With over 15 years of experience in startups, scaleups, and regulated industries, I blend strategic vision with hands-on execution in HR and operations. I love building inclusive people practices and improving daily operations to make things work efficiently and sustainably. My approach to leadership combines clarity, empathy, and just the right amount of challenge to foster growth and evolution. I thrive where structure meets humanity and am passionate about being a steady, strategic partner to help ambitious companies scale with integrity and purpose. Whether coaching teams through change or streamlining workflows, I bring a commitment to impactful and lasting organizational growth.

Melissa Ribaira

With over 15 years of experience in startups, scaleups, and regulated industries, I blend strategic vision with hands-on execution in HR and operations. I love building inclusive people practices and improving daily operations to make things work efficiently and sustainably. My approach to leadership combines clarity, empathy, and just the right amount of challenge to foster growth and evolution. I thrive where structure meets humanity and am passionate about being a steady, strategic partner to help ambitious companies scale with integrity and purpose. Whether coaching teams through change or streamlining workflows, I bring a commitment to impactful and lasting organizational growth.

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With over 15 years of experience in startups, scaleups, and regulated industries, I blend strategic vision with hands-on execution in HR and operations. I love building inclusive people practices and improving daily operations to make things work efficiently and sustainably. My approach to leadership combines clarity, empathy, and just the right amount of challenge to foster growth and evolution.

I thrive where structure meets humanity and am passionate about being a steady, strategic partner to help ambitious companies scale with integrity and purpose. Whether coaching teams through change or streamlining workflows, I bring a commitment to impactful and lasting organizational growth.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

