Wendy Redford

Wendy Redford

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Business Partner

  • Education

    • UNICEF

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate Protection of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
    • CTC Clinical Trial Consulting

      2016 - 2016
      From Molecule to Medicine, an Introduction to Clinical Trials including ICH-GCP Science
    • Yale University

      2023 - 2023
      Certificate Essentials of Global Health
    • University of Cape Town (UCT)

      2024 - 2024
      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development
    • Harvard University

      2018 - 2019
      Malaria X Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe
    • AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR

      2021 - 2022
      Certified People Analytics Specialist Full analytics skillset to drive data-driven decision-making throughout HR

      Certified People Analytics Specialist

    • Webster University Geneva

      2010 - 2012
      Masters in Human Resources Management
    • AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR

      2020 - 2021
      Certified Digital HR Specialist Leveraging technology & digital transformation in HR
    • The University of Salford

      1995 - 1999
      BA Honours Degree French, Spanish & International Relations
  • Experience

    • Alcatel-Lucent

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Bilingual Assistant
    • Alcatel-Lucent

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Bilingual Assistant
    • American Express

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
      International Accounts Representative
    • Elan IT

      Nov 2004 - Mar 2008
      IT Recruiter

      - Placement of IT candidates respecting internal & client deadlines & requirements.- Action database searches. Online candidate networking & headhunting.- Face to face candidate interviews, reference checks.- Preparing candidate and CV for client contact.- Advertising; managing job openings and candidate application.

    • Business & Decision

      Mar 2008 - Oct 2011
      HR Generalist

      Recruitment: A-Z recruitment for IT services office- Define weekly recruitment needs with Management team, coordinate recruitment process for them.- Advertising, recruitment platform administration, manage candidate applications, interviews.- Reference taking, proposals, negotiations & contract. Represent Company at recruitment/HR fairsAdministration:- Personnel file administration (contract; sickness & insurance claims; permit; work certificates)- Payroll: gather and control salary information, monthly salary payment liaising with FER.- Legal advice to B&D management/staff (contracts, dismissals, absences, work authorizations).- Manage external consultants assisting on projects: advice; administration; accommodation.Employee Relationship & Development: Accompany employee from onboarding to exit.- Conduct orientation program, monitor trial period, exit interviews, outplacement- Conduct punctual HR employee meetings reporting on employee perspectives, troubleshoot issues.- Oversee & report on training needs vs training completed.- Coordinate & assist managers with Performance Appraisal. Compile & monitor development plans.Management:- Represent HR Team (2) by carrying out and reporting on strategic initiatives with Management.- Report on employee statistics (retention, absence rates), conduct controls. Show less

    • Webster University

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
      Human Resources Management Masters Student
    • The Global Fund

      Mar 2013 - May 2013
      HR Coordinator

      - Assist IT & HR Teams in implementing Oracle Absence Management Module.- Assisted IT in translating HR needs for practical use of the system, documentation.- Time planning; gathered data; progress presentations; facilitated UAT sessions & user trainings.

    • Medicines for Malaria Venture

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
      Human Resources Generalist
    • Medicines for Malaria Venture

      Nov 2018 - now
      Human Resources Business Partner

      In coordination with the Head of Human Resources, the HR Business Partner provides managers and staff with seamless, high quality, value adding HR services and advice that supports business operations whilst ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees and compliance with HR programs, policies and procedures. The role covers all HR activities with emphasis on talent development, performance management and employee engagement.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Essentials of Global Health

      Yale University
      Nov 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Chair

      Issued by HR professionals NGO Network Geneva 74 members 40 organizations on Jan 2021
      HR professionals NGO Network Geneva 74 members 40 organizationsAssociated with Wendy Redford