Sophia SHEIKH
HR Development Officer
Brussels
Summary
Versatile HR professional with a strong background in recruitment, HR administration, and project coordination. Over five years of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that prioritize employee wellbeing and organizational development. Academic training in organizational psychology and a personal commitment to inclusion and mental health drive my goal of transitioning into a policy-focused role to shape inclusive and sustainable work conditions and (mental) health strategies at a high impact and cross-sectoral level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
HR Development Officer
Toyota Tsusho Systems Europe
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic HR projects, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and an internal E-learning platform
- Served as policy developer for onboarding and recruitment processes aligned with legal frameworks and wellbeing practices
- Developed a job matrix and grading system designed to improve career development and promotions
- Supported HR administrative processes and acted as backup for payroll
Recruitment Specialist
Toyota Tsusho Systems Europe
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through job boards
- Negotiated offer terms effectively, resulting in high acceptance rates among selected candidates.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of position requirements and expectations.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement in sourcing strategies or processes.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing effective applicant tracking systems and organizational tools for increased efficiency.
HR Officer
Direction Général de la Police Judiciaire
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered HR administrative management and contributed to HR internal policy development
- Applied Belgian Labour Law to daily HR procedures and staff support
- Led onboarding and internal HR communication processes, with a focus on inclusion and wellbeing
HR Assistant
Alpega Group
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in payroll processing and HR administration
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Maintained regular communication with internal clients to address HR-related needs
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
Education
Master - Organisational Psychology
Université Catholique De Louvain
Louvain-la-Neuve, BelgiumBachelor - Applied Psychology (Clinical)
Institut Libre Marie Haps
BruxellesSkills
- HR Policy & Process Development
- Employee Wellbeing & Mental Health Advocacy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Project Management & Coordination
- Recruitment Strategy & Talent Acquisition
- Knowledge of Belgian Labour Law
- Diversity and inclusion
- HRIS systems
Certification
Personne de Confiance, Mensura
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 6 weeks
- Nationality: Belgian & Danish
Timeline
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR University
12-2024
HR Development Officer
Toyota Tsusho Systems Europe
01.2024 - Current
Personne de Confiance, Mensura
06-2023
Recruitment Specialist
Toyota Tsusho Systems Europe
09.2022 - 12.2023
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work, BerkeleyX
05-2022
The Foundation of Happiness at Work, BerkeleyX
11-2021
HR Officer
Direction Général de la Police Judiciaire
09.2019 - 08.2022
HR Assistant
Alpega Group
01.2019 - 08.2019
Master - Organisational Psychology
Université Catholique De Louvain
Bachelor - Applied Psychology (Clinical)
Institut Libre Marie Haps
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