Stefania Lipiec

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ABOUT STEFANIA LIPIEC

Global HR leader with 15+ years of experience building scalable, people-first solutions that directly address organizational challenges and enable business growth. I’ve led HR transformation across North America, EMEA, and APAC—turning HR into a strategic enabler of performance, culture, and global expansion.I’m passionate about helping companies scale with purpose. Whether it’s building an HR function from the ground up, driving integration after an acquisition, or navigating complex cross-border compliance, I focus on designing practical, forward-thinking solutions that balance business needs with employee experience.At Lukka, I built the HR function from scratch and scaled the organization from 50 to 240+ employees across 24 U.S. states and 12+ international markets. I partnered with leadership to establish infrastructure, policies, and talent programs that supported rapid growth, improved transparency, and strengthened culture. My approach combines strategic insight with a hands-on understanding of what makes organizations thrive—strong leadership alignment, data-driven decision-making, and a consistent employee experience across borders.I bring experience in organizational design, executive coaching, workforce planning, compliance, and change management, with a proven ability to influence at all levels. My leadership style is collaborative, transparent, and focused on outcomes—I believe HR should not only support the business but actively shape its direction.I’m now seeking a global HR leadership role where I can continue helping organizations grow with agility, resilience, and purpose.Key Areas of Expertise:Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership: Translating business strategy into actionable people priorities that drive sustainable growth.Global Expansion & Compliance: Building frameworks that support cross-border operations while maintaining regulatory and cultural alignment.Culture, Engagement & Change Management: Fostering environments where employees are empowered, connected, and motivated through transformation.Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning: Anticipating business needs through proactive talent acquisition, capability building, and succession planning.M&A Integration & Transformation: Leading people strategy during acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change to ensure alignment and retention.