Panagiotis Tsolakis

I am responsible for overseeing the HR team for the EMEA and North America regions. I take pride in my people-centered and efficient approach to HR. I lead the global recruitment, manage talent & employee experience processes, integrate corporate culture, mentor/coach junior HR staff, and oversee HR admin tasks such as payroll & employee records.

Key Achievements:

• Recognized globally as the Top Performer in Talent Acquisition, hitting 133,3% of KPIs.
• Served as the interim Head of People from February 2024 to May 2024, overseeing crucial HR functions during the transition period.
• Outperformed all targets in Talent Management & Retention for both the EU and NA branches with the use of Hay Job Evaluation method.
• Hired 80% of employees in the NA branch.
• Praised by the Senior Leadership team about HR Administration efficiency.
• Achieved 90% satisfaction rate in Employees' Onboarding.
• Formulated the majority of the EMEA and NA branches' HR policies.

I led end-to-end recruitment processes for EMEA and NA branches, utilizing diverse methods like job postings and networking, while also coaching Junior Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialists on industry best practices.

Key Achievements:

• Promoted within 10 months due to overachieving targets and KPIs.
• Key player in the restructuring of the HR Department.
• Top Performer in Talent Acquisition, hitting 100% of KPIs.
  Successfully attained 100% of the Employee Retention KPIs
• Hired a C-level Executive and a Line Manager after 3 months in the role.
• Created a concrete Onboarding plan for the newcomers, in collaboration with the Line managers of all departments.
• Created and implemented HR Policies for the EMEA and NA offices.
• Spearheaded 10 Trainings and Workshops regarding various professional development topics such as (Workplace Harassment, Work-life balance, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, DEI and Time management).
  

I conducted individual psychotherapeutic sessions utilizing Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat adults with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorder, anger, and phobias, alongside conducting career mentoring sessions.

I conducted individual psychotherapeutic sessions using Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy (CBT), treating adults with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, anger issues, and phobias.

I spearheaded the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with our business goals, overseeing the full recruitment process, managing payroll, assessing training needs, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations, while fostering a positive work environment and enhancing job satisfaction through proactive measures like new perks, benefits, and team-building activities.

Key Achievements:

• Praised by the Board of Directors for HR Operations competence.
• Top Performer in Talent Acquisition with 100% of KPIs achieved.
• Top Performer in Training & Development initiatives
• Top Performer in Talent Management & Retention with 100% of KPIs achieved.
• Delivered more than 40 hires over a 2 year period. Hired three Line Managers after 6 months in the role.
• Acted as a ''Change Agent'' regarding the Transformational Change of the organization.
• Suggested and Implemented the Corporate Culture, the HR Strategy and Values.
• Aligned the HR Strategy with the company's Vision, Mission and Strategic business goals.
• Coached a team of 4 people (2 employees and 2 interns) after 10 months in the role.
• Created a clear Growth Path and Reward System for themployees.
• Created a clear Onboarding for the newcomers, in collaboration with the Line managers of all departments.
  

I led the first women entrepreneurship center in Greece, a flagship project of Apson CSR, and managed all social media channels for the organization.