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Magdalena Kopal

Magdalena Kopal

Voorburg

Summary

As an HR professional with extensive experience in HR services and organizational leadership across the private and public sectors, I am driven by a passion for innovating HR practices. My focus is on making HR more accessible and strategically partnering with businesses to enhance their success. I thrive on creating efficient workflows, developing forward-thinking strategies, and delivering robust HR support to stakeholders.

Holding a Master’s degree in International Relations with a concentration in international law and diplomacy, I bring a unique perspective to the HR field. My academic and professional background has equipped me with a strong sense of duty, responsibility, resilience, and the ability to connect with individuals at all levels. I am committed to revolutionizing HR to better serve organizations and their people.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Advisory Board Member

Women in AI Netherlands
1 2024 - Current
  • Non-executive Board Member
  • Leveraging HR expertise to develop strategic initiatives that attract, retain, and empower women in artificial intelligence
  • Focus on creating equitable opportunities, providing mentorship, and enhancing organizational culture.

HR Director

MR Marine Group
08.2021 - Current
  • Part of the executive team, providing strategic HR leadership and insights into business decisions.
  • Lead development and implementation of comprehensive HR strategy, enhancing employee engagement and aligning with business goals.
  • Manage global recruitment, improving talent acquisition processes across three continents.
  • Design and launch a L&D program, addressing skill gaps and fostering internal talent growth.
  • Oversee HR functions during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Implement an Agile approach to L&D, increasing program efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws across multiple jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, other EU countries, Singapore, and India.
  • Foster a global culture of remote work, ensuring productivity, motivation, and dedication among employees worldwide.
  • Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
  • Develop and maintain compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and equity.
  • Conduct regular HR audits and develop policies to improve organizational effectiveness.

Achievements:

  • Successfully integrate company culture and HR operations across six international offices.
  • Expand the workforce to include employees worldwide, not limited to office locations.
  • Build a global culture where remote employees are productive, motivated, and integral team members.

HR Partner

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with HR cases and oversaw the entire HR cycle in alignment with UN Common System rules.
  • Oversaw the recruitment of the tribunal staff, ensuring a fair and impartial recruitment process.
  • Conducted written exams and ensured compliance with recruitment standards.
  • Participated at deliberations and contributed to decision-making processes.
  • Prepared internal memorandums, contracts, and amendments.
  • Led the onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration for new staff members.

Head of Career Committee

Sir Eta Alpha
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Facilitated connections between practitioners and students, orchestrating webinars and job workshops.
  • Provided career coaching and guidance to graduating students.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mobiquity Europe Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw a recruitment team engaged in global applicant engagement.
  • Developed a comprehensive hiring process and diversity training program.
  • Conducted monthly Diversity and Inclusion sessions.

International Talent Scout

TradeTracker International
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Managed an international pool of candidates and executed headhunts.
  • Formulated recruitment and sourcing strategies for all company branches.
  • Trained junior HR employees on administrative tasks and visa processes.

Recruiter/ Headhunter

HPW Executive Search
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Sourced senior management personnel for IT corporations, conducting the entire hiring process.
  • Facilitated contract negotiations and supported international candidates with relocation and integration.

IT Business Developer

Michael Bailey Associates
03.2012 - 10.2012
  • Established new business ventures in the Czech market, securing preferred supplier status.
  • Conducted interviews and aligned candidate profiles with suitable positions.

Recruitment Coordinator

Eurojob International Holding B.V.
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw in-house recruitment and sourced candidates from Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland.
  • Managed relocation processes and delivered introductory presentations and training initiatives.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Webster University
Leiden, Netherlands
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Constantine The Philosopher University
Nitra, Slovakia
04.2001 -

Skills

Certification

CCS Accredited Career Coaching Training

Languages

Slovak
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Polish
Upper intermediate
B2
Czech
Advanced
C1

Timeline

MOOC Certificate in Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice, Leiden University

01-2024

HR Director

MR Marine Group
08.2021 - Current

Head of Career Committee

Sir Eta Alpha
02.2020 - 05.2021

HR Partner

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon
06.2019 - 12.2021

CCS Accredited Career Coaching Training

04-2019

Understanding the Military and Examination of Military Witnesses

09-2018

Gender Crimes in International Criminal Law

07-2018

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mobiquity Europe Inc.
05.2016 - 12.2018

MOOC Certificate in Moral Foundations of Politics, Yale University

05-2016

MOOC Certificate in International Organizations Management, University of Geneva

03-2016

International Talent Scout

TradeTracker International
01.2016 - 05.2016

Recruiter/ Headhunter

HPW Executive Search
01.2013 - 12.2015

IT Business Developer

Michael Bailey Associates
03.2012 - 10.2012

Recruitment Coordinator

Eurojob International Holding B.V.
09.2010 - 08.2011

Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Webster University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies

Constantine The Philosopher University
04.2001 -

Advisory Board Member

Women in AI Netherlands
1 2024 - Current
Magdalena Kopal