Kristina Lehedza

Engaged by high-growth companies across EMEA, supporting founders in building scalable people functions • Fractional HR Director for a 500+ employee PEO/EOR company • Built People & Ops strategies from scratch (policies, governance, HRIS) for Fintech, MedTech (SaaS) start-ups • Led M&A People & Culture workstream: due diligence, post-merger integration • Built performance, succession, and L&D frameworks • Implemented people analytics and executive dashboards

• Built and directed HRBP function from the ground up, led Talent Development & People Programs (50+empls) • Supported new market entry and company growth from 800 to 3500+ empls across EMEA, the US: compliance, C&B, org design • Led M&A due diligence & integration, incl. UK/US acquisitions • Built self-service Career Hub and Feedback & Assessment platform • Designed HiPo, Succession Planning, Mentorship, Retention, Total Rewards • As part of CEO Office: led Company IPO Readiness Program, audits

Led a team of HR Business Partners supporting cross-functional tech delivery units • Designed and executed HR strategy aligned with global business objectives, driving measurable improvements in retention and engagement • Introduced data-driven HR analytics, reporting, and annual workforce forecasting • Advised engineering and delivery managers on performance, engagement, retention, and team dynamics • Designed and facilitated coaching programs for 30+ senior leaders

Led HR function and business operations in a 1,000+ FTE manufacturing environment. Temporarily served as Acting Executive Director during operational transitions. • Built talent acquisition, HR, L&D infrastructure from zero • Oversaw all HR processes, labor relations, and compliance • Ensured full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 standards • Led trade union cooperation • Implemented HRIS and Payroll platform, HR analytics, manager dashboards

Oversaw end-to-end HR operations supporting business leaders on all HR matters including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and people engagement. Designed and implemented programs for employee engagement and retention. Co-created company Assessment Center and Succession Planning program. Managed HR analytics and mitigated identified people-related risks