Mercedes Irazola B.

Mercedes Irazola B. has extensive work experience in various HR roles. Mercedes is currently serving as the Global HR Director at Toppan Digital Language since December 2021. Prior to that, they worked at SDL plc as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner from October 2020 to December 2021 and as an HR Manager from August 2018 to October 2020.

Before joining SDL plc, Mercedes worked at Donnelley Language Solutions and SDL MultiTrans as an HR Manager from July 2017 to July 2018, and as an International HR Generalist from November 2014 to June 2017. In these roles, they focused on employee relations management, providing guidance to managers and employees, and implementing international HR policies and procedures.

Mercedes also worked at Antex International as an International Project Manager from March 2013 to September 2014, where they were responsible for the implementation and management of payroll services for international clients.

Earlier in their career, Mercedes served as an HR International Projects and Integration Specialist at E.ON from October 2011 to November 2012. Their responsibilities included implementing international policies and procedures, managing expatriate accounting, and coordinating employer branding activities.

Mercedes began their professional journey at Michael Page as part of the Sales & Marketing Division - Recruitment, where they conducted interviews, managed job search boards and databases, and performed headhunting tasks.

Overall, Mercedes Irazola B. has a diverse range of experiences in HR roles, with a focus on global HR management, employee relations, policy implementation, and project management.

Mercedes Irazola B. attended Universidad Pontificia Comillas from 2004 to 2010, where they obtained their Degree in Law and Diploma in International Relations. In 2009 to 2010, they participated in an Erasmus program at Université catholique de Louvain. In 2011 to 2012, they pursued a Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Course in Business (CITIUS) at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, specializing in Business Administration, Management, and Operations.