HR & Operations Manager at PressLabs Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Partnered with senior leadership to shape and streamline daily operations, aligning people, systems, and resources to business priorities. Managed cross-functional workflows to ensure timely, compliant delivery of administrative and operational objectives across the organization. Oversaw contract lifecycle management, from drafting and approvals to execution, ensuring operational readiness and legal accuracy.
Head of HR & Operations at OBINEX
June 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 3 HR specialists. Reduced employee turnover by 30% through revamped onboarding, tailored development plans, and improved feedback loops. Designed and implemented fair and competitive global compensation and benefits packages, including ESOP. Achieved 100% HR compliance across multi-country remote workforce by overhauling policies, EOR contracts, and documentation. Cut recruitment lead time by 40%, improving hiring manager satisfaction through clearer role scoping and hiring process redesign. Managed 50% global workforce layoffs, ensuring empathetic offboarding and preserving employer brand.
Operations Manager at ALLTOKENFOOTBALL GmbH
October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed and streamlined legal and HR workflows. Managed end-to-end HR admin, including payroll. Delivered a compliant exit process for multiple terminations, ensuring clear communication and legally secure documentation. Co-developed company branding and sales materials, supporting commercial growth alongside HR and Operations responsibilities.
Head of Back-Office & HR Partner at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 2 Administrative and HR professionals. Reduced legal exposure by 50% through improved documentation and conflict resolution processes. Developed and implemented a hybrid company policy across geographies.
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Delivered executive and personal support to the CEO, managing global schedules, travel, and stakeholder relations across legal, investor, and board levels. Oversaw office operations and HR admin, from SOPs and vendor management to full employee lifecycle handling with a focus on structure and compliance.
Executive Assistant & HR liaison at m3 SANITRADE S.A. (m3 Groupe)
October 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Boosted operational efficiency by 25% through optimized shift planning. Built KPI dashboards for real-time workforce tracking and leadership reporting. Managed HR and CSR functions, including complex employee relations.
Digital Marketing Coordinator @ HITACHI MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.A.S. at VAW SERVICES – Self Employed
March 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Managed a €350K budget for tradeshows and events, aligning marketing campaigns with sales objectives. Ideated, developed, and promoted an eLearning platform for healthcare professionals, securing partnerships with medical societies.
Personal Executive Assistant at MI6APP LTD.
November 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Provided comprehensive executive support, investor relations coordination, and marketing assistance to the CEO. Developed pitch decks, performed competitive analysis, and contributed to fundraising efforts.
Business Manager & Artistic Agent at BLUE LAGOON MUSIC
September 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Managed talent contracts, event logistics, and performance fees for artists. Delivered branding, community management, and social media strategy, enhancing artists' public presence and revenue.
Senior Personal Assistant at CITIBANK SWITZERLAND A.G.
July 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Provided high-level administrative and personal support to the Global Market Manager across multiple regions, managing complex calendars, travel, expenses, and event logistics. Stepped in as interim Business Manager, handling KYC reviews, compliance documentation, and weekly sales reporting to the EMEA CEO. Led HR tasks including team performance appraisals and the successful recruitment and onboarding of a new executive assistant.
Western Europe Baby Care Finance & Accounting Business Assistant at PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS S.A.
January 31, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Finance Director and leadership team, managing complex calendars, international travel, reports, and events of up to 250 attendees. Oversaw budget tracking, procurement, and invoice validation, achieving average 8% cost savings through effective supply and expense management. Led HR support initiatives including employee development surveys, candidate screening, and onboarding of new hires.
HR & Operations Manager at PressLabs Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Partnered with senior leadership to shape and streamline daily operations, aligning people, systems, and resources to business priorities. Managed cross-functional workflows ensuring timely, compliant delivery of administrative and operational objectives. Oversaw contract lifecycle management from drafting and approvals to execution, ensuring operational readiness and legal accuracy.
Head of HR & Operations at OBINEX
June 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 3 HR specialists. Reduced employee turnover by 30% through revamped onboarding, tailored development plans, and improved feedback loops. Designed and implemented global competitive compensation and benefits packages including ESOP. Achieved 100% HR compliance across a multi-country remote workforce by overhauling policies, EOR contracts, and documentation. Cut recruitment lead time by 40%, improving hiring manager satisfaction. Managed 50% global workforce layoffs ensuring empathetic offboarding and preserving employer brand.
Operations Manager at ALLTOKENFOOTBALL GmbH
October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed and streamlined legal and HR workflows. Managed end-to-end HR admin including payroll. Delivered compliant exit process for multiple terminations ensuring clear communication and legally secure documentation. Co-developed company branding and sales materials supporting commercial growth alongside HR and Operations responsibilities.
Head of Back-Office & HR Partner at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 2 Administrative and HR professionals. Reduced legal exposure by 50% through improved documentation and conflict resolution processes. Developed and implemented a hybrid company policy across geographies.
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Delivered executive and personal support to the CEO by managing global schedules, travel and stakeholder relations across legal, investor, and board levels. Oversaw office operations and HR administration, including SOPs, vendor management and full employee lifecycle handling with focus on structure and compliance.
Executive Assistant & HR liaison at m3 SANITRADE S.A. (m3 Groupe)
