Nicole Samara
About Nicole Samara
Nicole Samara serves as the HR Manager for EMEA at Verint, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in HR management and compliance, she has previously managed projects related to Brexit and M&A integration.
Current Role as HR Manager EMEA
Nicole Samara currently serves as the HR Manager for the EMEA region at Verint. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in the United Kingdom. In her role, she specializes in employee data privacy and is actively involved in policy updates to ensure compliance with IR35 regulations.
Previous Experience at Verint
Nicole Samara worked at Verint in various HR management roles. From 2018 to 2020, she was the HR Manager for England, based in Weybridge, Surrey. She managed HR projects related to BREXIT and M&A integration during her tenure. Additionally, she served as HR Manager for England & DACH for 8 months in 2021, focusing on ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
Educational Background
Nicole Samara holds a Master's degree in Business Innovation with Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from Birkbeck, University of London, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also achieved a Level 7 - Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from CIPD Qualifications, studying from 2019 to 2021. Furthermore, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from Hellenic American University between 2012 and 2015.
Early Career in Human Resources
Before her roles at Verint, Nicole Samara gained experience in human resources at London Business School. She served as a Senior HR Assistant for 7 months in 2017 and as an HR Assistant for 1 year from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she worked as an HR Administrator/Office Manager at The Libra Group for 10 months in 2015-2016 and as an HR Intern for 2 months in 2015.
Compliance and GDPR Expertise
During her time at Verint, Nicole Samara played a key role in ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. She was involved in embedding new legislation within the organization, demonstrating her expertise in data privacy and regulatory compliance in the HR field.