Michael Miliopoulos

Partner with leaders accords the OpCo's in APAC, EMENA and NA to develop and execute HR strategies that support and enable business objectives. Provide expertise, consultation and support to business leaders in all HR related matters. Partner with Centers of Excellence. Participate in global HR projects. Collaborate with employee representatives.

Leitung der Lern- und Entwicklungsabläufe und Aktivitäten sowie Strategieplanung und Managementprozesse, Kostenplanung und Kostenkontrolle, HR-Geschäftspartner Beziehungsmanagement und Mitarbeiterkommunikation. Verantwortlich für 6 Personalleiter und 5 Berater, Berichterstattung an den Personalchef und an die Zentrale in Deutschland, Verwaltung und Bereitstellung von Projekten. Erzeugung von Vorschlägen für die Geschäftsführung.

Ausführliche Recherchen zu verschiedenen Themen im Bereich Personalwesen, Erarbeitung von geeigneten Optionen und Lösungen, sowie Entwurf von Vorschlägen, Geschäftsfällen und Richtlinien. Tatkräftige Unterstützung des Personalchefs in den Bereichen Projektumfang, Identifikation der Projektverantwortung, Dokumentation der Projektplanung einschließlich Nachverfolgung des Fortschritts, Erstellung von Teams, Durchführung und Kontrolle verschiedener Bereiche der Projektabwicklung.

Selected to participate in a leadership program for potential directors and was subsequently appointed to lead a 15 month development program that included management oversight of the HR divisions for 27 countries in areas of HR report development and distribution. Ensured accurate and timely processing of training and development programs, recruitment and staffing, and employee turnover. Developed and maintained systems and controls to verify the integrity of all HR related systems, processes and data.

Performed in a consultancy role in the HR division linking employee performance appraisals and talent diagnosis with individually customised development programs for senior and executive positions for both GR & CY. Ran orientation sessions and implemented standard training plans for new hires. Led planning, formulation and implementation of training & leadership development programs. Performed evaluations of regional TDMs and monitored effectiveness of training programs with recommendations for improvement.

Led a team of 5 Training & Development Managers across 4 regions in Greece and 1 in Cyprus as well as an assistant at HQ. Managed diverse training and development activities including on-boarding, the induction program, and a bridging program for internal transfers. Created training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and additional education materials. Formulated budgets for trying and development programs for Greece and Cyprus. Oversaw survey to identify training needs.

Supervised 2 project personnel with a focus on analysing and mapping business workflows via the ARIS system and used results to plan and develop workflow/process improvements leading to greater efficiency. Influenced buy-in and support from the Board of Directors for the development and implementation of the project.

Oversaw risk-based internal audits in compliance with the company's international audit plan and ensured timely completions of all audits. Implemented strict controls over audit procedures and provided proactive assistance with diverse audit activities and projects. Interfaced regularly with legal department and HQ to ensure updated knowledge on audit regulations.

Played key role in strategy development and planning and ensured store managers and their teams achieved all business goals. Directed activities of 4 Store Managers, 12 Deputy Managers and indirectly oversaw performance of 110 employee. Interfaced closely with logistics and administrative personnel to ensure implementation of strategies to meet overall objectives.

Travelled abroad extensively performing activities that included order taking, organising export shipments, negotiating procurement agreements, ensuring settlement of account balances, negotiating new product promotions, and managing range expansions. Oversaw team of 2 support personnel and led all activities related to the opening of new markets.

•International Trade Law •International Organizations Law