ECAbout Esin
I’m a hands-on HR expert and transformation partner with over a decade of international experience across the entire Employee Life Cycle – from strategic HR work and digitalization to change management and day-to-day operations.
Whether it's setting up an HR function from scratch, guiding teams through major change, or stepping into an existing role that needs support, I’m quick to adapt and find my way. I’ve worked with global organizations in times of growth, complexity, and transition – and I know how to make change work on both a strategic and practical level.
What makes me effective is my people-centered approach, paired with clear communication, strong problem-solving skills, and a real focus on getting things done. I enjoy working in fast-moving environments, where collaboration, structure, and flexibility are equally important – and where HR can truly enable the business.
Highlights from My Career
HR Operations Director, Hexagon – Built the HR CoE, led HR digital strategy & operating model, implemented automation across key processes, and drove M&A integration.
HR Lead & Digital Transformation, Pernod Ricard – Designed and led HR function during legal relocation; implemented Workday in CH & AUT; led global HR transformation as Change Lead in Paris; launched a digital learning academy.
HR Project Manager, 3M – Established new legal entity in CH, created end-to-end HR processes and tools; integrated 200+ international employees; rolled out SAP HTR.
German
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Hexagon Geosystems Services AGDirector Global HR OperationsNovember 2021 - December 2023 (2 years and 1 month)Zug, Switzerland- Leading HR Operations: Greenfield setup - created HR Ops operating model and strategy aligned with global HR and business strategy- HR Digitalization Strategy: Developed comprehensive HR digitalization strategy and its corresponding operational model- Strategic HR Development: Contributed to shaping the global HR strategy and operational model in collaboration with the Global VP HR- HR Services CoE Setup: Designing strategy, operating model, processes, and roles for the newly conceptualized HR Services CoE incl. Change Management Plan- Process & Tool Implementation: Successfully designed and implemented multiple digital HR processes and tools (e.g. Performance Review App)- M&A HR Integration: Designed of processes, roles and duties for HR function- Organizational Development: Led and supported various organizational development and transformation initiatives both within and beyond HR- Team Leadership: Mentored and led as a manager and project leader
- Pernod Ricard SAHR Digital Transformation & Change LeadJuly 2019 - September 2021 (2 years and 2 months)Paris, France- HR Transformation Strategy: Developed and promoted robust transformation strategies and activities aligned with globally defined HR transformation initiatives- Global Change Management: Led and implemented HR transformation change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and implementation of HR strategy and Workday for approx. 21,000 employees- Workday Adoption: Drove, managed and monitored the global adoption effort for existing and new Workday solutions (incl. Adaptive), ensuring high employee satisfaction and establishing a strong feedback mechanism- Collaboration with HRIS & HR Leadership: Collaborated closely with functional leaders to drive strong alignment between the HR Strategy and Workday functionalities, updates and developments- User & HR Staff Enablement: Provided hands-on support to end users and local HR teams, establishing the Transformation Management Office (TMO) and Workday Academy with a comprehensive learning framework- Ongoing improvements: Led process for system improvements and recommended best practices to enhance HR systems, processes, and support HR strategy execution- Digital Learning & Training: Led the conception, design, implementation, and delivery of all digital learning activities related to HR transformation and the digital HR landscape- Project Leadership: Led cross-functional projects with global teams across the global
- Pernod Ricard Swiss AGHead of HR CH & AUT // CSR LeaderNovember 2015 - June 2019 (3 years and 7 months)Zurich, Switzerland- Transformation Leadership: Led branch relocation from Geneva to Zurich, driving cultural change, new processes, and operating models in close collaboration with leadership team- HR Organisation Design: Restructuring HR department, establishing streamlined HR processes, key documents, a digital HR landscape, and integrating outsourcing partners- HR Leadership & Strategic HRBP: Held full responsibility for the HR department, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle from operational execution to strategic HRM- Coaching & Mentoring: Provided coaching and mentoring to leadership team and senior management and direct reports- HRIS Implementation: Led successful implementation of Workday in CH & AUT, managing all project-related tasks independently & acted as (SME) for change management activities
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceFHNW University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland2009Bachelor of Science
- Diploma of Advanced StudiesFHNW Organisationsdynamische Prozessbegleitung2020Diploma of Advanced Studies