Volha Apolka
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead/Senior HR Business Partner
Ewave (Globant Commerce studio)
11.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with senior management and advised managers on people programs strategy and people management;
- Designed and executed HR strategy across all locations/regions, following organizational objectives and matching them with the company culture across diverse geographical locations;
- Designed new policies and delivered on business-critical HR-related projects globally, provided current and prospective employees with information about all stages of the employee life cycle;
- Owned and worked with budget dedicated to the HR team organizing and evaluating the necessary payments;
- Developed an Annual employee survey based on key metrics for the business;
- Led the HR team globally ensuring the streamlined and effective delivery of all HR services;
- Design and conduct a Cultural awareness program together with Diversity and Inclusion components;
- Ensured unwavering compliance with employment laws and regulations, demonstrating mastery across New Zealand and various international jurisdictions.
Senior HR Business Partner
EPAM
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Support the delivery of, and people processes in the unit of 1000 employees (on-boarding of new associates, employee relations, performance & talent management, org structure, learning and development, retention and exit management);
- Create together with department heads the people strategy for the unit based on business needs and implement it;
- Risk management and design the best solution for employees and businesses;
- Leading the local HR team providing all needed support with ER processes and procedures (end to end);
- Designed and implemented the monetary and non-monetary motivation program across the unit.
Strategic Director
Gallery Of Contemporary Art Ў
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Led business negotiations with stakeholders, raised 150 000 USD annually;
- Covering the full cycle of HR processes and creating a learning strategy for the new employees, engaged and supervised 8 new members;
- Coordinated the implementation of projects and organized all ongoing activities
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Owned budget and evaluated spending costs together with optimizing it.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Head Of Executive Office
Belarusian National Youth Council "RADA
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed organizational strategies, this included monitoring and evaluation of the cooperation's 30 local NGOs and 8 foreign partners;
- Developed and integrated corporate culture and values;
- Organized 50 events (forums, training, workshops, conferences, festivals, domestic and international awards) from 10 to 250 people;
- Recruited and facilitated daily work for a team of 10, provided training in leadership and goals assessment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Bachelor -
Belarusian State University
07.2012
Skills
- Mentoring Programs
- Employee Surveys
- Payroll Processing
- Leadership Development
- Workforce improvements
- Policy Implementation
- Data Analytics
- Company Leadership
- Optimizing performance
- Legal Compliance
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Career Pathing
Languages
English
Belarussian
Russian
Timeline
Lead/Senior HR Business Partner
Ewave (Globant Commerce studio)
11.2021 - Current
Senior HR Business Partner
EPAM
08.2020 - 10.2021
Strategic Director
Gallery Of Contemporary Art Ў
04.2018 - 10.2019
Head Of Executive Office
Belarusian National Youth Council "RADA
10.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor -
Belarusian State University
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