I have 15 years experience in HR, mainly in international environment (Europe & Asia) and, on a private side, I'm travelling in Asia for more than 10 years.
During my career, I have implemented actions, processes and policies in Europe and Asia in the following scopes :
change management
performance and skills management tools
potentials identification, recruitment, training and succession plan
production center reorganisation : 20% of productivity : Kaizen workshops ...
compensation and benefits, legal issues, staffing
etc
My professional project is to join an ambitious company able to offer an international job scope.
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Patrick VIAU
HR Manager with experience in Europe & Asia
BRESSOLLES - France
| English | French |
Schools attended |
Université Lyon 3 Jean Moulin (DESS GESTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES) |
IUT (IUT de Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations) |
Since 2006: Clasquin |
VP HR
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Activity : Aircraft & Sea freight overseas forwarder. Located in Lyon (France). Headcount 360 p. in 15 countries, mainly in APAC Implementation of the HR policy in a strong international growing environment Recruitment, training policy, skills and career Management, international shareholding Expatriation and impatriation Support to country Managers about HR issues Management of a team of 4 people | |
Sector: Transportation services |
2004 - 2005 : IMAJE |
Asia Pacific HR Manager
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Industry : Coding and Marking, 1800p. Owned by Dover Group (US) Located in Singapore. Headcount Asia : 500 p. in 11 countries Role and Responsibilities : Creation of the HR function in Asia/Pacific Implementation of the Group HR policy, tools/processes (Salary policy, Headcount Management) Operational support to implement the new transversal organisation Identification of the Key Functions, assessment of Key People + potentials, SWOT analysis, HR audits Recruitment, specific training actions, appraisal model for the Key People Implementation of Sales Incentives, Etc … | |
Sector: Electrical and electronic industries |
1999 - 2004 : GROSFILLEX |
Europe HR Manager
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Industry : Plastic. Activity. 1700p. Leader of Lawn & Garden Furniture HR Management of the HQ, + industrial site + commercial subsidiaries of 6 countries in Europe Headcount : 500 p. + 150 temporary employees Role and Responsibilities : HR support and Legal advisor to the operational Managers and Change Management for major industrial and commercial reorganisation  HR Development : Optimisation of our organisations : restructuring the Sales Team in Europe, Implementation of Production Cells, Autonomous Team, Kaizen Workshops, Competence Management … Project Leader of “Managers Assessment System” and “Company Project Methodology” Recruitment in Europe : mainly Sales People and Engineers Career Management : internal mobility development, assessment tools, job descriptions ...  Social : Relations with work council Support to the operational Managers on Salary Policy, Social Legislation, Disciplinary, Settlements … Implementation & Management of a redundancy Plan in UK | |
Sector: Plastics |
1992 - 1999 : ALSTOM |
Admin Manager and Training Manager
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Industry : Energy Activity. High Voltage Switchgear Division Villeurbanne (France) Headcount : 900 p. Training Manager : (09/95 to 04/99) Draw up and implement Training action plans (20000 hrs and budget > USD 600k) Design and development of specific HR actions, purchase and negotiation Recruitment of employees, relations with High School and Universities Expatriates Management and follow up HR Administration Manager : (09/92 to 09/95) Computerisation of the Department, Annual Employee Report, Statistics, Flexible Time Management Employment contract and payroll management, temporary contracts, Expatriation, Deputation | |
Sector: Electrical and electronic industries |
Interests |
Many travels all over the world but more focused on Asia. Very good knowledge of Asian cultures. Basket player in competition during 15 years and Hand-Ball (5 years). Ski, trekking & gardening. |