Ariana Havrilova
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Strategic People and Operations leader with over 8 years of experience across Australia and Europe, partnering directly with CEOs and executive leadership to drive organisational transformation, workforce strategy and operational governance. Experience operating across globally distributed teams, supporting multi-jurisdictional environments and complex, high-growth businesses.
Proven track record leading large scale restructures across multiple countries, managing high risk employee relations matters and ensuring end to end compliance within complex regulatory frameworks. Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on organisational design, workforce planning and cost optimisation, aligning people strategy with commercial outcomes.
Experienced in building and scaling People functions, strengthening governance frameworks and enabling executive decision making through workforce analytics, cost modelling and data-driven insights.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yolo Group
Senior People & Operations Manager
Melbourne , VIC
01.2026 - Current
- Senior leader accountable for end to end People, Operations, Finance coordination and Compliance for the Australian entity, reporting directly to CEO, supporting a globally distributed workforce across multiple jurisdictions
- Led multiple large scale redundancy programs across Australia and Europe, managing consultation, financial modelling, legal risk and cross jurisdiction compliance
- Directed complex and high risk employee relations matters globally, including investigations, disciplinary processes and terminations across multiple jurisdictions
- Acted as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy, organisational design and cost optimisation
- Led People and Operations strategy across multiple business units, aligning operating models with commercial objectives
- Designed and implemented governance frameworks, policies and compliance structures to support business growth and operational maturity
Yolo Group
People & Workplace Partner
Melbourne, VIC
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Led establishment and scaling of the end to end People and Workplace function for the Australian business, supporting organisational growth and operational maturity
- Acted as a key advisor to leadership on workforce planning, succession and capability development to align with business objectives
- Managed employee relations and end to end HR lifecycle delivery, including performance, disciplinary processes, grievances, recruitment, remuneration and exits in line with Australian employment legislation
- Accountable for payroll and financial operations for the Australian entity, including BAS, tax compliance, financial governance and coordination with external advisors
- Managed international workforce mobility including visa sponsorship, relocations and cross border employment structures
- Oversaw workplace operations including vendor management, office setup, infrastructure and employee experience initiatives
Sparx Solutions
HR & Marketing Manager
Melbourne, Australia
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Led People and Operations delivery across recruitment, payroll, workforce planning and compliance reporting, partnering directly with executive directors to align workforce strategy with business objectives
- Delivered organisational change initiatives including restructures, system implementations and process transformation to support operational efficiency and business growth
- Managed employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary processes and grievances in line with Australian employment legislation
- Implemented HRIS and ATS platforms end to end, including vendor selection, migration and process optimisation to improve data integrity and reporting capability
- Oversaw remuneration planning, payroll coordination and workforce cost alignment, supporting financial control and cost optimisation
- Designed and implemented internship and graduate programs to support early talent pipelines and workforce capability
Sparx Solutions
HR & Marketing Coordinator
Melbourne , VIC
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed HR operations, marketing coordination and office management, including vendor relationships and day to day business support, ensuring efficient and consistent business operations
- Introduced retention and engagement initiatives, improving employee experience and supporting reduced turnover
- Directed office relocation and operational setup, overseeing vendors, infrastructure and workplace delivery to support business continuity and growth
DAM Advisory
Recruitment Consultant (Contract)
Bratislava, Slovakia
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and industries, ensuring alignment with client requirements
(Freelance)
Marketing Services
Bratislava, Slovakia
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered marketing services across branding, content and digital channels, managing campaign execution and content development aligned with client objectives
Lonsec Fiscal
HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Melbourne, Australia
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Key point of contact for executives, employees and external stakeholders across HR and operational matters, delivering HR systems and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Coordinated large scale corporate events and employee engagement initiatives
GlaxoSmithKline (Sodexo)
Junior Office Manager & HR Administrator
Melbourne, Australia
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Progressed through roles of increasing responsibility, coordinating front of house and office operations within a high volume corporate environment supporting a workforce of 300 employees, including training approximately 15 staff
- Supported HR administration and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding 100+ employees, compliance and employee records management, while ensuring OHS compliance across the site
First Savings Bank A.S.
HR & Marketing Administrator
Bratislava, Slovakia
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Supported HR and marketing functions, including recruitment coordination, employee administration and campaign support
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Diploma of Languages -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia11-2023
Digital Marketing Boot Camp -
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia07-2024
Skills
HRIS, Payroll & People Systems
HiBob, Workday, BambooHR, Rippling, Employment Hero, BrightHR, ELMO, Profesia, Teamtailor, Workable, Avokkado, Wemply, LearnUpon
Enterprise & Business Systems
SAP Fiori, SAP Concur, ADP, Salesforce, Xero, Autotask, Ticket on Demand, Corporate Traveller (CT), Crewhu
Project, Workflow & Workplace Management
Jira, Mondaycom, Notion, Microsoft Project, Trello, Skedda
Collaboration & Productivity
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Cisco ARC
Marketing, CRM & Digital Platforms
HubSpot, Zoho, Google Analytics, Google Ads, SEMrush, Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp, Zapier, Meta Ads Manager, Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Websupport
Creative & Design Tools
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Final Cut Pro, iMovie
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
Czech
Native/ Bilingual
Slovak
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Russian
Professional
Certification
Drivers Licence (Full)
First Aid Course & Fire Warden Course (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026 Melbourne)
Photography & Videography Course (2018)
First Aid Course & Fire Warden Course (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026 Melbourne)
Photography & Videography Course (2018)
Timeline
Yolo Group
Senior People & Operations Manager
01.2026 - Current
Yolo Group
People & Workplace Partner
02.2025 - 12.2025
Sparx Solutions
HR & Marketing Manager
12.2023 - 02.2025
Sparx Solutions
HR & Marketing Coordinator
07.2023 - 12.2023
(Freelance)
Marketing Services
01.2023 - 07.2023
DAM Advisory
Recruitment Consultant (Contract)
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lonsec Fiscal
HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant
02.2021 - 12.2022
GlaxoSmithKline (Sodexo)
Junior Office Manager & HR Administrator
12.2018 - 02.2021
First Savings Bank A.S.
HR & Marketing Administrator
06.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts & Diploma of Languages -
University of Melbourne
Digital Marketing Boot Camp -
Monash University