Nikolas Scevko

– Data Engineering & Analysis - Extensive knowledge in data analysis and visualisation using Power BI and integrated Azure feed from complex systems. Built data pipelines and automated ETL processes. Operationalised and developed business KPIs. Modelled complex dataset sources into cyclical tools and trackers. Transformed raw data into predictive metrics and presented actionable insights to key decision makers to drive wider business opportunities. – Strategic Insights – Continuous focus on staff retention strategies, onboarding experience and benefit incentives value. Some cyclical works included Annual Compensation Review (modelled annual increase and bonus data), People KPIs (identified risk zones for attrition driving strategies which achieved 20% drop allowing focus on headcount growth) Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gap (Deep-dived into departmental demographics identifying gap drivers), Compliance (Allowing colleagues to stay on top of regulations), Benefit Package Expenditure (modelled cost implications for benefit policy improvement plans), among others. – Strategic Partnering – Partnered with people team, heads of functions and local GMs to iteratively improve quality and quantity of insights while educating less-technical stakeholders and discussing informed practical applications. – System Implementation – Key technical SME in 3-phased SaaS implementation (HRIS, ATS, T&A) involved from system selection stage to change management. Accountable for assessing software's suitability and scalability, integrations, data mapping, transformation & migration, and UAT while working in close collaboration with both external consultants and wider internal teams. – System & Process Design – Ownership of system configuration and process change, overseeing data integrity & accuracy while dealing directly with senior management across 5+ departments to improve and document BAU workflows and coordinate technical integrations (APIs, FTPs) with vendors.

– Recruitment Management - Managed a portfolio of candidates and owned the full recruitment cycle from candidate sourcing to clients negotiations. – Business Generation - Sought business development opportunities via direct reach and market analysis focusing on payroll within commerce, retail and industry

– Process Design - Automating processes involving large HR datasets of 2,000 employees, focusing on operation labour absence management and time attendance, holidays, and sick pay using and advanced Excel VBA/MACRO programming. – Reporting - Generated HR operational reports, and analysed HR data – regularly presented these in visual form/dashboards to People Partners and Head of People while navigating past and future trends. – Systems Integration - Developed macro-data trackers using spreadsheets and integrated it with G-Suite and T&A system Bodet to enable ongoing absence management. This allowed for investigation into 200 cases achieving a 45% reduction in AWOL absence (20% to 11%). – Employee Relations – Counselled operation management team on absence review cases with direct involvement in investigations and disciplinary hearings.