Aneta Blazyczek

Head of People @Applied Data Science Partners

London, GB

ADSP is an AI and Data Science consultancy HQd in London. I was hired to establish the People function from the ground up, design and execute people strategy aligned with business goals.Key highlights of my work:• PEOPLE FUNCTION: built the people function & established core HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - defined a metrics-based Performance Management Framework, implemented OKRs and KPIs tied to business goals, and introduced regular performance reviews with clear career progression pathways• TALENT ACQUISITION: developed a Talent Acquisition Strategy and strengthened ADSP\'s employer brand• EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: defined Employee Engagement & Retention Strategy, conducted engagement surveys and implemented action plans based on feedback• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: set the compensation philosophy aligned with business goals, ensured market-competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain top talent• CULTURE: developed programmes that reinforce a high-performance and collaborative, and promoted values-based decision making• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: created tailored development plans for senior leaders to prepare them for growth and scaling• HR DUE DILIGENCE: documented HR policies, compliance, and key metrics to ensure readiness for buyer audits, created clear organisational charts and reporting structures• GLOBAL GROWTH: project managed company expansion into the US

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