Mikaela Gerochi

-Spearheaded the successful Go-Live of a new market in Israel, collaborating closely with local HR stakeholders to ensure a seamless launch.
-Mentored and trained incoming team members, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently deliver end-to-end onboarding operations.
-Actively participated in multiple rounds of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Workday Recruit and ServiceNow, contributing to successful system rollouts and continuous improvement.
-Played a key role in the successful spin-off of Kenvue as an independent company in 2023, delivering training and knowledge transfer to newly onboarded team members during a critical transition period.
-Represented the UKI team in monthly payroll calls, ensuring accurate communication and alignment between HR operations and payroll stakeholders.
-Appointed as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for executive-level requisitions and third-party vendor management, ensuring high-priority hiring needs were handled with precision.

-Executed end-to-end onboarding operations for over 1000 hires across UK and Ireland including offer letter processing, due diligence, and cross-team coordination to deliver a seamless first-day experience for incoming
employees.
-Maintained candidate data across Workday ensuring accurate and up-to-date records to support a smooth onboarding experience.
-Resolved queries within a 24-hour SLA, upholding high standards of responsiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
-Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UK and Ireland onboarding, trusted by the team as the primary point of reference for process knowledge and best practices.

-Facilitated monthly onboarding of new SM Partners, delivering comprehensive orientation on company policies and culture to ensure a confident and informed start.
-Managed end-to-end monthly payroll processing for a workforce of 300+ employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time disbursement.
-Drove the digitalisation of employee records, improving data accessibility, accuracy, and overall records management efficiency.
-Served as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for employee benefits enquiries, providing timely and accurate guidance to support employee understanding and satisfaction.
-Championed key internal engagement initiatives including "AweSM Day", Christmas parties, and wellness activities, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.