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Iryna Pylypenko Lviv/Remote, Ukraine
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HR Specialist/ HR Partner

SUMMARY
HR Partner with 7+ years of experience in HR and people management. Recognized for strong
responsibility, structured and process-oriented approach, and ability to bring clarity and order to complex
situations. Skilled in employee lifecycle management, performance reviews, and supporting managers in
people-related decisions. Known for empathy and the ability to build trustful relationships, creating a safe
space for open dialogue and collaboration. Experienced in guiding teams through organizational change,
facilitating development discussions, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. Proficient in HR
analytics and process improvement, while highly valued for soft skills such as active listening, coaching,
and diplomacy

SKILLS
✓ Employee Lifecycle & People ✓ Performance & Development ✓ Trust-building & Empathy in
Development Planning employee relations
✓ Organizational Change & ✓ Negotiation & ✓ HR Analytics & Process
Transformation Communication skills Improvement
✓ HR Systems (Zoho, ✓ Cross-functional ✓ Workplace Culture &
BambooHR, Jira, Collaboration Retention Support
Confluence)
EXPERIENCE
Oct 2023 – Present HR Partner, Boosta, Lviv/Remote
• Manage full employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding,
career progression, performance management, and offboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR-related
topics, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate assessment processes, probation reviews, performance
evaluation, and development planning meetings.
• Collaborate with managers on individual development plans,
succession planning, and salary review processes.
• Lead HR analytics (headcount, turnover, termination reasons) and
prepare data-driven insights using Looker and Google Sheets.
• Support organizational transformations (new leaders, team
restructuring) ensuring clarity, transparent communication, and
smooth adaptation for employees.
• Implement and communicate HR policies, procedures, and company-
wide initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to improve work relationships, strengthen
company culture, and increase engagement and retention.
• Use HR systems and tools (BambooHR, Jira, Confluence, Zoho
People, Zoho Recruit, Bullhorn, Taleo) to streamline processes and
improve efficiency.

Nov 2020 – Mar 2023 Tech Recruiter, Avenga Ukraine/ Poland

• Global hiring for different positions including niche positions (NewGen
Developer, Autosar Engineer, etc.)
• Building processes according to B2B cooperation
• Cross collaboration with legal, operational, payroll departments
 • Participating in the pre-onboarding processes
• Salary and contract negotiations, promoting candidates’ positive
experience
• Cooperating with HR department for the hyper growth and later
integration of the company
• Was responsible for hiring HR specialists for the company

Jan 2019 – Jun 2020 Recruitment Consultant/Recruitment Account Lead, Ciklum, Ukraine

• Leading the full recruitment cycle (sourcing of candidates, pro-active
search, headhunt, networking, interviewing candidates, negotiating
potential offers, etc.)
• Direct cooperation with global customers (clarification calls, salary
negotiations, weekly updates)
• Recruitment Account Lead role for customers from UK, Denmark and
Israel
• Preparing HR packages for the on-boarding
• Participation in Employer Branding activities

Mar 2015 – May 2016 Marketing Coordinator, Active Ukraine, Kyiv

• Conducting market research for potential partners in target countries
• Participation in employer branding strategyManaging website content
according to the content plan
• Conducting customer surveys and coordinating with vendors and
contractors

Dec 2010 – Oct 2018 Retail Manager, Inditex/ ZARA, Kyiv
• Recruiting, supervising, conducting appraisals and performance
reviews, as well as providing or organizing trainings and development
for the staff
• Managing and motivating team to increase sales and ensure sufficiency
• Organize all store operations and allocate responsibilities to personnel
• Managing stock levels, analyzing sales figures, dealing with customers
complaints

EDUCATION
2007 – 2010 AA, Business Administration and Management, College of the Albemarle,

USA

2001 – 2006 MA, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Lviv National University of Ivan

Franko

CERTIFICATION
Aug- Sep 2023 HR Manager course from Business Constructor (Changers)

Aug – Sep 2025 Psychology for HR

LANGUAGES
English – C1 Polish – A2 Ukrainian - native