LGAbout Lucie
Hi, I'm Lucie 👋 With 15 years’ HR experience in 20+ countries, I support fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups with tailored HR services. My approach blends strategic HR thinking with practical hands-on delivery.
I help Founders and HR teams build scalable HR operations that keep culture strong and compliance tight, while supporting your growth with admin and
operational relief.
Why working with me
💪 Specialised in Start-ups and Scales-ups
🌍 Global Experience: EMEA, North America, APAC
🎯 Strategic & operational HR expertise
💻 Virtual admin support
✅ Projects, interim, or long-term support
🗣️ Fluent in English & French
📍 UK-based, supporting clients globally
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- CorcymHR MANAGERMEDICALMarch 2024 - January 2025 (10 months)• Managed 3 direct reports - 2 HRBPs (China & Japan) and 1 Global Payroll Specialist (UK).• Aligned HR strategy with business goals for the International HR department.• Provided leadership coaching on HR policies, performance, compensation and change management.• Oversaw HR budgets, payroll, benefits and complex employee relations & legal matters.• Partnered with leadership on strategic workforce planning, talent development and audit compliance.• Led the global implementation of the payroll system (Deel) and the HRIS (BambooHR).• Handled recruitment, employee lifecycle management, compliance and EoR partnership.
- Human-BridgeVOLUNTEER HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTUREPUBLIC SAFETYJuly 2024 - January 2025 (6 months)• Established the HR function and executed organisational and HR strategies.• Partnered with leadership to develop policies and initiatives (Employer brand, DEIB, engagement).• Managed volunteer operations, including onboarding, volunteer experience, support and recognition.• Created accurate documentation for volunteer activities and HR processes.
- ElementHR MANAGERTECHMarch 2022 - February 2024 (1 year and 11 months)• Scaled workforce from 100 to 185 in 8 months; downsized to 85 in 12 months.• Developed and adapted HR strategy (EMEA, NA, & APAC) post-redundancies to align with evolving business priorities and needs.• Acted as a strategic HR partner in employee relations, performance, and compliance.• Embedded Element values, a feedback-driven culture and the salary Benchmarking & Banding.• Led redundancies, HRIS implementation, recruitment, visa sponsorship & relocations.• Managed employee lifecycle, benefits, DEIB, wellbeing initiatives and EoR partnerships.• Created and rolled out all HR policies, processes, and procedures.• Enhanced employee experience, retention, risk management and workforce planning & training.• Supported organisational change, succession planning and leadership coaching & development.
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Education
- CPD Level 7Inspire London College2023HR Management
- Bachelor's DegreeBernom2012HR Management