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Natali Kriukovska
Location: UA, Kharkiv/Kyiv

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Professional Summary:

I am experienced HR Director and R
ecruitment T
eam Lead with over 18 of human resources management and development of effective

talent acquisition strategies. Expert in staffing, headhunting, team management, and conducting interviews .

My strengths is strategic HR planning, change management, employee career development, and building a strong corporate culture,

achieving significant improvements in team performance, process efficiency, and overall HR operations by implementing best practices

and innovative solutions.

Key C ompetencies HRD :

S trategic HR Management T alent Acquisition &R ecruitment T
eam B uilding & Development Employee Engagement &Retention

C onflict Management &R isk Mitigation C hange Management Organizational Development & Leadership C oaching

Process O ptimization & Automation HR Metrics & Data Analysis

Key C ompetencies T eam L
ead of R ecruitment:

S takeholder Management T alent Acquisition S trategy O
nboarding & I
Employee ntegration Team Leadership & Development

C andidate S ourcing &N etworking C onflict Resolution &N egotiation Employer B randing End-to-End R ecruitment Management

R ecruitment Budget Management R
ecruitment Metrics &R eporting P I
rocess mprovement & Automation

Professional Experience:
HR D irector/ eam T L ead of HR/ Recruitment Department April 2021 – Present

IT Company, Lissbon, Portugal / Kharkiv, Kyiv, Ukraine

Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with the company’s business goals

Led a team of HR professionals, overseeing recruitment, training, and employee development processes

Automated recruitment processes, significantly improving efficiency and reducing time-to-hire

S uccessfully managed the recruitment of top-level positions, ensuring the attraction of highly qualified candidates

I ntroduced corporate training and development programs, resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement
Developed and optimized HR business processes, including documentation and standardization of procedures

Managed the financial aspects of the HR function, including budgeting, expense control, and cost optimization.

Business Partner and Operations Office May 2016 – April 2021

Houston Software Pty Ltd, London, United Kingdom / Kharkiv, Ukraine

Developed and implemented operational processes from scratch, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows across the company

Led the recruitment process for building high-performing product teams and managing outsourced staff (outstaffing) to meet project

requirements

Established and maintained strong communication channels with clients, fostering long-term relationships that contributed to extending project

durations and ensuring consistent business growth

Managed and resolved conflict situations within teams and with clients, minimizing risks and ensuring the continued smooth operation of all

projects

Actively identified and mitigated potential risks within the company, resulting in a 30% improvement in financial performance

Ensured that operational processes were scalable, agile, and aligned with business objectives, driving productivity and quality of deliverables.
HRD, Business Partner March 2014 – April 2016 (Contract)
AML Company, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Developed and executed HR strategies to support the startup’s growth and scalability, aligning people management with business
objectives
Built and implemented HR processes from the ground up, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and
performance management systems, tailored to the startup environment
Collaborated with leadership teams to understand business needs and translate them into HR initiatives that fostered growth,
innovation, and efficiency
Led talent acquisition efforts, recruiting top talent to build strong teams and support rapid scaling, while also managing outstaffing
and outsourcing as needed
Advised senior leadership on organizational development, employee engagement, and company culture, fostering a high-
performance work environment
Managed employee relations and resolved conflicts, ensuring effective communication and a positive work environment, while also
minimizing legal and operational risks
Developed compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring they were competitive and aligned with startup budgets and goals
Coached managers and leaders on HR best practices, performance management, and leadership development, contributing to
team effectiveness and organizational success
Monitored HR metrics and analyzed data to optimize people management processes and drive business performance
Played a key role in change management, helping the company adapt to new phases of growth and ensuring alignment between
HR practices and business development
Supported financial planning related to HR budgets, salary structures, and workforce planning, ensuring cost-effective HR solutions.

HR Director May 2012 – March 2014
BADM Company, (Pharmaceutical holding), Kharkiv/Dnipro, Ukraine

HR Generalist Fe ruary 200 – April 2012
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MD Group Company, (Metall Holding Zaporizhstal), Kyiv/Kharkiv, Ukraine

HR Mana er g March 200 – anury 200
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Goro Company, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Education:
Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics and Management, Kharkiv National Technical University of Radio
Electronics (2003)

Certi ications:
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Management and Marketing Course, Kharkiv University of Economics (200 7)

Certificate of Coach technologies Program, Coachinf Mastery Academy W P (202 )
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Lan ua es:
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Ukrainian ( luent F )

English ( 2) В