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Elena AKTYPI

@elenaaktypi

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Strategic HR leader with over 8 years of international experience.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role where I can leverage my HR expertise to drive strategic initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.

I am a strategic HR leader with over 8 years of international experience across Switzerland, EMEA, and the APAC region. My expertise lies in performance management, talent acquisition, M&A integration, employee relations, and compliance. I have a deep knowledge of Swiss labour law, including contract management and compliance, and a strong background in social insurance, compensation, and benefits.

Throughout my career, I have been known for driving HR transformation and cultural integration, aligning people strategies with business goals. I have successfully led HR integration for newly acquired business units in Europe and Dubai, established HR, Legal, Finance, and Business Development teams across regions, and ensured legal and compliance alignment for all employment contracts and documentation.

My experience includes managing complex payroll structures across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. I am proficient in implementing payroll solutions that streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens for global teams. I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance payroll processing efficiencies and accuracy in real-time reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Human Resources

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AHS

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led HR integration for newly acquired business units in Europe and Dubai, reporting to the Chief of Staff. Established HR, Legal, Finance, and Business Development teams across regions, ensuring legal and compliance alignment for all employment contracts and documentation.

Legal Compliance Payroll Management Global Mobility

Head of People and Talent Acquisition

Arrowresources

Feb 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Managed recruitment teams and oversaw full-cycle hiring processes, implementing HRIS and ATS systems to improve candidate experience. Partnered with managers on employee relations, performance management, and talent development, ensuring legal and compliance alignment for all employment contracts.

Talent Acquisition HRIS ATS Employee Relations Compensation Benefits

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

TAP

Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Managed over 250 hires annually across Swiss and international offices, supporting the HR lifecycle of 150 contractors. Supported a major layoff project for 150 employees, handling social plan presentations and drafting retention bonuses.

Talent Acquisition Contractor Management Layoff Support Retention Relocation Negotiation

Talent Acquisition Specialist

KAPIA RGI

Jan 2016 - May 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Recruited technical talent for engineering, IT, and project management roles. Led external benchmarking and introduced best practices across hiring teams, consulting with hiring managers to define job roles and staffing strategies.

Technical Recruitment Benchmarking Staffing Strategy Candidate Sourcing Interviewing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SCHEELEN

CERTIFICATE, Certified Recruiter in Assess Systems

Obtained certification as a recruiter in assessment systems, focusing on methodologies like Scheelen. This enhanced skills in talent evaluation and selection processes.

Paris Dauphine University

Master, Human Resources Management

Completed a Trilingual Master's program in Human Resources Management. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of HR practices in an international context.

University of Patras

Master, Human and Social Sciences - Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology

Earned a Master's degree in Human and Social Sciences with a specialization in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology. This provided a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and its application in social contexts.