether it’s implementing ServiceNow, SuccessFactors, or leading global restructuring.
• And then there’s leadership itself: managing in a matrix, navigating complexity, balancing delivery with people growth. Here I step in as a coach and mentor, helping leaders unlock clarity and confidence.
• Beyond the projects, I represent HR at board meetings, global townhalls, and internal leadership events – making sure people strategy is seen as what it truly is: a driver of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Feb 2025 – Aug 2025 · 6 mos

• Led global D&I initiatives to support employees with caregiving responsibilities, including children, elderly family members, partners, and pets, across 30+ regions. Developed and advocated work-life balance policies that enhanced employee satisfaction and retention.
• Introduced flexible workplace programs tailored to caregivers’ needs, creating a more inclusive and supportive culture.
• Partnered with senior leadership and D&I teams to embed caregiver support into corporate well-being strategies.
• Organized awareness campaigns and resources to address the unique challenges caregivers face, fostering a more equitable employee experience.

Nov 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Partnered with executive leadership (VP, GVP, MD) to shape and execute global HR strategies, directly impacting employees.
• Spearheaded SAP SuccessFactors implementation, automating payroll and lifecycle processes, resulting in a 25% cost reduction and enhanced data accuracy.
• Designed and rolled out a Recognition Program, boosting employee engagement scores by 14% in one year.
• Managed budget, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across 10+ countries.
• Led succession planning initiatives, ensuring critical roles were filled with high-potential talent, maintaining organizational stability.

Aug 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Championed global D&I initiatives, creating policies that improved employee satisfaction and retention by addressing work-life balance for 30+ regions.
• Introduced initiatives to attract and retain working parents, increasing participation by 15% in the first quarter.

Aug 2021 – Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Acted as the primary HR leader for Austria, directly partnering with senior leadership teams to align HR strategies with organizational goals, impacting 200+ employees locally and contributing to global initiatives.
• Directed the entire employee lifecycle, overseeing payroll operations, talent acquisition, and performance management, ensuring seamless HR operations with a focus on compliance and efficiency.
• Orchestrated strategic workforce planning, implementing salary benchmarks and band structures to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Led regional change management projects, including organizational restructuring, with a focus on preserving employee engagement and minimizing business disruptions.
• Introduced and implemented digitally enabled HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors) to streamline operations
• Represented Austria in Global HR councils, contributing to the development of cross-regional strategies and fostering collaboration.
• Achieved a 30% reduction in time-to-hire by optimizing recruitment strategies and enhancing employer branding.
• Successfully aligned regional HR practices with global standards, increasing efficiency and consistency across all functions.
• Elevated employee satisfaction scores by 20% through targeted engagement and leadership initiatives.