Ivana Novakovic
@ivananovakovic
I drive strategic HR transformation, workforce planning, and people-focused business results.
BelgiumWhat I'm looking for
At Toyota Motor Europe, I partner with executive stakeholders across European functions, aligning HR strategy with regional business goals for 600–700 employees.
I lead workforce planning, headcount tracking, budgeting, HR analytics implementation, employee relations, and cross-functional HR operations using SAP and ServiceNow. I have led HRBP role transformations and HR process improvements, auditing 21 core HR processes and optimizing three critical workflows for future automation.
Previously at FIAT Chrysler Automobiles, I launched a Leadership Academy, supported headcount and labor-budget optimization, and helped deliver large-scale recruitment of 2,500 blue- and white-collar employees.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Business Partner
Toyota Motor Europe
Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Strategic HR partner to executive stakeholders across European functions, aligning HR strategy with regional business goals for a client group of 600-700 employees. Led HR process improvements, workforce planning, and HR analytics initiatives.
Education
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Cambridge University
Diploma, Human Resources Management
2013 - 2015
Completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management at Cambridge University from 2013 to 2015.
University of Economics, Kragujevac
Bachelor's Degree, General Economics
2006 - 2011
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in General Economics from the University of Economics, Kragujevac, Serbia, from 2006 to 2011.
Economic-Trade School, Požarevac
Technician, Economics
2002 - 2006
Completed a Technician in Economics program at Economic-Trade School, Požarevac, Serbia, from 2002 to 2006.
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