Competitive road cyclist
Rebecca Zauer
HR Leader | HR Strategy | Organizational Development | Mentor/Coach
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut,M
Summary
Strategic HR leader with over 18 years of experience driving global HR initiatives, streamlining processes, and enhancing employee engagement in rapidly scaling organizations. Proven expertise in developing and implementing operating models, aligning HR strategies with business goals, and fostering compliance across diverse regions. Adept at managing cross-cultural teams, driving change, and utilizing data-driven insights to improve organizational effectiveness. Passionate about creating equitable, scalable, and innovative HR solutions that enable business growth and exceptional employee experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
HR Director (maternity Leave Replacement)
CloudZone
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead strategic global HR and recruiting initiatives while remaining hands-on
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle locally and globally, managing 1 recruiter and conducting all HR/behavioral interviews.
- Revamped recruitment strategies, collaborated with hiring managers to establish efficient, flexible processes that enhanced candidate experience.
- Created and implemented a global onboarding program, ensuring consistency and cultural alignment.
- Coached hiring managers on effective interview techniques and developed and implemented referral program.
- Crafted and executed an HR strategy to reshape company culture in alignment with business growth objectives.
- Partnered with management to lead change initiatives, foster organizational development, and enhance employee retention.
- Lead biannual performance reviews improving transparency and accountability.
- Developed policies and best practices, driving alignment and compliance across the organization.
- Worked with management on initiatives to enhance communication, productivity, and team morale while strengthening workplace relationships.
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Managed welfare and employer branding initiatives, ensuring alignment with company culture.
HR Director
Placer.ai
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Built and managed HR department (team of 4, recruitment & HR), responsible for full employee lifecycle while building a positive, motivating and successful data driven work environment
- Collaborated in scaling the organization from 70 to 260 employees in 2 years while maintaining strong employee experience. Conducted all HR/behavioral interviews building a strong initial relationships with candidates.
- Developed onboarding and offboarding programs focused on consistency and alignment.
- Partnered with managers to design and implement an HR strategy, streamlining policies and processes to enhance compliance and standardize best practices while introducing data-driven analytics for decision-making.
- Initiated a robust employee engagement program, conducting quarterly surveys and delivering data and actionable insights to improve retention and performance.
- Created a culture of feedback through biannual performance reviews and weekly 1:1s, monthly roundtables, in order to enhance organizational transparency, strengthen employee-manager relations, build trust and productivity.
- Coached and mentored all levels of managers: interview/recruiting strategy, interview workshops, effective interview techniques, problem solving and conflict resolution
- Increased referral hiring rate to 54% by developing a comprehensive employee referral program.
- Successfully assisted with organizational restructuring, leading change management initiatives to align teams with business objectives, while monitoring potential damage control.
Senior Global HR Business Partner
Samsung NEXT
05.2020 - 01.2021
- HRBP for Global R&D and Product teams (distributed workforce)
- Conducted all HR/behavioral interviews building a strong initial relationships with candidates.
- Provided strategic HR guidance focusing on compliance, training, and workforce planning.
- Established standardized global policies while addressing local labor law requirements, ensuring consistent and compliant practices.
- Lead performance management processes, including roundtables and tailored employee development plans.
- Partnered with leadership to foster a culture of trust and collaboration, improving cross-functional team alignment.
- Coached management on closing culture gaps cross-org
Global HR Director
Selina
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Helped scale the organization through global recruiting: from 15 to 90 employees across TLV, Latam, EMEA, and Ukraine while partnering with senior leadership to align HR strategy with global expansion, balancing local and global needs.
- Successfully established and expanded international operations, collaborating with senior leadership and external vendors to open the Ukraine office.
- Managed the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding & training, C&B, retention and termination.
- Designed and executed recruitment strategies in collaboration with hiring managers for streamlined and efficient processes.
- Conducted all HR/behavioral interviews building a strong initial relationships with candidates.
- Oversaw HC/budget planning to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
- Standardized and streamlined global HR policies and procedures across international offices.
- Provided coaching and guidance to hiring managers on best practices.
- Partnered with management to grow, lead, and support global teams through training, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
- Strengthened employee-manager relations through performance management guidance, conflict resolution, and initiatives to build trust and productivity.
- Managed welfare programs, events, and initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
Global HR Director (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Mindspace
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Built and expanded HR operations across Israel, US, UK, and Europe, managing a team of 4.
- Oversaw the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding & training, development, compensation, retention, and termination, globally.
- Maintained an effective recruitment strategy, collaborating with hiring managers to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience.
- Strengthened employee-manager relations by introducing initiatives to enhance workplace relationships, resolve conflicts, and boost productivity.
- Directed welfare programs to align with company culture and goals.
- Managed relocation processes, successfully relocating employees to the US and Europe.
- Spearheaded the rollout of HRIS (HiBob), achieving company-wide adoption and operational efficiency.
Global HR Business Partner
TUNE
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Built and expanded HR operations across EMEA and APAC regions, managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding & training, development, compensation, retention, and termination.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Optimized onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
- Designed and implemented an effective recruitment strategy in collaboration with global hiring managers to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience.
- Conducted HR/behavioral interviews, forming initial relationships with all candidates and providing coaching to hiring managers on interviewing best practices.
- Recognized as a 2016 Top Performer, achieving the highest offer-to-conversion ratio with a 90% offer-to-hire rate and a 64% interview-to-offer ratio.
- Standardized and streamlined HR policies and procedures across international offices, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Managed welfare initiatives to enhance employee engagement and align with company culture.
Global HR Business Partner
Kenes Group
04.2010 - 02.2014
- Built and expanded HR operations across TLV, UK, and Europe offices, managing the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding & training, development, C&B, retention, and termination.
- Designed and implemented recruitment strategies and processes in collaboration with hiring managers to ensure efficient and flexible practices.
- Conducted HR/behavioral interviews, fostering relationships with candidates and coaching hiring managers on best practices.
- Standardized and streamlined HR policies and procedures across international offices, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Enhanced employee-manager relations through initiatives to improve work relationships, resolve conflicts, and boost morale and productivity.
- Led organizational development efforts by identifying training needs, delivering managerial and cultural workshops, and offering 1:1 management coaching resulting in effectively bridged cultural gaps across diverse teams and geographies.
- Introduced integrated HR solutions, including weekly 1:1 meetings, team coaching, and other feedback/transparency initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Psychology
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Criminology
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel 04.2001 -
Skills
Global HR Strategy and Transformation,
Certification
CTI Coaching Certification
Interests
Competitive road cyclist
Competitive road cyclist, competing in national and international competitions
Timeline
CTI Coaching Certification
06-2024
HR Director (maternity Leave Replacement)
CloudZone
01.2024 - 08.2024
HR Director
Placer.ai
03.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Global HR Business Partner
Samsung NEXT
05.2020 - 01.2021
Global HR Director
Selina
08.2018 - 02.2020
Global HR Director (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Mindspace
11.2017 - 05.2018
Global HR Business Partner
TUNE
02.2014 - 10.2017
Mediation Certification
06-2013
Organizational Consulting
01-2013
Global HR Business Partner
Kenes Group
04.2010 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Social Psychology
Bar-Ilan University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Criminology
Bar-Ilan University
04.2001 -
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