Darija Mesko, People & Culture Business Partner

Darija Mesko

People & Culture Business Partner

Savings United GmbH

Location
Germany - Frankfurt am Main
Education
Master's degree, International Business and Sustainable Developmen
Experience
7 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 4 Months

People & Culture Business Partner at Savings United GmbH
  • Germany
  • February 2022 to August 2023

• Strategic HR Leadership and Cross-Cultural Engagement: Executed strategic HR management across EMEA, LatAm, and the Americas, boosting cross-cultural engagement. Demonstrated global and multicultural competencies.
• Autonomous Business Partnership and Team Leadership: Strategically guided and aligned HR initiatives with business goals as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Led the HR team, fostering skill development, resilience, and adaptability. Enhanced team building efforts, ensuring efficient project delivery.
• HR Project Management / Cultural Initiatives and Changes / Benefits: Directed over 10 HR programs, achieving a 65% increase in employee satisfaction and a 40% reduction in sick leaves. Demonstrated HR program leadership, change management, and employee wellness. Innovated in benefits design and implementation, displaying creativity and innovation in HR.
• Mental Health Leadership and DEIB Collaboration: Led mental health initiatives and DEIB efforts, improving workplace inclusivity by 80%. Showcased mental health leadership, collaboration and partnership, and empathy. Actively engaged in DEIB, promoting an inclusive environment and individualization in employee support.
• Employee Relations and Engagement Expertise: Conducted workshops on communication and performance management, effectively enhancing employee relations and reducing intercultural conflicts. Showcased conflict resolution and effective communication. Played a key role in policy development and compliance management, demonstrating strategic thinking.
• Talent Acquisition and Organizational Growth: Successfully managed recruitment, scaling the workforce from ~90 to 190 employees. Displayed critical thinking, problem-solving, talent acquisition, and organizational skills. Developed an inclusive onboarding program raising 17% in new joiner positivity, reflecting strategic planning.
• Workshop Facilitation and Employee Development: Led key workshops using the ADDIE method, demonstrating skills in training and development, continuous learning, and employee engagement. Fostered a culture of feedback and continuous improvement in performance management.
• Health and Safety Leadership: Developed comprehensive safety programs, enhancing workplace safety and compliance. Demonstrated safety program development and compliance in health and safety, utilizing certified Safety Professional expertise.

Human Resources Manager at 12 Life´s GmbH
  • Germany - Frankfurt am Main
  • January 2021 to September 2021

• Strategic HR Leadership & Department Establishment: Established the HR department, aligning strategies with organizational goals. Fostered organizational development and legal compliance, and led stakeholder engagement for HR objectives.
• Dynamic Talent Management: Oversaw team building, recruitment, and DEI initiatives, enhancing cultural sensitivity. Formulated HR policies, driving management effectiveness and employee relations.
• Employee Engagement & Development: Cultivated an inclusive environment, inspiring open communication and career progression. Implemented change management strategies and diversity programs.
• Performance Management System Enhancement: Introduced a performance management system, aligning individual and organizational goals. Conducted training needs analysis, developed custom programs, and applied data visualization for strategic insights.

People Specialist at DARS
  • Germany - Frankfurt am Main
  • May 2017 to December 2020

• Strategic HR Leadership and Cultural Change Management:
Transformed HR Practices: Realigned HR strategies with organizational goals, leveraging data-driven insights. Led conflict resolution and team alignment initiatives, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Enhanced Team Collaboration: Employed advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build robust relationships with stakeholders, driving effective team-building activities that reinforced performance.
• Enhanced Employee Relations and Engagement:
Elevated Employee Development: Effectively managed employee relations, resolving issues promptly. Orchestrated engaging activities that bolstered team morale and productivity.
Advanced Networking and Team Building: Developed a strong network within the HR community, staying abreast of industry trends. Utilized networking to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Proactive Talent Acquisition, Management, and Succession Planning:
Revitalized Recruiting and Planning: Streamlined the entire recruiting process, from candidate sourcing to hiring. Formulated and executed a succession planning model, ensuring a pipeline of talent for key roles.
Promoted Career Development: Initiated and guided talent development programs, supporting employee growth and progression. Provided mentorship, leading to career advancements within the team.
• Performance Management System Advancements:
Restructured Performance Management: Overhauled the performance management system, aligning it more closely with business objectives. Incorporated a holistic approach to employee assessment.
Applied Problem-Solving in HR: Utilized critical thinking to enhance the evaluation of employee contributions, resolving complex HR issues effectively.
• Employee Wellbeing and Engagement Initiatives:
Implemented Wellness Programs: Launched comprehensive strategies focusing on emotional and physical health of employees.
Drove HR Creativity and Innovation: Developed tailored HR consulting programs to meet unique organizational needs, showcasing innovative HR solutions.

Executive Assistant at Bank of Slovenia
  • Slovenia - Ljubljana
  • January 2016 to April 2017

Administrative Efficiency & Talent Support:
Operational Management: Streamlined post management and accurate recording of meeting minutes.
Talent Acquisition: Handled recruitment and onboarding for various roles, enhancing the intern experience and supporting mid-level banking operations positions.
Schedule Coordination: Effectively managed executive schedules and coordinated business travel, optimizing time management.

Record Maintenance & Communication Excellence:
Personnel & Financial Management: Maintained confidential personnel records and managed bookkeeping, overseeing departmental expenses.
Public Relations Collaboration: Worked with the Public Relations department, responding to public inquiries and contributing to employer branding.
Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy: Emphasized inclusive communication in all professional interactions.

Education

Master's degree, International Business and Sustainable Developmen
  • at International Business School, Ljubljana
  • August 2020

Specialties & Skills

Coaching
HR Strategy
Training and Development
Employee Relations
Human Resource Development
Benefits
Well-being
Wellbeing
COLLABORATION
CREATIVITY
PROBLEM SOLVING
CRITICAL THINKING
EMPOWERMENT
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
INNOVATION
LEADERSHIP
People Development
Training and Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Emotional Intelligence
Career Planning
Communication - Diversity
Management Development
Strategic Partnership
Employer Branding
Project Management
Decision-Making
Organizational Culture
Recruiting
Mental Health
Job Analysis
HR Technology and Communication
Organisational Culture
Wage Level Decision
Job Evaluation
Employee Benefit Program
Employee Engagement
Succession Planning
Selection
Remote set-up strategy
Health and Safety

Languages

English
Expert
Croatian
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Slovenian
Native Speaker
Serbian
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Cambridge Advanced English (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2020
Relational Skills of Emotional Intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Key Step Media - Daniel Goleman
Date Attended:
January 2023
Duration:
90 hours
Foundational Skills of Emotional Intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Key Step Media - Daniel Goleman
Date Attended:
January 2023
Duration:
90 hours
Human Resources Professional International (Training)
Training Institute:
HRCI
Date Attended:
September 2023

Hobbies

  • Human Resources and Coaching
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Differences
  • Traveling
  • Crocheting
  • Badminton
  • Squash
  • Artificial Intelligence in HR