Patrick Labendz

Supported around 100 employees across Europe and the UK in all People Operations and HR administrative matters, including documentation, benefits, contract changes, and general HR inquiries. • Managed onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end, including welcome sessions, equipment, presentations, communication and coordination with IT • Prepared and updated contracts, amendments and HR documentation • Maintained employee data in Personio and contributed to the migration to Workday (validation, testin

• Managed onboarding, offboarding, IT setup and equipment coordination • Organised internal DEI and Mental Health initiatives • Supported global teams with administrative processes and documentation • Oversaw office management, vendor coordination, purchases and workplace upkeep

• Planned and executed company events for 80+ employees • Ensured a well-run, welcoming office environment and coordinated equipment needs with vendors • Supported employee wellbeing and internal culture initiatives • Assisted with onboarding, offboarding and HR-related admin tasks

Managed daily store operations with responsibility for team leadership, performance, and sales results. Key responsibilities: • Conducted KPI analysis and supported sales target achievement • Managed staff planning, recruitment, onboarding and training • Delivered feedback and development conversations with team members • Oversaw visual merchandising updates and ensured brand standards • Provided high-quality customer service and handled complex inquiries • Managed administrative tasks, inventory control a

Supervised a team of 25–30 employees in a 4-floor store with ~200 staff, supporting operations, service quality, and team development across multiple departments. Key responsibilities: • Recruited, trained and onboarded new team members • Conducted performance and feedback conversations • Led daily team briefings and coordinated operational priorities • Handled escalated customer conversations (complaints, special cases) • Managed shift planning, scheduling and vacation planning • Oversaw stock checks, inv