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Jacobina Donald

@jacobinadonald

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Experienced strategic Senior People Business Partner with a competitive edge.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovative HR solutions.

I am an experienced strategic Senior People Business Partner currently broadening my expertise with the Labour Relations team at N26, a major scale-up international FinTech in Europe. My career spans several years working within start-ups, scale-ups, and major FTSE 100 companies, where I have developed a strong foundation in workforce management and international human resources.

At N26, I drive improvements in stakeholder relationships and legal assessments across various European markets, ensuring compliance with local labour laws. My previous roles have included leading the People Business Partners for the global Product division, where I partnered with senior leadership to build competency frameworks and manage workforce planning. I am ambitious and thrive in competitive environments, believing in shared accountability to solve business challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Labour Relations Manager

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N26

May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

As a Labour Relations Manager at N26, I drive improvements in stakeholder relationships with Works Councils, manage legal assessments of policy changes, and advise on translating global policies to local labour considerations across European markets.

Stakeholder Management Legal Compliance Policy Development Workforce Representation

Senior People Business Partner - Product

N26

Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Led the People Business Partners for the global Product division, focusing on workforce planning, competency frameworks, and coaching senior leaders on complex people topics.

Workforce Planning Leadership Coaching Performance Management

People Business Partner, Technology

Vodafone Group

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Managed global people processes for Technology teams, including workforce planning, budget forecasting, and leading employee integration projects post-acquisition across Eastern Europe.

Budgeting & Forecasting Coaching Change Management

People Business Partner

Qubit

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)

Provided HR guidance as a People Business Partner for the Professional Services division, handling ER cases and managing the rollout of new HR initiatives.

Employee Relations Project Management Learning Management Systems

People Operations Analyst

Qubit

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Managed the migration to a new people platform and designed a quarterly performance management process, enhancing data-driven HR practices.

Data Management Performance Management Process Improvement Survey Design

Human Resources Graduate

Vodafone UK

Nov 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Participated in the Vodafone UK Graduate Programme with placements in Organisational Development and HR Business Partner teams, supporting various HR functions.

Organisational Development Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Reading

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Grade: 2:1

Studied Psychology, focusing on understanding human behavior and mental processes, which is essential for roles in human resources and organizational development.