Steph Almeida

Background

About Steph Almeida

I’m an international HR & People leader with experience across the Netherlands, Brazil, and Switzerland, supporting global teams in progressive roles including HR Specialist, Recruiter, People & Culture Coordinator, and Human Resources Associate Manager. I bring 4+ years of HR experience and 2.5 years leading global Learning & Development initiatives, overseeing the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to payroll governance, leave administration, compliance, and strategic people advising. I design scalable people frameworks, strengthen recruitment standards, and partner with leadership on succession, DEI, and performance strategies in multinational environments. Certified in Dutch Labour Law, I combine regulatory expertise with strong operational execution and a clear strategic lens.Alongside my HR leadership work, I continue practicing as a Psychologist, with 6+ years of experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds worldwide. This dual foundation allows me to navigate leadership dynamics, performance conversations, and organizational change with depth, emotional intelligence, and behavioral insight.I thrive at the intersection of strategy and hands-on execution, shaping direction while building the structures that make it work. Passionate about developing compliant and people-centered organizations where culture and business outcomes grow sustainably.