Daniela Pavone
SAN DONATO MILANESE,Italy
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with expertise in SAP HR and Workday, demonstrating a strong command of HR software and recruitment strategy. Adept at labour law compliance and organisational behaviour understanding, with a focus on diversity and inclusion advocacy. Proven skills in training and development, performance management, and leadership development contribute to effective workforce planning and organisational development. Career goals include advancing strategic HR initiatives to foster inclusive workplace environments.
Driven professional with talent for fostering positive workplace environments and managing organisational change. Combines strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills with thorough understanding of HR best practices. Poised to enhance employee satisfaction and drive organisational success through innovative HR strategies.
Results-driven Human Resources Manager with knack for problem-solving and fostering team growth. Successfully implemented talent acquisition strategies, enhancing workforce quality and retention. Known for streamlining HR processes, leading to increased operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Hub Europe Transformers HR Manager
Hitachi Energy
03.2020 - 05.2025
- Partner with Business Leaders of Hub Europe Business Line Transformers – roughly 7,000 total workforces, around 3 million USD business, 20 factories in Europe.
- Develop implementation of all HR processes including capability and workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management and oversee talent acquisition, remuneration and other processes as applicable.
- Focus on workforce planning, organizational development, and support footprint opportunities.
- Lead change management initiatives driving behavioral changes.
- Ensured employees' well-being through effective welfare policies implementation.
- Conducted thorough background checks for safe and compliant hiring practices.
- Collaborated with department managers in workforce planning strategies formulation.
- Enhanced recruitment processes for improved talent acquisition.
- Managed diversity initiatives, fostered inclusive workplace environment.
- Aligned HR strategies with business goals to drive overall company performance.
- Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
- Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes to ensure optimal HR service delivery.
Global HR Business Partner for Non-Core Business
ABB S.p.A.
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Partner with Business Leader of Non-Core Business embracing Oil and Gas EPC, Electrification Plant and EPC Substation, Off-Shore Wind and Train Retrofit Businesses.
- Oversee implementation of all HR processes including capability and workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition, remuneration and other processes as applicable.
- Focus on resource management, retention and people employability in line with project timeline delivery.
- Lead change management initiatives in the ABB Non-core business scope.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the implementation of professional development initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop and implement organisational change initiatives.
- Devised competitive compensation packages to attract top-notch talent.
- Coordinated with department managers for successful succession planning efforts.
Global HR Business Partner for Legacy Projects Grid Integration
ABB S.p.A.
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Acted as HR work stream co-leader for Merger and Acquisition project that led to creation of new joint venture for the execution of turnkey electrical substation projects between ABB and SNC-Lavalin.
- HR Interface with Joint venture as ABB still delivers defined HR services under Transitional Service Agreements.
- Partner with Business Leader of the global Product Group EPC Solution business not transferred to the joint venture and the global Plant Electrification Business.
- Oversee implementation of all HR processes including capability and workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition, remuneration and other processes as applicable.
- Focus on resource management, retention and people employability in line with project timeline delivery.
- Lead change management initiatives in the ABB non-core business scope.
- HR work stream Benefits sub-workstream leader for Merger and Acquisition project, having the purpose of setting up standalone Power Grids company - joint venture with Hitachi, 11 USD Billion deal.
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop and implement organisational change initiatives.
Global HR Business Partner for Product Group EPC Solutions, Grid Integration
ABB S.p.A.
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Partner with Business Leader of the Global Product Group EPC Solutions business (Substation) which is pursuing EPC opportunities for Utility Transmission, Transport Infrastructure, Renewables Grid Integration and Conventional Power generation within the Business Unit Grid Integration and operating throughout several Countries in America, Europe, Middle East and India.
- Oversee implementation of all HR processes including capability and workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition, remuneration and other processes as applicable.
- Support footprint topics and opportunities in new Countries, creation and sharing of EPC talent pool and mobilization.
- Lead change management initiatives driving behavioural changes.
