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KARINA PASCHALIS

Archway,Islington

Summary

Experienced HR professional focused on delivering strategic human resources solutions and fostering positive workplace environments. Specialises in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management to drive organisational success. Utilises strong communication and problem-solving skills to support and enhance team dynamics.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Human Recourses Business Partner (Mat Cover)

Canvas Offices
London
10.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with 7 departmental Directors to deliver strategic HR support across all business functions in a dynamic flex workspace environment.
  • Produced and presented weekly and monthly HR reports, including workforce metrics, recruitment updates, and ER case trends.
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for senior-level roles, including Finance Director and Senior Sales Managers within the real estate sector.
  • Chaired the Social Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee, driving engagement initiatives and inclusion strategies across the business.
  • Advised on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent management aligned with company objectives and departmental needs.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding programmes to improve employee experience.
  • Coordinated annual appraisal cycles providing fair opportunities for career progression.

Human Resources and Talent Manager

Four Marketing Group
London
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Led end-to-end recruitment processes across Harrods, Selfridges, and all Agent Provocateur stores across Europe and America, including job scoping, advertising, interviewing, issuing contracts, and onboarding.
  • Managed complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, serving as Lead Investigator for disciplinary, grievance, and performance-related matters.
  • Navigated legalities around contracts; ensured full understanding and compliance from all parties involved.
  • Increased talent retention by implementing robust professional development programmes.
  • Acted as a strategic HR partner, liaising with and supporting over 15 key stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment of 230+ employees.
  • Delivered consistent HR advisory support aligned with company policies, employment law, and retail best practices.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment and onboarding strategies to support business growth and reduce turnover.

Talent and People Manager

BOSS Profesional Services
London
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
  • Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
  • Managed the Recruitment process from beginning to end, ensuring the new member of the team was on boarded with all the correct equipment and logins etc.
  • Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Managed the process of training for new managers, internally and externally.
  • Worked directly with the CEO having one to one meetings regularly, discussing general HR, hiring plans, resolutions for the business.
  • Networked through traditional and progressive methods to source optimal talent.

HR Associate

hackajob
London
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in the restructure of the business during covid.
  • Managed the entire recruitment life cycle.
  • Managed the redundancy process from beginning to end.
  • Reduced staff turnover through improved training and incentive schemes/ Restructure of business with a culture change.
  • Established personnel policy and processes to meet key business objectives.
  • Generated appropriate job descriptions and proposed salary structures for entry level roles/grad scheme to senior positions.
  • Promoted roles and company services through social media platforms from LinkedIn to twitter and Instagram.
  • Managed HR calendars to deliver optimum performance management and training schedule, also planning events for the internal team.
  • Facilitated smooth on boarding process for new hires by providing a clear first week calendar, packets and instructions.
  • Oversaw office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
  • Coordinated and maintained impressive office organisation to keep facilities efficient, organised and professional.

Education

GCSE'S -

Dame Alice Owens School
Hertfordshire

Distinction - Arts and Design

West Herts College
Hertfordshire

Skills

  • Corporate culture shaping
  • Conflict mediation
  • Onboarding best practices
  • Recruitment strategy execution
  • Talent management systems expertise
  • Compliance understanding
  • Employee Relations
  • Policy formulation
  • Employee engagement strategies
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Talent retention scheme development
  • Cultural awareness

Timeline

Human Recourses Business Partner (Mat Cover)

Canvas Offices
10.2024 - Current

Human Resources and Talent Manager

Four Marketing Group
06.2023 - 09.2024

Talent and People Manager

BOSS Profesional Services
01.2022 - 09.2022

HR Associate

hackajob
03.2019 - 09.2021

GCSE'S -

Dame Alice Owens School

Distinction - Arts and Design

West Herts College

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