Pino Mercuri

Biography

 I am a tri-lingual multi-talented senior HR leader with a proven track record in operating at both strategic and operational levels, nationally and globally, who excels in fast-moving environments. Moreover, having worked as a HR Manager for Unilever, for Vodafone, for Artsana (Chicco brand) and Ariston Thermo, in a variety of national and international sectors and industries, I have the understanding and knowledge of the different working cultures and their needs. I am adaptable and flexible, with a “can do” frame of mind; dedicated to each role with an innovative and pragmatic approach, and the ability to inspire and enthuse others. Key Skills include people management and the ability to create and implement Human Resources interventions in order to meet the needs and objectives of the business, develop successful relationships across organization and build teams and foster open communications. At Microsoft, we're about helping customers realize their potential. From gamers to governments, moms to mega-corporations, we serve just about every kind of customer, all over the globe. Many people think Microsoft = software. We do do software-but we also do hardware, services, research, and more. We work on PC operating systems and applications-like Windows and Windows Live. Products for IT professionals and developers-like Windows Server and Visual Studio. Online services such as Bing and MSN. Business solutions like Office and Exchange. And devices like Xbox, keyboards, webcams, and mice. The HR director Italy is responsible to translating the strategic objectives into a tailor-made HR plan and is accountable for the successful planning and delivery of all HR programs and processes for the entire Italian organization reporting both to the CEO Italy and to the WE Senior HR Director. Overall responsibility for 1000 people. Team management of 15 HR people based in Milan.

Research Interest

 HR management, talent management, OD, change management, Industrial relations, labour law, recruiting, C&B