Djurdjura Merad
About Djurdjura Merad
Djurdjura Merad is a Human Resources professional currently serving as the Responsable des Ressources Humaines at Inria since 2022. With extensive experience across various companies, including Gerflor and Activision, she has developed a strong background in HR management and training.
Work at Inria
Djurdjura Merad currently serves as Responsable des Ressources Humaines at Inria, a position she has held since 2022. Her role is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, and operates in a hybrid work environment. Inria is a national research institution dedicated to digital science and technology, and Merad's responsibilities include overseeing human resources functions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Inria, Djurdjura Merad accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Gerflor as Responsable Formation & Développement RH from 2012 to 2016, managing HR development for 1,400 employees in the Lyon area. Prior to that, she was an HR Business Partner at Activision for Southern Europe from 2008 to 2010, and at GEODIS as Responsable Ressources Humaines from 2010 to 2012. Her roles have involved strategic HR management and employee development.
Educational Background
Djurdjura Merad has a solid educational foundation in human resources and management. She studied at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, where she earned a DUT in Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations from 2001 to 2003. She furthered her education at Université Lumière Lyon 2, obtaining a Master's degree in Droit et relations Sociales dans L'entreprise from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she completed a certification as a Professional Coach at Ecole Supérieure du Coaching in 2018.
Career Progression
Djurdjura Merad's career in human resources began in 2006 at Synergie as Gestionnaire Formation. She then held various HR roles, including Gestionnaire RH at MSD France for a short period in 2007, and Chargée de Ressources Humaines at DCNS (THALES Group) for five months in the same year. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including logistics, gaming, and technology, showcasing her adaptability and expertise in HR management.
Recent Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her current role at Inria, Djurdjura Merad has held several significant positions in recent years. She worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at XPO Logistics, Inc. from 2021 to 2022, and briefly as an HR Business Partner at Cegid in 2022. These roles involved managing HR strategies and initiatives for diverse teams, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of human resources across different industries.