About Carolina

Executive Board Member

EMCC Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid · Part-time

Executive Board Member

HR Vaud - Association Vaudoise des Professionnels des Ressources Humaines

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Talent Development Consultant & Founder

Human Sparkle · Self-employed

Greater Zurich Area · Remote

As founder of Human Sparkle, I provide comprehensive HR consulting services including cultural transformation, organizational model evolution, and talent management strategy development. My work encompasses professional and leadership coaching using 360° assessments, personality evaluations, and development tools. I create and facilitate behavioral and leadership workshops while supporting organizations with talent acquisition strategy and recruitment of top talent that aligns with company culture and objectives.

Global HR Learning & Development Partner, Internal Coach & DE&I Facilitator

UCB

Switzerland

Served as a trusted HR and Learning & Development partner to executive committee members and global organizations. Led major cultural transformation initiatives including Digital Business Transformation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs, and the company's Code of Ethics redesign. Coached leaders to develop growth mindsets and identify competency gaps while creating impactful learning programs on business acumen, communication effectiveness, and leadership. Facilitated global discussions to enhance DE&I engagement and served as both Swiss DE&I Council sponsor and internal coach within the ICF coaching code of ethics.

Talent Partner Lead / HR Director

UCB

Switzerland

As a member of the site Leadership Team, I implemented an HR culture centered on continuous learning, growth mindset, and extensive communication with site and department heads. Led innovative organizational redesign strategies in partnership with the country head while building a diverse and talented HR team founded on strong teamwork and company values. Established processes, policies, and systems aligned with legal requirements, implemented the Learning & Development strategy and needs analysis processes, and successfully achieved Equal Salary Certification for the site.

Head of Business Partners

Montres Breguet SA

Switzerland

Served as HR Director for the Breguet brand, evolving from HR Business Partner to team head. Developed the company's HR culture by establishing processes and ensuring effective communication with management and employees. Enhanced recruiting efficiency by identifying and optimizing recruitment channels while assessing the needs of different company sectors to design and implement uniform management tools and processes for people management, performance evaluation, development, compensation, and policies.

Senior HR Business Partner

Bulgari Horlogerie SA

Switzerland

Transitioned from a specialized to a generalist HR role, taking responsibility for all HR matters across four manufacturing sites in Switzerland. Provided strategic support to site heads and team leads on people management, leadership, talent acquisition and development, performance, succession, and departures. Served as a trusted advisor to employees on all human resources-related questions.

Talent Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bulgari Horlogerie SA

Switzerland

Implemented comprehensive talent development tools and processes including 360° evaluations, individual performance evaluations, promotion and compensation processes, executive personal development plans, job rotation, and succession planning. Conducted high-potential identification assessments, work environment questionnaires, exit interviews, and change management communications with KPI analysis. Recruited and managed talent development processes across seven European countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Learning Manager

CEP - Centre d'Education Permanente - Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne

Paris, France

Managed the complete administration of three Master's Degree programs in Human Resources, requiring specialized knowledge of the French education system, training financial institutions, and training engineering. Oversaw the selection, enrollment, and follow-up of 320 participants while coordinating lesson schedules for 45 learning consultants.

Full-time Parenting

Career Break

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Head of Management

Business Talk France / Globe Langue Solutions

Paris, France

Supervised 300 ongoing learning program participants across 60 customer companies while managing 40 learning consultants. Designed and delivered customized pedagogical learning programs tailored to customer needs and maintained strong client relationships throughout and beyond program completion. Served as HR manager for the learning consultant team.