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OLGA MILEROWICZ

OLGA MILEROWICZ

Warsaw

Summary

Experienced HR leader consistently cultivating high-performing teams and successfully implementing people strategies in complex international business environments. Expertise in fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe culture that empowers individuals to thrive and excel.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Director/HR Business Partner Eastern Europe

Somfy Group
09.2024 - Current

Member of Regional Management Board | Reporting to Regional Managing Director


Responsibilities:

  • Leading HR strategy for Eastern Europe, aligning with global priorities and local market needs.
  • Advising business leaders on organizational transformation, talent development, and workforce strategy.
  • Driving cultural transformation by embedding feedback loops, inclusive leadership practices, and employee value initiatives.
  • Implementing the full HR cycle including talent review, performance management, compensation strategy, and succession planning.
  • Overseeing HR budget and C&B, integrating pay-for-performance and market benchmarking.
  • Collaborating with international HR peers to align processes and drive engagement across the region.


Key Achievements:

  • Introduced salary benchmarking and performance-based compensation across countries.
  • Embedded a regional talent review framework focused on succession planning and future skills.
  • Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
  • Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.

Human Resources Manager Eastern Europe

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
02.2012 - 08.2024

Member of Eastern Europe Leadership Team I Reporting to the Head of HR Sales & Marketing EMIA and the Regional Managing Director EE


Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing people strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Leading organizational design, workforce planning, and cultural transformation initiatives.
  • Overseeing full employee lifecycle management and performance optimization.
  • Ensuring policy compliance and internal communication across countries.


Key Achievements:

  • Built HR function from ground up, including L&D and rewards frameworks.
  • Delivered EU-best employee engagement scores in culture, collaboration, and well-being.
  • Drove measurable business performance improvements year-over-year.
  • Orchestrating a comprehensive culture transformation initiative across the organization to align values, behaviors, and practices with strategic objectives and enhance overall employee experience.

Human Resources Manager S&M

Lafarge Holcim
06.2011 - 01.2012

People strategy implementation, advisory to managers and senior leaders on people matters, employee lifecycle management, workforce planning

Human Resources Manager Central Europe

AkzoNobel
10.2006 - 05.2011

People strategy creation and implementation; organization development, workforce planning, advisory to managers and senior leaders on people matters, employee lifecycle management, internal communication, statutory and company policies and procedures compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility

Human Resources Specialist

AkzoNobel
07.2004 - 09.2006

Education

Master’s Degree - Law

Lazarski University
01.2007

Skills

  • Change management
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic planning
  • Workforce diversity
  • Employee relations
  • Employee retention
  • Talent management
  • Leadership development
  • Employment branding
  • Performance management systems
  • Compensation structuring
  • SAP SuccessFactors

Certification

  • Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Lead Culture/Culture of Accountability for Results Accreditation (Culture Partners LLC)
  • Denison Culture Survey Accreditation
  • Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement
  • Harrison Assessments Accreditation (Debriefing & Coaching, Development)
  • Personality and Preference Inventory (P.A.P.I.3) Accreditation (Talogy)
  • Mentor Training (EMCC)
  • Psytech Testing Certificate
  • Radical Candor Bootcamp
  • Leadership Styles and Organizational Climate accreditation KornFerry
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership
  • Situational Leadership II
  • Mercer International Position Evaluation

LANGUAGES

Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

HR Director/HR Business Partner Eastern Europe

Somfy Group
09.2024 - Current

Human Resources Manager Eastern Europe

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
02.2012 - 08.2024

Human Resources Manager S&M

Lafarge Holcim
06.2011 - 01.2012

Human Resources Manager Central Europe

AkzoNobel
10.2006 - 05.2011

Human Resources Specialist

AkzoNobel
07.2004 - 09.2006

Master’s Degree - Law

Lazarski University
OLGA MILEROWICZ