Marja Admiraal
Haarlem,NH
Summary
An enthusiastic, supportive and proactive HR professional, with over 20 years of experience in HR Operations with large, performance-driven and fast-paced international companies. Proficient in designing and implementing efficient HR processes, translating complex employment legislation into operational procedures, and utilizing Excel to analyze data to support decision-making. A strong focus on solutions and results, always looking for areas to improve the way we work. Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven with excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediary
Manpower Employment Agency
01.1990
Sales Representative
Reprotechniek
01.1989
HR Shared Services Specialist
Kite Pharma EU B.V.
01.2020 - Current
- Translated employment legislation into operational processes for HR Operations colleagues, including creating of SOPs, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of employee changes
- Implemented solutions for technical challenges, such as configuring Workday to handle complex Dutch parental leave legislation for shift workers
- Led the implementation of the Employee Handbook, enhancing employee understanding of applicable employment benefits
- Analyzed data and built dashboards to support HR Managers and Leadership Teams in monitoring key metrics
- Created Knowledge Articles to improve and increase use of Employee Self Service tool
- Developed over 20 Excel-based tools for various HR functions, improving efficiency and accuracy
- Advised on changes in HRM systems and facilitated their implementation for accurate data capture
- Managed employee changes, including adjustments to hours, parental leave, maternity leave, and sickness, and responded to employee queries on these topics.
HR Reporting & Systems Specialist
MSD B.V.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided data, analytics, and trends for various departments, vendors, and insurance companies
- Conducted root cause analysis, investigated data errors, and implemented corrective solutions
- Developed Excel-based tools for creating employment contracts, severance packages, and calculating maternity leave entitlement
- Contributed to global HRM system (Workday) and local payroll system (AFAS) implementation teams.
HR Support Architect/HR Support & Change Control Specialist
MSD B.V.
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Designed and implemented HR processes, focusing on standardization and efficiency improvement
- Led projects, including the administrative implementation of new/updated CLA and legislation, localizing global processes, and introducing support models
- Executed Severance Plan, translating theory into practical execution, creating standard documents and calculation tools, and overseeing logistics.
Human Resources Secretary
MSD B.V.
01.2002 - 01.2012
Freelancer/Entrepreneur
T&L Support
01.1997 - 01.2002
Secretary
MSD B.V.
01.1990 - 01.1997
Administrative Assistant
MSD B.V.
01.1986 - 01.1989
Education
High school - Atheneum - Management Secretary
Skills
- Designing HR Operations processes
- Translating employment legislation into operational processes
- Data analysis (Excel pro)
- Practical partner in large-scale restructuring
- Accurate
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Efficient
- Analytical
- Problem solver
- Result-oriented
- Customer-oriented
- Initiator
- Energetic
- Responsible
- Reliable
Languages
Native Dutch
Fluent in English
Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint (pro)
- SAP
- PeopleSoft
- Raet/Youforce
- Workday
- AFAS/Profit
Timeline
HR Shared Services Specialist
Kite Pharma EU B.V.
01.2020 - Current
HR Reporting & Systems Specialist
MSD B.V.
01.2017 - 01.2019
HR Support Architect/HR Support & Change Control Specialist
MSD B.V.
01.2012 - 01.2017
Human Resources Secretary
MSD B.V.
01.2002 - 01.2012
Freelancer/Entrepreneur
T&L Support
01.1997 - 01.2002
Intermediary
Manpower Employment Agency
01.1990
Secretary
MSD B.V.
01.1990 - 01.1997
Sales Representative
Reprotechniek
01.1989
Administrative Assistant
MSD B.V.
01.1986 - 01.1989
High school - Atheneum - Management Secretary
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