- HR work stream co-leader for Merger and Acquisition project that led to creation of new joint venture for the execution of turnkey electrical substation projects between ABB and SNC-Lavalin. More than ten Countries and Legal entities involved among US, Europe, Middle East and India. Opening order backlog of 340 million USD.
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop and implement organisational change initiatives.
Local Division Human Resources Business Partner for Power Systems Division in Italy
ABB S.p.A.
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Support the implementation of ABB Group & specific Global PS Division people strategies within the Local Division.
- Participate in the definition of business objectives and define the strategic HR priorities to support business strategy.
- Oversee implementation of all HR processes including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition, remuneration, workforce reduction.
- Counsel business leaders on the most effective solutions to resolve issues and support long-term objectives.
- Talent Management – provide support for line management ensuring a talent 'pipeline' for the business.
- Talent Acquisition – drive the recruitment process, supporting the selection for key positions.
- Ensure compliance with local legislation and HR polices and adherence to OHS and compliance/integrity standards.
- Oversee activities regarding industrial relations and organized labor.
Local Business Unit Human Resources Business Partner for LBU Industry Solutions
ABB S.p.A.
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Support local HR processes in alignment with business goals and targets, work with talent acquisition on selection for key positions.
- Work with business partners to identify the development needs to improve organizational performance, to drive capability and workforce planning.
- Provide support for line management ensuring a talent 'pipeline' for the business.
- Guide People Managers with salary review decisions.
- Ensure adherence to laws and HR policies.
- Manage disciplinary procedures and Labor litigations.
- Manage relations with trade unions.
- Provide support for employee relation issues.
Human Resources Business Partner for LBU Robotics and in support to Country Staff Functions
ABB S.p.A.
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Main accountabilities: see above.
Human Resources Manager – Milan business unit
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Recruiting; implementation of organizational, training and development plans; compensation and benefits; management of industrial labor relations; coordination of salary administration activities; supervision of safety programs implementation.
Human Resources Development & Training Specialist
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
07.2003 - 09.2006
- Recruitment, training & assessments; talent management, succession plans.
- Enhanced team performance with the development of tailored training initiatives.
- Assisted in talent management for improved organisational productivity.
Legal Department
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Contract reviews, management of cases supported by law firms, writing of the minutes of the board of directors and shareholders meetings.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Education
Master’s degree - law with an international address
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Skills
- SAP HR
- Workday
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Labour law compliance
- Organisational behaviour understanding
- Diversity and inclusion advocacy
- HR software mastery
- Recruitment strategy
- Interpersonal savvy
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership development
- Organisational development
- Workforce planning
Languages
English
Custom
- ABB HRB Partner Program, 2013
- ABB MDP (Management Development Program), 02/01/11 - 05/01/11
- PNL Practitioner, Arthur Sackrule Educational Services, 10/01/05 - 03/01/06
- Organization & Personnel, SDA Bocconi, 10/01/04 - 02/01/05
Timeline
Hub Europe Transformers HR Manager
Hitachi Energy
03.2020 - 05.2025
Global HR Business Partner for Non-Core Business
ABB S.p.A.
10.2019 - 03.2020
Global HR Business Partner for Legacy Projects Grid Integration
ABB S.p.A.
09.2018 - 10.2019
Global HR Business Partner for Product Group EPC Solutions, Grid Integration
ABB S.p.A.
01.2016 - 09.2018
Local Division Human Resources Business Partner for Power Systems Division in Italy
ABB S.p.A.
01.2014 - 12.2015
Local Business Unit Human Resources Business Partner for LBU Industry Solutions
ABB S.p.A.
04.2010 - 12.2014
Human Resources Business Partner for LBU Robotics and in support to Country Staff Functions
ABB S.p.A.
06.2007 - 03.2010
Human Resources Manager – Milan business unit
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
10.2006 - 06.2007
Human Resources Development & Training Specialist
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
07.2003 - 09.2006
Legal Department
Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A. (now Nidec)
05.2001 - 06.2003
Master’s degree - law with an international address
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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