This week’s EmployeeVoices highlights Julia Hamrings incredible journey at Voi! Learn how Julia champions internal mobility and how her Talent Acquisition background paved the way for her current role as HRBP. Dive into her passion for diversity and inclusion, and see how her impressive admin skills might just make her a contender for the grocery shopping Olympics! 🚀

 Tell us a little about your background and how you first came to join Voi?

Passionate about winemaking, food and all things France, I embraced cultural diversity as a sommelier. While studying HR, joining Voi allowed me to connect theory with practice. Early on, I realised recruiters play a key role in either opening doors for new talent or unintentionally creating barriers which piqued my passion for creating inclusive workplaces.

Have any experiences from your time as a Talent Acquisition Partner helped you in your current role as HRBP?

After working as a recruiter, I transitioned to an HRBP role to tackle similar challenges but from a different perspective – focusing on talent retention and fostering a more inclusive workplace.

What challenges did you face during your transition, and how did you manage to overcome them?

Navigating labour law in complex employee relations wasn’t part of my responsibilities as a recruiter. Yes, I frequently communicated with candidates – making tough decisions when someone wasn’t the right fit – but I didn’t deal with the more sensitive aspects, like employee conflicts, grievances, or disciplinary issues.

How has stepping into this new role influenced your career goals and aspirations within the company?

HRBPs are often expected to lead the charge on driving change, such as restructuring, leadership transitions or shifting company culture. But let’s be honest – culture change takes time! I’m excited to continue working on shaping and evolving our culture further.

What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know?

Grocery shopping feels like a sport to me. Each week, I create a colour-coded shopping list (for veggies, dairy, grains and so on) based on the best prices from local stores and new recipes I discover on social media. I enjoy planning ahead to make the most of our fresh veggies across various meals.