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Paula Frits

Director Human Resources at Barclays Africa Group Limited
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Experienced HR leader with expertise in talent management and organizational design.
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Greater Chicago Area, US
Skills
  • Talent Management
  • Performance Management
  • Change Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Succession Planning
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Paula Frits is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in talent management, performance management, and organizational design. She has held various leadership positions in multinational corporations, including Head of Human Resources - Europe and Director Human Resources. Paula has a Master's degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University.

Credentials

  • Cartus trained Cross Cultural Trainer
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Experience

  • Barclays Africa Group Limited
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Director Human Resources
      • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Returned to So Africa to assist with Project Jenga the HR transformation project. Role evolved in to Senior HR Business Partner supporting Finance, Risk and Marketing and Corporate Communications. Managed a team of 12 HR professionals delivering the full range of HR services, advice and counsel.

  • Barclays
    • Head of Human Resources - Europe
      • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

      Direct management responsibility for 5 Country based HR team leaders; indirect responsibility for a combined Europe HR team of 120 professionals across Germany, France, Switzerland ,Czech Republic, Monaco, Russia, Italy and Iberia. Provided HR support for all Barclays businesses in these countries, approximately 9000 employees. Spent significant time aligning the Europe HR model with the Barclays 'OneHR' model.

    • Human Resource Business Partner - Global Distribution
      • Jul 2009 - Sep 2011

      Managed team of 15 HR professionals supporting 1800 Global Distribution employees. Emphasis was on recruiting for a growing business and managing the Human Capital Programme; a global cross business initiative designed to address all aspect of human capital development.

  • Absa Capital, affiliated with Barclays Capital
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Head of Human Resources
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2009
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

      Built and managed a team of 34 Human Resources professionals supporting 1100 employees. Functions included: Compensation, Learning & Development, Graduate Recruitment, HR Operations & Projects, HR Business Partners and Strategic Recuitment.

  • Barclays
    • Singapore
    • Regional Head of Recruitment
      • Oct 2004 - Jul 2006
      • Singapore

      Managed team of 11 Recruitment professionals located in three countries, indirect management responsibility for one International Assignment Services professional. Required daily liaison with colleagues in the US and UK to deliver against hiring plans across all business lines in 12 countries across the Asia Pacific region.

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    • Director Human Resources
      • Jun 1986 - May 2004

      Started tenure with JPMorgan Chase in Graduate Recruitment. Career expanded to Human Resources business partner to businesses including, Corporate Banking, Venture Capital, Private Banking and Treasury and Transactional Services. Had responsibility for supporting clients ranging in size from 500 to 2500 globally.

    • Human Resources
      • 1987 - 2004

    • Human Resources
      • 1987 - 2004

  • Lafayette College
    • Easton, PA
    • Assistant Dean of Students
      • Jul 1983 - Jun 1986
      • Easton, PA

  • Iowa State University
    • Ames, IA
    • Student Activities Program Director
      • Jun 1982 - Jun 1983
      • Ames, IA

  • YWCA USA
    • Burlington, IA
    • Adult Program Director
      • Aug 1978 - Jul 1980
      • Burlington, IA

Education

  • 1980 - 1982
    Iowa State University
    Master's degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

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