Sylvie Cartalas
About Sylvie Cartalas
Sylvie Cartalas serves as the Directrice Ressources Humaines Groupe France at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in human resources across various industrial groups, she oversees HR functions for approximately 14,000 employees across more than 30 sites in France.
Work at Faurecia
Sylvie Cartalas has been serving as the Directrice Ressources Humaines Groupe France at Faurecia since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for defining and implementing the HR strategy and policy for the company in France. Her work aligns with the global directions of the group and oversees HR functions across more than 30 production sites and R&D centers in the country, impacting nearly 14,000 employees. She focuses on employee development and fostering social dialogue while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before her current position at Faurecia, Sylvie Cartalas held various HR roles in notable organizations. She worked at Safran as Responsable Ressources Humaines d'un site de production from 2001 to 2004, overseeing HR for a production site with over 800 employees. Prior to that, she served at AREVA as Responsable des Relations Sociales from 1997 to 2000 and as Juriste en droit social from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, she worked at Gras Savoye as Responsable Affaires Sociales Groupe from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Sylvie Cartalas studied at Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, where she earned a Licence d'Administration Economique et Sociale (AES) from 1985 to 1988. She furthered her education at Université Paris Nanterre, studying Droit social and achieving a Magistère & DEA from 1988 to 1991. With over 20 years of experience in operational and corporate HR roles, she has developed expertise in managing HR functions within large industrial groups.
Background
Sylvie Cartalas has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Her career began at AREVA, where she focused on social law before moving into HR management roles. She has a strong foundation in both operational and corporate HR, which has equipped her to handle complex HR challenges in large industrial settings.
Leadership and Responsibilities
In her leadership role at Faurecia, Sylvie Cartalas balances advising General Management and supporting operational teams. She is responsible for developing HR strategies that align with the company's objectives and enhancing employee engagement. Her focus on high-quality social dialogue reflects her commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring adherence to regulations.