Ebru Ates
Weehawken
Summary
Proactive and meticulous HR Leader with over 20 years of experience in Manufacturing industry, skilled at fostering teamwork and employee involvement and achieving company goals through consistent and organized practices. Proficient in working under pressure, adapting to new challenges, and enhancing the organizational brand.
Open for relocation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director, HR
Intercos
01.2023 - Current
- Managed successful workforce planning initiatives to align with company growth and goals.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as recruiting agencies, benefits providers, and legal counsel to support HR objectives effectively.
- Guided management teams through complex employee relations issues, leading to successful conflict resolution outcomes.
- Led change management efforts during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring activities to ensure smooth transitions for affected employees.
- Spearheaded talent management efforts, identifying high potential employees for leadership development opportunities.
- Advised executive leadership on critical HR matters impacting business performance, providing expert guidance on best practices and compliance requirements.
- Improved overall organizational effectiveness through data-driven HR analytics and insights.
- Evaluated existing policies periodically against industry trends and compliance requirements ensuring adherence to regulations while maintaining a competitive edge.
- Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough internal investigations and addressing employee grievances promptly, maintaining a safe and fair work environment for all employees.
- Developed strong relationships with department heads, enabling open communication channels for addressing employee concerns swiftly and effectively.
Sr. Director, HR
Lesaffre North America
11.2019 - 12.2022
- As the strategic HR leader at Lesaffre's US HR Shared Service Center, I was responsible for leading a team of professionals and overseeing all aspects of HR, including compensation, recruitment, performance management, and benefit plans. My leadership ensured the effective management of employees, expatriates, and retirees.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish performance management systems that drove high performance within teams.
- Designed compensation structures and benefits packages that were competitive within the industry while maintaining fiscal responsibility for the organization.
- Partnered with legal counsel on employment law compliance matters, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives by facilitating focus groups, conducting surveys, and developing action plans that led to a more engaged workforce.
- Supported M&A activities including due diligence reviews, integration planning, and successful execution of merger strategies.
- Directed labor relations activities such as contract negotiations or grievance resolution procedures in unionized environments achieving harmonious labor-management relations.
- Developed integrated talent management programs, enhancing the company''s ability to attract and retain top talent.
- Conducted regular meetings with respective managers to provide counsel and guidance on personnel issues.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Regional HR Director
Lesaffre Middle East and Central Asia
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Oversaw the company-wide compensation and benefits programs' design, development, and implementation, 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 compliant with legal requirements.
- Oversaw the Company's Payroll and HR Systems.
- Oversaw regional HR operations, effectively managing teams responsible for recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, and training initiatives.
- At Lesaffre, I spearheaded the development of regional employer branding initiatives. This strategic work was crucial in attracting and retaining top talent, and it significantly enhanced our company's reputation in the region.
- Conducted employee engagement surveys and implemented targeted interventions to maintain high job satisfaction and morale.
Regional HR Director
VFS Global Services
01.2011 - 02.2015
- 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, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop company-wide diversity and inclusion strategies, resulting in a more inclusive work environment.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Strengthened leadership capabilities within the organization by developing targeted coaching programs for managers.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify areas of improvement in organizational development efforts.
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Cadbury
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Led training sessions for HR staff and managers on compensation-related topics, increasing internal knowledge base.
- Developed salary budgets in alignment with organizational financial goals, resulting in more cost-effective spending.
- Streamlined the annual salary review process for increased accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved employee satisfaction by developing and implementing comprehensive compensation and benefits programs.
- Participated in salary surveys to gather valuable information for benchmarking purposes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current compensation strategies through regular analysis and reporting, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey06.2002
Skills
- HR analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Global HR experience
- HR policies and procedures
- Talent management
- Employee surveys
- Labor negotiations
- Mentoring and coaching
- Succession planning
Certification
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- HRCI - Senior Professional in HR - International
Timeline
Sr. Director, HR
Intercos
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Director, HR
Lesaffre North America
11.2019 - 12.2022
Regional HR Director
Lesaffre Middle East and Central Asia
01.2015 - 11.2019
Regional HR Director
VFS Global Services
01.2011 - 02.2015
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Cadbury
07.2008 - 05.2010
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- HRCI - Senior Professional in HR - International
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Marmara University
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