October 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Boosted operational efficiency by 25% via optimized shift planning. Built KPI dashboards for real-time workforce tracking and leadership reporting. Managed HR and CSR functions including complex employee relations.
Digital Marketing Coordinator at HITACHI MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.A.S.
March 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Managed €350K budget for tradeshows and events, aligning marketing campaigns with sales objectives. Developed and promoted an eLearning platform for healthcare professionals, securing partnerships with medical societies.
Personal Executive Assistant at MI6APP LTD.
November 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Provided comprehensive executive support, investor relations coordination, and marketing assistance to the CEO. Developed pitch decks, performed competitive analysis, and contributed to fundraising efforts.
Business Manager & Artistic Agent at BLUE LAGOON MUSIC
September 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Managed talent contracts, event logistics, and performance fees for artists. Delivered branding, community management, and social media strategy to enhance artists' public presence and revenue.
Senior Personal Assistant at CITIBANK SWITZERLAND A.G.
July 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Provided high-level administrative and personal support to the Global Market Manager across multiple regions managing complex calendars, travel, expenses, and event logistics. Stepped in as interim Business Manager handling KYC reviews, compliance documentation, and weekly sales reporting. Led HR tasks including team performance appraisals and recruitment/onboarding of a new executive assistant.
Western Europe Baby Care Finance & Accounting Business Assistant at PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS S.A.
January 31, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Finance Director and leadership team managing complex calendars, international travel, reports, and large events. Oversaw budget tracking, procurement, and invoice validation achieving average 8% cost savings. Led HR support initiatives including employee development surveys, candidate screening, and onboarding.
HR & Operations Manager at PressLabs Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Partnered with senior leadership to shape and streamline daily operations, aligning people, systems, and resources to business priorities. Managed cross-functional workflows to ensure timely, compliant delivery of administrative and operational objectives. Oversaw contract lifecycle management, ensuring operational readiness and legal accuracy.
Head of HR & Operations at OBINEX
June 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 3 HR specialists. Reduced employee turnover by 30% through revamped onboarding, tailored development plans, and improved feedback loops. Designed and implemented competitive global compensation and benefits, including ESOP. Achieved 100% HR compliance for a multi-country remote workforce. Cut recruitment lead time by 40% and managed 50% global workforce layoffs with empathetic offboarding.
Operations Manager at ALLTOKENFOOTBALL GmbH
October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed and streamlined legal and HR workflows. Managed end-to-end HR administration including payroll. Delivered compliant exit processes for multiple terminations. Co-developed company branding and sales materials, supporting commercial growth while handling HR and Operations responsibilities.
Head of Back-Office & HR Partner at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 2 administrative and HR professionals. Reduced legal exposure by 50% through improved documentation and conflict resolution. Developed and implemented a hybrid company policy across geographies.
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager at STALICLA S.A.
April 30, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Provided executive and personal support to the CEO, managing global schedules, travel, and stakeholder relations at legal, investor, and board levels. Oversaw office operations and HR admin, including SOPs and vendor management, with a focus on structure and compliance.
Executive Assistant & HR Liaison at m3 SANITRADE S.A. (m3 Groupe)
October 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Boosted operational efficiency by 25% through optimized shift planning. Built KPI dashboards for real-time workforce tracking and leadership reporting. Managed HR and CSR functions including complex employee relations.
Digital Marketing Coordinator at VAW SERVICES @ HITACHI MEDICAL SYSTEMS S.A.S.
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Managed a €350K budget for tradeshows and events, aligning marketing campaigns with sales objectives. Developed and promoted an eLearning platform for healthcare professionals, securing partnerships with medical societies.
Personal Executive Assistant at MI6APP LTD.
November 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Provided executive support, investor relations coordination, and marketing assistance to the CEO. Developed pitch decks, performed competitive analysis, and contributed to fundraising efforts.
Business Manager & Artistic Agent at BLUE LAGOON MUSIC
September 30, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Managed talent contracts, event logistics, and performance fees for artists. Delivered branding, community management, and social media strategy, enhancing artists' public presence and revenue.
Senior Personal Assistant (Associate) at CITIBANK SWITZERLAND A.G.
July 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Provided high-level administrative and personal support to the Global Market Manager. Managed complex calendars, travel, compliance documents, and event logistics. Led HR tasks including performance appraisals and recruitment of executive assistants.
Western Europe Baby Care Finance & Accounting Business Assistant at PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS S.A.
January 31, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Supported Finance Director and leadership with calendar management, reports, travel, and events. Oversaw budget tracking, procurement, and invoice validation achieving 8% cost savings. Led HR support initiatives including onboarding and employee surveys.

Education

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Qualifications

Career & Personal Coach
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
NMA Trainer
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Career & Personal Coach
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
NMA Trainer
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Career & Personal Coach
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Neuroplastic Mental Acceleration (NMA) Trainer
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality

Experience Level

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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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