I am an experienced human resources professional with over 25 years of cross-border expertise in strategic HR, organizational development, talent management, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits and compensation, and legal compliance. I excel at aligning people strategies with business goals, shaping policies and programs that foster engagement, inclusion, and high performance across multinational teams. I am passionate about building scalable HR foundations in dynamic environments and partnering with leadership to drive meaningful organizational impact. Throughout my career, I have led HR teams and initiatives in the US, Switzerland, and beyond, including large-scale onboarding, coaching, compliance, and change management. I am now seeking a new opportunity as a Voice Actor as I am always the person recording the voice messages for voicemails and am constantly praised for my soft yet understandable voice.

Angela Proudfoot

I am an experienced human resources professional with over 25 years of cross-border expertise in strategic HR, organizational development, talent management, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits and compensation, and legal compliance. I excel at aligning people strategies with business goals, shaping policies and programs that foster engagement, inclusion, and high performance across multinational teams. I am passionate about building scalable HR foundations in dynamic environments and partnering with leadership to drive meaningful organizational impact. Throughout my career, I have led HR teams and initiatives in the US, Switzerland, and beyond, including large-scale onboarding, coaching, compliance, and change management. I am now seeking a new opportunity as a Voice Actor as I am always the person recording the voice messages for voicemails and am constantly praised for my soft yet understandable voice.

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I am an experienced human resources professional with over 25 years of cross-border expertise in strategic HR, organizational development, talent management, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits and compensation, and legal compliance. I excel at aligning people strategies with business goals, shaping policies and programs that foster engagement, inclusion, and high performance across multinational teams. I am passionate about building scalable HR foundations in dynamic environments and partnering with leadership to drive meaningful organizational impact.

Throughout my career, I have led HR teams and initiatives in the US, Switzerland, and beyond, including large-scale onboarding, coaching, compliance, and change management.

I am now seeking a new opportunity as a Voice Actor as I am always the person recording the voice messages for voicemails and am constantly praised for my soft yet understandable voice.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Employee Relations at EF Education First
September 1, 2023 - Present
Implemented a global anonymous grievance reporting system; conducted information sessions about the hotline; investigated and resolved employee grievances across 48 countries; advised employees and managers on sensitive issues; mediated conflicts; designed and delivered the company’s first discrimination and harassment prevention training; supported payroll through time/absence management and onboarding during Oracle implementation.
Head of People at NYOVA
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed a People Roadmap to drive change initiatives and increase engagement; implemented development and performance feedback programs; created an orientation program for new hires; managed onboarding and offboarding activities.
People Operations Manager at FOTOKITE (PERSPECTIVE ROBOTICS AG)
September 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Managed full life cycle recruiting (US and CH); secured work visas for third-country nationals; collaborated with managers on job descriptions; collected market data and provided compensation recommendations; oversaw the performance management process and coached managers.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT at ANGELA PROUDFOOT CONSULTING
May 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
Advised US-based organizations on legal requirements (FMLA, PPACA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA); provided HR policy guidance; collaborated with payroll in multi-state environments to ensure compliance.
DIRECTOR, TALENT (HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES) at NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2016
Led HR and Office Services; restructured departments, increased efficiencies; oversaw recruiting to support 10-15% annual growth; refined PM processes; developed HR policies; designed and evaluated internal training; benchmarked benefits; drafted internal communications; implemented performance improvement plans; taught onsite yoga as a wellness initiative.
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES (HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES) at MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD
July 1, 2007 - July 31, 2013
Led HR goals and budget; developed and evaluated internal training; refined recruiting/hiring practices; provided compensation recommendations and benefits benchmarking; developed employment brand and careers pages; advised on employee relations and conflict resolution; conducted organization-wide presentations and training.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER at BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING, LLC
April 1, 1999 - January 31, 2007
Developed and oversaw recruitment programs (including PhD and undergraduate levels); conducted workforce planning; designed onboarding; ensured compliance with federal/state laws; classified positions per FLSA; developed diversity strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance at University of Maryland, College Park
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
German language course (A1-B2) at ALPHA SPRACH WELT
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

E MCC Global Individual Coach/Mentor accreditation (EIA)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
Swiss Labor Law Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
TELC Certificate German B2, B1, A2, & A1
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
HCS (Human Capital Strategist)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
ADP - CPS (ADP Certified Payroll Specialist)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
IHRC (International HR Community) – Membership
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other