28 yearsof experience
2026member since
Fatima RABAHALLAH
Transformation · DRH
HR Director — International & Operational HR Leadership
« DRH de transition (20+ ans), certifiée IMAA, je pilote le volet humain des opérations complexes — montées en charge en forte croissance, cessions et restructurations, carve-outs, intégrations post-acquisition — au sein d'organisations internationales et matricielles, en environnement multi-juridictions, régulé et adossé au private equity, y compris pour des sociétés cotées au NASDAQ . À travers la pharma, la tech et la grande consommation (FMCG), et sur quatre zones — Europe, Amérique du Nord, Moyen-Orient, Asie — j'ai livré ces mandats sous contrainte de temps : d'une cession sur 7 juridictions menée en 9 mois, de la due diligence RH à la séparation, à la structuration d'une fonction RH passée de 6 à 250+ collaborateurs. Ma valeur : sécuriser les équipes, la continuité d'activité et la conformité multi-pays, en pilotant la conduite du changement sur des opérations à fort enjeu. Trilingue français / anglais / espagnol. »
Key achievements
- Pilotage du volet RH de la cession de HRA Pharma Rare Diseases (Perrigo → Esteve) sur 7 juridictions, en 9 mois — de la due diligence RH au transfert des équipes et à la sécurisation de la séparation multi-pays.
- Réalisation du carve-out RH d'Upfield hors d'Unilever (KKR), en 11 mois — mise en place d'une fonction RH autonome, sans rupture de continuité.
- Intégration RH post-acquisition d'Hyperlex au sein de DiliTrust (Cathay Capital / Eurazeo), en 11 mois — harmonisation des contrats, de la rémunération et des politiques RH, et optimisation des régimes de mutuelle et de prévoyance (baisse des coûts à garanties maintenues).
- Structuration et montée en charge de la fonction RH PayPal pour l'Europe du Sud, de 6 à 250+ collaborateurs — création de l'infrastructure RH, du recrutement et de la paie.
- Restructuration multi-pays chez Polycom (NASDAQ) sous pouvoir (Power of Attorney), en pleine conformité avec le droit du travail local.
Track record at a glance
HR Consultant – HR M&A & Transformation, Independent HR Consultant
The context
Interim transition-management mandates for PE-backed and international clients — delivered via EIM (DiliTrust) and ZRG Partners (HRA Pharma Rare Diseases). Completed IMAA HR M&A Expert certification (Dec 2025) and Magellan Institute's 'Strategic Role of HR in M&A' (2025). Active within executive transition-management pools for interim HR M&A and transformation mandates globally.
Outcome
Formalised deal-side HR methodology across due diligence, carve-out, and PMI; certified expert positioning for global interim mandates
Senior HR Consultant – M&A & Integration, HRA Pharma Rare Diseases (Perrigo Group / Esteve Group)
The context
Divestiture transaction: FR, UK, ES, IT, PT, DE, USA | 75 HC. Core HR partner to cross-functional deal teams; supported HR due-diligence (Perrigo) and managed operational integration for buyer (Esteve). Prepared Work Council in France (CSE) consultations. Oversaw annual performance reviews. Secured Day-1 operational readiness across 7 jurisdictions; facilitated team welcoming and ensured practical alignment of HR operations, payroll, C&B/benefits, organizational design.
Outcome
Delivered Day-1 operational readiness across 7 jurisdictions; ensured compliance and stakeholder alignment during high-stakes divestiture transition
Interim Group HR Manager – Post-M&A Integration, DiliTrust (LegalTech SaaS - PE-Backed: Cathay Capital, Eurazeo, Sagard NewGen)
The context
FR, IT, ES, CAN, UAE | 250 HC. Directed HR agenda during integration of Hyperlex (80 HC); managed and developed team of 5 to drive regional HR operations. Partnered with stakeholders to ensure cultural alignment across five countries; restructured insurance programs to optimize costs and employee wellbeing.
