Jana Číhalová
Ostrava,Czech Republic
Summary
Driven professional seeking to excel as Human Resources Professional. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with deep understanding of HR processes and organizational development, with expertise in performance management and coaching, human resources management, and talent management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
EMEA HR Business Partner
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
2018.11 - Current
- Provide strategic business partnering support to four corporate functions: Legal, Health & Safety, Global Security and HR4HR across EMEA.
- Lead organization design and workforce planning, architect and drive end-to-end talent strategy for these functions to align with business objectives.
- Drive operational and day-to-day HR support to functional leaders in EMEA.
- Actively coach and support functional business leaders.
- Develop and support extended HR team, providing coaching, guidance, and support as required.
- Manage HR projects related to organizational changes and functional transformation within areas.
- Monitor HR metrics in conjunction with COE partners and take appropriate actions.
- Advise functional leaders and global HR on employee/labor relations and any EWC preparations.
- Implemented employee engagement strategies, increasing morale and job satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop and implement organizational change initiatives.
- Coordinated with department managers for successful succession planning efforts.
HR Director
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
Prague, Nebraska
2017.06 - 2018.10
- Provided regional program management, project leadership, and coordination for OEF and HR Functional Excellence initiatives across EMEA region.
- Collaborated with Business HR Leaders, HR Services Leaders, Country HR teams, and directly interacted with business and functional leaders.
- Covered key areas of strategic importance to business and HR, building strong collaboration with both Global Program Office and Global HR Functional Excellence Leader.
- Optimized HR processes to increase HR efficiency.
- Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
- Collaborated with senior management to determine workforce requirements.
HR Program Manager
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
2015.09 - 2017.05
- Ensured focused leadership and process related to HR initiatives and programs aimed at strengthening and improving HR function in CPS region (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia).
- Planed and delivered identified large and complex projects, working with Country HR Team to achieve flawless execution.
- Worked closely with country HR team, HR business leaders, COEs, and HRS to address opportunities for operational excellence, standardization, and driving HR agenda for country.
- Managed program dashboard to ensure awareness and progress towards becoming more efficient HR organization.
- Part of HR Leadership team, involved in cross-business and cross-country responsibilities and/or projects.
- Facilitated team collaboration, resulting in smooth project management.
HR Manager
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
2014.10 - 2015.09
- Drove implementation of HR corporate projects, HR functional transformation projects within site, lead implementation of new process solutions, and routinely monitored new processes to ensure project objectives are met.
- Drove employee assessment system and development planning for employees.
- Drove continuous improvement of HR and internal processes in linkage with company operating system, determine appropriate process measurements, and implemented methods to institute appropriate measures.
- Executed as individual contributor to country projects and/or lead others through country projects.
- Responsible for internal communications.
- Ensured correct reporting using company tools.
- Lead HR team.
Senior HR Generalist
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
2013.09 - 2014.09
- Provided broad range of HR services and initiatives in support of business objectives.
- Worked with labor and employee relations experts to resolve labor relation issues.
- Understand HR implications of daily business decisions and associated employee communication needs.
- Managed and participated in selection process for entry and mid-level positions.
- Ensured requested support to managers for HPD process.
- Actively contributed to continuous improvement of site performance; proposed solutions for performance improvement.
- Provided coaching to managers.
HR Manager
James Cook Languages
Prague, Czech Republic
2012.02 - 2013.05
- Fully responsible for managing Teachers department (recruitment, induction, development, etc. - more than 300 in Prague).
- Managed HR operations.
- HR partner for management.
- Managed internal trainings and development programs.
- Lead team of 4 direct and 9 indirect subordinates.
Learning and Development Manager
Provident Financial s.r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
2007.01 - 2011.09
- Fully responsible for all trainings and development activities in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Implemented comprehensive training strategies for improved staff competency.
- Lead and manage group of 11 people (7 trainers).
- Design and deliver training strategy and policy in both countries.
- Analyze and identify company’s training and development needs.
- Talent management.
- Language education.
- Responsible for budget.
Retail HR Manager
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
Prague, Czech Republic
2005.02 - 2006.12
- HR operation manager for Tesco stores in Czech Republic.
- Managed team of Area HR Managers.
- Responsible for store directors’ development programs.
- Responsible for payroll costs.
- Collaborated with department managers in workforce planning strategies.
- Aligned HR strategies with business goals to drive overall company performance.
HR Manager
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
Ostrava
2002.04 - 2005.01
- Supported new store opening process.
- Developed new onboarding program to speed up employee productivity.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership team on strategic HR decisions.
- Coordinated employee engagement initiatives for improved staff morale.
- Liaised with department managers to identify staffing needs.
Assistant of Operational Director
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
Ostrava
2002.01 - 2002.03
- Facilitated smooth running of operations through efficient task management.
- Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
- Provided personal assistance to Operational Director whilst travelling overseas on business trips.
Education
Language course - Spanish
Escuela de Idiomas
Spain 2023.09 - 2023.09
Insights Discovery Accreditation
Insights Learning & Development Ltd.
United Kingdom 2009.09 - 2009.12
Coaching accreditation
Performance Consultants International Ltd.
London, UK 2008.03 - 2008.10
Language course - English
University of Oxford, Local Examinations
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK 1998.03 - 1999.05
Master of Science - Mathematics, Technical Education
Ostrava University
Ostrava, Czech Republic 1990.09 - 1995.06
Skills
- Performance management and coaching
- Human resources management
- Talent Management and Succession Planning
- Project Management
- Training & Development Strategy
- Employee engagement
- Workforce management
Languages
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Czech
Native
Timeline
Language course - Spanish
Escuela de Idiomas
2023.09 - 2023.09
EMEA HR Business Partner
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
2018.11 - Current
HR Director
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
2017.06 - 2018.10
HR Program Manager
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
2015.09 - 2017.05
HR Manager
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
2014.10 - 2015.09
Senior HR Generalist
Honeywell spol. s r.o.
2013.09 - 2014.09
HR Manager
James Cook Languages
2012.02 - 2013.05
Insights Discovery Accreditation
Insights Learning & Development Ltd.
2009.09 - 2009.12
Coaching accreditation
Performance Consultants International Ltd.
2008.03 - 2008.10
Learning and Development Manager
Provident Financial s.r.o.
2007.01 - 2011.09
Retail HR Manager
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
2005.02 - 2006.12
HR Manager
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
2002.04 - 2005.01
Assistant of Operational Director
Tesco Stores CR, a.s.
2002.01 - 2002.03
Language course - English
University of Oxford, Local Examinations
1998.03 - 1999.05
Master of Science - Mathematics, Technical Education
Ostrava University
1990.09 - 1995.06