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Petra Horvat

@petrahorvat

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Experienced HR Project Manager with a focus on talent acquisition.

Croatia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that emphasizes talent development and organizational growth, within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

With over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I have dedicated most of my career to the HR domain, where I excel in matching organizations with the right talent. As the founder and Global Talent Acquisition HR advisor at Bmind, I have spent over five years enhancing employee-oriented processes, from full-cycle recruitment to performance management and succession planning.

My academic background includes a master's degree in computer science and pedagogy, equipping me with the skills to leverage educational technologies effectively. I am passionate about talent development and have successfully led various HR projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. My mission is to empower both organizations and employees to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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HR Operations Specialist

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ABB

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Working on an HR Transformation project of implementing Workday HRIS, focusing on optimizing HR processes and enhancing employee experience.

Workday HR HRIS Employee Experience Process Optimization

Founder | HR Advisor

Bmind

Apr 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 10 months)

Helping organizations establish and improve employee-oriented processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Onboarding Performance Management Succession Planning

Chief People Officer

Revolgy

Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Managing development and facilitation of HR initiatives, overseeing employee experience, and leading the internal People Success team.

Employee Experience HR People Management Data Analysis Team Leadership

Head of People Operations

Bornfight

Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 2 months)

In charge of People operations, leading HR teams, and managing office and IT functions across the organization.

HR Team Leadership People Operations Office Management IT Management

Talent Development Supervisor

Convergent Media Group Croatia

May 2019 - Apr 2020 (11 months)

Establishing Talent Development processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing competency-based educational systems.

Talent Development Educational Projects Leadership Development

Learning and Development Lead

Infobip

Sep 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Leading the L&D team to address educational needs, organizing learning initiatives, and managing global leadership development programs.

Learning and Development Team Management Leadership Development

Senior Core Support Engineer

Infobip

Sep 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years)

Supporting top clients with technical inquiries and managing the work of Technical Support personnel.

Technical Support Client Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master's degree, Computer Science and Pedagogy

2010 - 2012

Completed a master's degree focusing on the integration of computer science and pedagogy, enabling the design of competency-based development plans and leveraging educational technologies.

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor, Information Science and Pedagogy

2007 - 2010

Earned a bachelor's degree in Information Science and Pedagogy, focusing on the foundational aspects of information management and educational methodologies.