Danielle Celestino

Acted as a strategic HR Partner for France, the UK, Germany, and South Africa, advising senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and people strategy to support business growth. Led the full employee lifecycle across multiple jurisdictions, including onboarding, performance management, compensation reviews, employee relations, and offboarding, while driving continuous improvements to HR processes, tools, and governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience. Rebuilt the People Operations in compliance with local labor laws and internal policies, partnering with Country Managers and Heads of Office to manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary processes. Supported global talent management initiatives through performance and compensation cycles, career development programs, and retention strategies for critical talent.

Strategical partner of the leadership team, providing high-level coaching and advisory support, empowering managers to optimize employee engagement, performance, building strong team capabilities, and effectively address workforce challenges. Responsible for driving HR processes across the local and international business, leading complex change initiatives such as organizational redesigns and restructuring projects, while ensuring full compliance with ENGIE policies and GEMS-specific guidelines.

C2X, initially incubated within Maersk and A.P. Moller Holding, became an independent entity at the end of 2022. As an interim CPO and a member of the Leadership Team, I managed a team and led a comprehensive HR transition process. I provided coaching for managers at all levels and, in collaboration with the Legal team, led a significant restructuring of the business strategy following the acquisition of a US-based company. This included handling crisis management, executing a redundancy process affecting 35% of the workforce, exiting operations from Denmark, and restarting them in the UK. Additionally, I managed HR operations across Spain, Austria, and Australia.

At CWP Global, I transformed the HR landscape by implementing strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. I led the deployment of an HRIS across different EMEA countries, achieving a significant reduction in payroll errors. Additionally, I rolled out new HR policies that standardized practices and mitigated compliance risks, while launching a mental health program that improved team cohesion.

I spearheaded initiatives that transformed our Talent Acquisition strategy, resulting in significant improvements in recruitment efficiency and diversity. By collaborating closely with hiring managers, I achieved a 30% reduction in time-to-fill, saving the company substantial costs. My leadership in DEI initiatives fostered an inclusive culture, while managing a global talent team ensured seamless collaboration across departments.

Managed HR operations for 400 employees across Brazil and Norway. I successfully aligned HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while enhancing employee engagement and performance management. My collaborative approach with leadership and hiring managers facilitated effective workforce planning and talent acquisition.

Skills: Global HR Leadership · HR Management · HR Business Partnering