Joanna Suer
@joannasuer
International HR & Legal Compliance Manager | Global Mobility · Cross-Border Contract Management · Regulatory Compliance
What I'm looking for
HR and Legal Compliance leader with 10+ years managing cross-border operations across multiple countries and regions worldwide, including the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Owns end-to-end employment contract lifecycles, entity management, and regulatory compliance for globally distributed organizations operating simultaneously across diverse jurisdictions. Builds and enforces compliance frameworks that have sustained a strong, consistent record of regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Experienced in international arbitration (ICC, FOSFA, CMAP), cross-border hiring and mobility (visas, work permits, entity filings), and HRIS/legal systems including Salesforce, SAP SuccessFactors, and Conga. Works effectively across time zones and remote, hybrid, and onsite environments without location constraints.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Manager
VisionPay (VCG Markets)
May 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Owns multi-regional HR operations and entity management for financial services hubs. Directs payroll, performance evaluation, and employee relations compliance, and leads cross-border onboarding lifecycles.
Recruitment Consultant
Krogman Metals BV
Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)
Led full-cycle recruitment and legal document preparation for technical and commercial roles. Coordinated cross-border hiring, visa processing, and work permit filings.
Legal & HR Specialist
Future Native Holding
Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Led HR policy implementation and corporate compliance, ensuring zero regulatory violations across operations. Drafted, reviewed, and filed over 100 legal documents, including contracts and compliance policies, contributing to a 98% success rate in litigation and dispute resolution.
Paralegal & Legal Compliance Specialist
Simic Group
Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Prepared and reviewed corporate and employment contracts with precise legal terminology. Maintained compliance policies, coordinated internal audits, and supported litigation strategy.
Legal Compliance Specialist & HR Specialist
Tajheez Group
Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)
Coordinated talent acquisition strategy and offer documentation for technical and commercial divisions. Built structured recruitment workflows and supported cross-border hiring compliance.
Enumerator & Data Analyst
UNHCR Project – VASYR / VARON
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Conducted demographic field assessments and prepared data for UNHCR reporting. Analyzed socio-economic data trends to inform humanitarian policy and program development.
Operations & HR Specialist
IDRIS
Dec 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years)
Coordinated daily operations and supported multi-level teams through legal document management. Maintained workforce planning documentation and performance management reporting systems.
Legal & HR Consultant
Independent Practice
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Advises growing businesses on entity management, corporate filings, and international HR structuring. Drafts and reviews legal documentation and manages end-to-end contract lifecycles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sagesse University
Master, Legal Data Processing
2015 - 2016
Specialized in legal data processing, enhancing skills in legal research, policy development, and compliance frameworks.
Sagesse University
Bachelor of Law, Law
2010 - 2015
Studied law with a focus on contract management and compliance, providing a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.
Lady of Grace
Baccalaureate, Economic Science
2010 -
Completed Baccalaureate in Economic Science, providing a foundational understanding of economic principles relevant to legal and HR practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Google Tag Manager
Tableau
Microsoft Azure
Istanbul
Salesforce
Google Docs
Microsoft SharePoint
Shopify
Zoho Mail
Gmail
Workday
Google Drive
Google Analytics
Microsoft Teams
Telegram
BambooHR
Workable
Google Maps
HubSpot
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Trello
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
monday.com
Compiled
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Canva
Microsoft Power BI
LinkedIn Recruiter
Zoho Recruit
LinkedIn Ads
Zoho CRM
Deel
DeepL
Claude Code
SAP SuccessFactors
ChatGPT
Indeed
Microsoft Word
Power BI
Availability
Location
Salary expectations
Social media
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