Mariateresa Borza

Leading full HR strategy and operations across Southern Europe for a global cybersecurity leader operating in 10+ countries with 1,200+ collaborators worldwide.

• Strategic leadership of all HR functions: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR Operations
• Definition and execution of comprehensive People strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversight of HR operations across multiple Southern European markets
• Drive organizational culture initiatives focused on expertise, proximity, and trust
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
• Design and implement HR policies supporting well-being, learning, and leadership development
• Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and transformation
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead strategic workforce planning and organizational design initiatives

• Built and scaled Talent Acquisition function from ground zero, establishing comprehensive processes and frameworks
• Achieved substantial cost reduction by internalizing recruitment processes previously managed by external agencies
• Leadership of an international team of Talent Acquisition Specialists in Italy and Spain
• Designed and implemented end-to-end recruitment strategy and talent acquisition infrastructure
• Development of talent development programs and professional growth initiatives
• Creation and management of strategic candidate pools for specialized profiles
• Organization of dedicated events and employer branding initiatives
• Established strong partnerships with technical teams for comprehensive skill assessment
• Streamlined selection process to onboarding, improving efficiency and reducing time-to-hire

• Leadership of an international HR team of 5 people
• Complete implementation of HR infrastructure across 5 countries
• Definition and implementation of professional development plans
• Creation of career progression and talent management frameworks
• Achievement of excellent KPIs: 90% retention rate, 80% offer acceptance, 60 e-NPS
• Complete HR cycle management: recruiting, payroll, training, performance management
• Expertise in employment law across 6+ European jurisdictions

• Optimization of HR processes and turnover reduction
• Development of recruiting and employer branding strategies
• Implementation of onboarding and training programs
• Management of assessments and motivational interviews
• Support in defining individual growth paths

• Support in HR policies implementation
• Optimization of recruitment processes
• Development of onboarding materials
• Creation of training programs

• Organization of university open days
• Student guidance and orientation