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YANA SLADKOVA
HR Business Partner | People Partner | HR Manager

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SUMMARY

I’m a strategic and people-driven HR Business Partner with experience in IT, digital, and iGaming
companies. I have experience in building and scaling HR functions, redesigning core people
processes, and partnering with business leaders to strengthen performance, retention, employee
experience, and organizational effectiveness. I take pride in translating business needs into
practical HR solutions and turning HR into a true driver of trust, leadership growth, and sustainable
business results.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Built and developed the HR function from scratch, creating more structure, ownership, and consistency
in people processes.
Designed, audited, and improved key HR processes: onboarding, adaptation, performance management,
retention, offboarding, exit process, grading, and learning and development.
Developed a gamification system to improve employee retention and increase engagement in corporate
learning programs.
Worked with compensation and benefits packages and created a cost-tracking calculator to support
visibility and control of HR-related expenses.
Developed employee chatbots to simplify internal communication and improve access to HR
information and support.
Supported business and team decisions across an employee population of up to 170 people.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic HR Partnership; HR Function Build-Out; Employee Lifecycle Management; Performance
Management; Employee Relations; Onboarding and Adaptation; Retention Strategies; Offboarding and Exit
Management; Grading and Career Frameworks; Learning and Development; Compensation and Benefits
Support; HR Process Audit and Optimization; Change Management; Manager Coaching and Support;
Engagement Initiatives; HR Analytics; Internal Communications; HR Policy Development

WORK EXPERIENCE

HR Business Partner | iGaming May 2024 - Present
Partner with business leaders and managers on strategic people topics, translating business needs into
actionable HR initiatives.
Build and scale HR processes to improve structure, team effectiveness, and employee experience.
Support managers in people-related decision-making, including team dynamics, performance
discussions, retention risks, and development planning.
Drive performance and development practices, contributing to more consistent people management
across the organization.
Design practical people solutions aligned with business goals and operational priorities.
Use HR metrics and team insights to identify risks, support decision-making, and uncover opportunities
for improvement.
Contribute to engagement and retention initiatives in a dynamic iGaming environment.
 HR Manager | Halo Lab Feb 2023 - Apr 2024
Managed end-to-end HR processes and supported managers on day-to-day people matters across the
employee lifecycle.
Led onboarding and employee adaptation initiatives to improve integration and early employee
experience.
Conducted regular 1:1 meetings and provided employee support, helping identify concerns early and
strengthen communication.
Drove employee engagement initiatives and contributed to a more connected and supportive work
environment.
Improved HR policies and internal processes through review, redesign, and practical implementation.
Supported employer branding initiatives and internal communications.
Identified people-related risks and process improvement opportunities, helping managers address them
in a timely manner.
Office Manager | Genpro Nov 2021 - Sep 2022
Managed office operations and employee support to ensure smooth daily business continuity.
Coordinated office budgeting, cost planning, and administrative processes.
Oversaw workplace logistics, office supplies, and vendor relationships.
Supported employee experience, workplace comfort, and internal organizational efficiency.
Contributed to cross-functional coordination and daily operational support.
Office Event Manager | AnyforSoft May 2021 - Nov 2021
Planned and coordinated employee-focused events and internal initiatives.
Supported onboarding and offboarding activities, along with related internal communications.
Managed event budgets, cost planning, logistics, and vendor communication.
Organized team-building and engagement activities to strengthen company culture and enhance
employee experience.
Contributed to internal communications and culture-focused initiatives across the organization.

EDUCATION
Changers / Бізнес конструктор – HRD – 2025
A&I Consult – AI for HR – 2024
Laba – HR Business Partner – 2024
Dream Team – Human Resource Management course – 2023
Projector – Graphic Design – 2024
Hillel IT school – Recruitment & HR course – 2023
Kryvyi Rih National University – Master's degree, Ukrainian Language and Literature 2007 - 2012

TOOLS

Claude | PeopleForce | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | Google Workspace | Confluence | Notion | Jira

LANGUAGES

Ukrainian – Native
English – B2
Portuguese – A2