Laia Melich

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About Laia Melich

Engagement Manager | Senior Global HCM Project Leader | AI-Driven Talent Solutions I’m a results-oriented Engagement Manager and Global HCM Project Leader with 24 years of experience delivering complex HRIS programs and driving HR digital transformation for global organizations. My expertise spans Eightfold Talent Intelligence, SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite, SAP HR & Time Management, Kronos, and Global Payroll — leading projects from concept to successful go-live in multi-country, multicultural environments. What I do best: Lead end-to-end global implementations of Eightfold and SAP HCM solutions, from requirements gathering to post-go-live support. Drive AI-enabled talent strategies for recruitment, skills mapping, talent management, and employee experience improvement. Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies to deliver complex programs on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact. Partner with HR leaders and IT teams to translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions. Manage transitions to Managed Payroll Services ensuring operational continuity and compliance. Global Mindset | People-Centric Leadership With extensive experience managing virtual, cross-functional teams across multiple regions, I foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation. I’m passionate about improving the employee experience to create engaged, agile, inclusive, and high-performing organizations. Core Competencies: Eightfold Talent Intelligence & AI in HR SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite, SAP HR & Time, Kronos Global Payroll & Managed Payroll Transitions Agile & Waterfall Project Management Global Rollouts & Multi-country Delivery Strategic Planning & Problem Solving Passion for continous learning and improvement HR Process Expertise: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Personal Administration, Time Management and Payroll I believe the future of HR lies in human + AI collaboration, and I thrive on helping organizations turn this vision into reality.