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Sandrine CHAVY

Massachusetts

Summary

With 15 years of experience in building HR functions from the ground up to support company growth, an accomplished Human Resources professional. Passionate about fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment. Balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving both employee success and business impact. Prioritizing trust, empathy, and strong relationships to challenge outdated perceptions and humanize HR. Staying connected to employees, understanding their challenges, and aligning HR initiatives with their needs enhances productivity, engagement, and overall company culture. Thrives in fast-paced and unpredictable environments by remaining adaptable and forward-thinking. Goal is to ensure that HR remains a key driver of innovation and success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of People Operations

Modulate
06.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Modulate is a fast-growing AI startup founded by MIT graduates, having successfully raised a $30M Series A
  • Promoted Human-Centric Leadership - Fostered leadership styles emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and inclusion, resulting in an NPS score of 63% and 95% of employees feeling safe at Modulate
  • Developed & Strengthened Company Culture - Established a culture centered on feedback and transparency, making them the most valued aspects of the company
  • Enhanced Workplace Inclusion & Engagement - Cultivated a safe and supportive work environment, leading to 98% of employees feeling completely accepted by their coworkers and a strong sense of belonging
  • Improved Team Collaboration & Efficiency - Designed initiatives to strengthen team relationships, reducing miscommunication, increasing efficiency, and earning recognition as one of Greater Boston's top workplaces
  • Implemented Clear Career Pathways - Developed structured career progression frameworks, leading to 91% of employees recognizing career growth opportunities, positively impacting retention
  • Modulate is a fast-growing AI startup founded by MIT graduates, having successfully raised a $30M Series A

Human Resources Director

EFGB
09.2013 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: EFGB is a fast-growing nonprofit organization
  • Enhanced Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding - Revamped company branding with a new logo, slogan, and website, increasing job applications 4x in the first year
  • Implemented a Total Rewards Strategy - Developed competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent, reducing turnover from 25% to 10% in the first year
  • Built & Strengthened Company Culture - Defined mission and values to foster engagement and alignment, leading to 75% of employees reporting a strong sense of connection and engagement
  • Introduced Performance Management & Career Development - Implemented performance reviews and career paths to drive professional growth and improve overall performance
  • Optimized HR Technology & Financial Planning - Digitalized HR processes by implementing Gusto (payroll), JazzHR (hiring), and Skills Board (HRP)
  • Partnered with the Executive Director of Finance and Operations to develop payroll and benefits forecasting, manage budgeting, and maintain competitive compensation
  • EFGB is a fast-growing nonprofit organization

Talent Acquisition Manager

ADECCO
01.2005 - 10.2011
  • Managed high-volume recruitment, hiring an average of 50 candidates per week across various industries

Education

Master II - Human Resources Management and Organization

IAE
07.2011

Master I - Law School

UPMF
06.2002

Accomplishments

  • Implemented a Non-Biased Application Process, Designed and implemented an application and interview process that minimizes implicit bias by redacting resumes, anonymizing candidate information, and using a technology to mask the voice, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive hiring experience.
  • Implemented Career Pathway for Workforce Reskilling, Developed a career path program focused on recruiting for soft skills and providing structured training, enabling successful talent reskilling; this innovation reduced hiring time from 8 weeks to 1 month, significantly improving recruitment agility.

Certification

  • Pursuing SHRM-SCP Certification, Exam anticipated in 07/25
  • Workplace Mental Health Ally by PsychHub Certification, Focusing on equipping with the core knowledge, skills, and strategies to create mentally healthy cultures for teams.

Timeline

Director of People Operations

Modulate
06.2022 - Current

Human Resources Director

EFGB
09.2013 - 06.2022

Talent Acquisition Manager

ADECCO
01.2005 - 10.2011

Master II - Human Resources Management and Organization

IAE

Master I - Law School

UPMF
Sandrine CHAVY