Ebru Ates
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
HR executive adept at building consensus amongst staff and creating an involved workforce. Fosters an environment of teamwork and continued growth and development across all functions with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Human Resources
Intercos America
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for driving the continuous development, implementation, maintenance, administration, and communication of total rewards strategy, ensuring programs are competitive, sustainable, scalable, and support the long and short term performance goals of the organization.
- Also served as the strategic and operational HR leader overseeing the Company's Payroll and HR Systems.
- Managed a team of HR business partners,benefits and payroll professionals.
- Compensation: Analyzed job information & reviewed job descriptions and determined several positions were non-compliant with FLSA guidelines; handled the corrections and communication to the affected employees Health & Wellness: Spearheaded the 401k Plan change from to offer more robust solutions and better Plan offerings while producing annual savings of over $100K. Implemented FSA & HSA plans. Implemented a benefits reconciliation process. Project leader for the implementation of Ultipro replacing isolved.
- Streamlined and automated processes including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation management, & time management.
- Implemented several system interfaces to streamline processes and eliminate manual data entry error.
- Implemented succession planning processes to identify high-potential talent for key roles within the organization, ensuring long-term stability and continuity in critical positions.
- Implemented global mobility policies to support international assignments, transfers, immigration compliance, and tax considerations for expatriate employees.
- Navigated complex employment law matters in collaboration with legal counsel to ensure company compliance with all relevant regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
- Developed compensation structures that effectively balanced market competitiveness with fiscal responsibility while maintaining internal equity across roles.
Senior Director, Human Resources
Lesaffre
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Served as the strategic HR leader for the US HR Shared Service Center responsible for leading a team of professionals and overseeing all aspects of compensation, mobility, recruitment, performance management, training & development, and health & welfare benefit plans for employees, inbound & outbound expatriates, and retirees.
- Managed a team of benefits, payroll, mobility and HR generalist professionals.
- Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
- Increased employee satisfaction through the development of comprehensive benefits packages and work-life balance initiatives.
- Facilitated merger and acquisition activity including due diligence assessments related to human capital implications and led post-merger integration efforts from an HR perspective.
- Reduced recruitment costs with targeted hiring campaigns, strategic partnerships, and efficient onboarding processes.
- Oversaw the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives including leadership, soft skill, and technical training programs to maximize employee growth opportunities.
- Established HR analytics capabilities to enable data-driven decision-making for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning strategies.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
Regional HR Director
Lesaffre
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Oversaw the design, development, and implementation of the company-wide compensation and benefit programs including handling the annual merit and bonus processes for Turkey, Egypt, Iran and Dubai offices.
- Responsible for ensuring the programs met employee needs, were competitive & current with trends, cost effective, and were compliant with legal requirements.
- Oversaw the Company's Payroll and HR Systems and lead in the creation of policies, procedures, and reporting.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures for adherence to evolving legal requirements, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency and reduced administrative workload, enabling focus on strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw regional HR operations, effectively managing teams responsible for recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, and training initiatives.
- Spearheaded the development of regional employer branding initiatives, enhancing the organization''s reputation as an employer of choice in the local market.
- Managed succession planning process within the region ensuring continuity of critical roles through proactive talent identification and development plans.
- Conducted regular employee engagement surveys and implemented targeted interventions to maintain high levels of job satisfaction and morale.
Head of People Operations
VFS Global Services
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Reporting to the Regional CEO, lead the HR strategy to be aligned with business goals to prepare the Company for the next wave of growth.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Created succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and long-term success.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, maximizing the value of HR services received while minimizing costs.
- Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Cadbury
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Reduced turnover rates by addressing employee concerns regarding pay discrepancies and adjustments.
- Developed salary budgets in alignment with organizational financial goals, resulting in more cost-effective spending.
- Led training sessions for HR staff and managers on compensation-related topics, increasing internal knowledge base.
- Conducted market research on industry trends and best practices, ensuring company''s compensation structure remained competitive.
- Assisted in merger and acquisition activities related to due diligence processes surrounding employee compensation data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey06.2002
Skills
- Sales Compensation Design
- Vendor Management
- Job Evaluation & Analysis, Grade Mapping
- Benefits and compensation management
- Surveys & Benchmarking
- Budget Management
- International Mobility & Immigration
- Market Data Comparison
- Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills
- SuccessFactors, Ultipro, ADP, Isolved
- Employee Relations Engagement Presentations & Facilitation
- Performance Management
- HR analytics
- Compensation Structuring
- Retention Strategies
- SHRM-SCP, HRCi, SPHR
Timeline
Senior Director, Human Resources
Intercos America
01.2023 - Current
Senior Director, Human Resources
Lesaffre
11.2019 - 12.2023
Regional HR Director
Lesaffre
02.2015 - 11.2019
Head of People Operations
VFS Global Services
01.2011 - 02.2015
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Cadbury
07.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Marmara University
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