Outcome
Successfully integrated 80 HC acquisition; managed 5-person regional HR team; achieved cultural alignment and cost optimization across 5 countries
HR Lead France & Belgium – Spin-off Transition, Upfield (FMCG / PE-Backed - KKR)
The context
FR, BE | 85 HC. Built HR department post-spin-off from Unilever; executed talent strategy to hire and onboard 35+ employees (40% of workforce) in 10 months. Partnered with regional leadership on organizational transition and remote-first pivot during COVID-19, while overseeing full-cycle HR operations.
Outcome
Successfully hired and onboarded 35+ employees (40% of workforce) in 10 months post-spin-off; managed organizational transition and remote-first pivot during COVID-19
HR Business Partner (Head of HR), Invoke (RegTech SaaS)
The context
FR, UK, LUX, SE | 120 HC. Strategic HR advisor to CEO/COO on leadership development and culture in regulated Financial Technology environment. Led full-cycle recruitment for specialized roles; managed day-to-day HR operations (payroll oversight, compliance, HRIS implementation) across 4 jurisdictions.
Outcome
Delivered executive advisory on leadership and culture; implemented HRIS across 4 jurisdictions; managed full-cycle recruitment for specialized tech roles
HRBP Southern Europe – Restructuring & RIF Management, Polycom Inc. (US Tech)
The context
FR, ES, IT | 90 HC. Held Power of Attorney from General Manager (NL) to oversee and execute all aspects of Restructuring and RIF Management in France. Complex social dialogue, workforce actions, legal compliance and stakeholder alignment.
Outcome
Executed RIF under Power of Attorney with full legal compliance; managed complex social dialogue across 3 jurisdictions
HR Consultant – Post-Acquisition Integration, oXya France (acquired by Hitachi Data Systems)
The context
FR, UK, BE, CN, USA, CA | 700 HC. Led HR integration following acquisition by Hitachi; advised on global HR practices and organizational alignment across multiple regions. Advised on HR compliance and cross-border operational efficiency for large-scale workforce.
Outcome
Successfully led HR integration for 700 HC acquisition across 6 countries; ensured global HR practices alignment and cross-border compliance
Admin-HR Manager Southern Europe & Talent Acquisition Specialist Europe, PayPal France (eBay Inc.)
The context
FR, ES, IT, BE, SE, PL | 6 → 250 HC. Scaled Southern Europe cluster from 6 to 250+ HC, building regional HR infrastructure and localizing global people programs from the ground up. Localized US-led talent, reward, performance programs to ensure French/EU labor law compliance while driving high-performance regional culture. Defined European Employer Value Proposition (EVP); led regional recruitment; optimized KPIs; supported strategic relocation of HR services.
Outcome
Scaled Southern Europe cluster 6→250+ HC; built regional HR infrastructure from ground up; defined and deployed European EVP; ensured EU labor law compliance at scale
Recruitment Manager, KellyDeli
The context
35 HC. Recruitment management role.
HR & Administrative Manager, Attunity France (Post-Divestiture)
The context
25 HC. HR and administrative management post-divestiture.
HR & Office Manager, Divicom Europe (Acquired by Harmonic, Inc.)
The context
45 HC. HR and office management in tech company acquired by Harmonic.
Certifications
HR M&A Expert Certification — IMAARecruitment & Selection — CIPD London
Languages
Allemand · Intermédiaire
Anglais · Courant
Espagnol · Courant
Français · Bilingue
Education
2011 · Master in Human Resources · IGS ParisMaster
Behind the scenes
Intelligence artificielleMusiques du mondeNatationVoyagesYoga
My playing field
Contextes de transformation
Conduite du changementCroissance externeFusion-acquisitionIntérim de directionRestructuration / RéorganisationTransformation digitale
Domaines d'expertise
Direction générale & StratégieRessources humaines
Méthodologies
Autonomie & initiativeGestion du changementLeadership & managementOrientation résultatsRigueur & organisation
Outils & méthodes
OracleSuccessFactorsWorkday
Échelle & périmètre
Entre 10 et 50 ETPETIFiliale de groupeGroupe / CorporatePMESociété internationaleStartupParticipation de fondsSociété cotée
Secteurs
Informatique & NumériquePharmacie & SantéServices aux entreprises
Areas of operation
Home bases
Paris, France
~1 h au quotidien · jusqu'à ~1 h 30 avec 2 j de télétravail
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