Natalia Sobetska-Koloda
Carmel, IN 317-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/natalia-sobetska-koloda PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Audubon Bioscience Co remote
Biotech company delivering biosamples for preclinical research needs May 2021 - Oct 2024 Global HR Manager for 6 countries: US, Ukraine, Turkey, Armenia, Romania and Bulgaria
● Strategic HR Leadership: Served as HRBP to the COO and supported six country teams. Guided policies, employee relations, and benefits, and coached country managers on leadership development, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
● Talent Acquisition: Managed recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes. Implemented and managed ATS, and managed labor and service agreements. Managed professional development off- boarding and exit interviews.
● HRIS and Compliance: Implemented and maintained the HRIS system, and ensured compliance with US federal and state, and EU and local country employment laws.
● Benefits Management: Partnered with benefits brokers to maintain a competitive benefits package. Managed the open enrollment process, annual/semi-annual compensation reviews, and leaves of absence and workers' compensation.
● Employee Relations and Performance Management: Developed and implemented the performance review process.
● Organizational Culture and Values: Promoted a positive workplace culture, provided excellent HR services, and supported employees’ evolving needs. Managed internal communication. Benedicite Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine
Executive Search and Recruitment Agency June 2011 - May 2021 Partner / Owner
● Client Management: Searched for clients, built and managed relationships with them; clients: international large, medium, and small companies within various industries (IT, agriculture, insurance, banking, real estate, construction, travel, green energy, telecom, broadcasting, publishing, pharmaceutical, clinical trials), closed positions: TOP and middle management (finances/accounting, marketing/digital marketing, law, hospitality, technical, sales).
● Project Management: Met with clients to gather information to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Client Company, industry, and position requirements and developed a focused search strategy.
● Research and sourcing: Researched the market, and identified prospective candidates through targeted company research, and industry sources, using different channels.
● Interviewing: Conducted in-depth phone/in-person interviews to qualify and assess prospective candidates.
● Presentation and reporting: Prepared search reports and materials including position specifications, candidate assessments, and status/market feedback reports for presentation to clients. Conducted reference checks.
● HR advisory: Provided HR advisory services according to the client’s needs, including policies and job description assessments, internal interviews, and employee assessments.
● Mapping services: Mapping services and workflows.
● Company management: Managed the business’ bank accounts, salaries, taxes, contracts etc. Natalia Sobetska-Koloda
Carmel, IN 317-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/natalia-sobetska-koloda Clarus Eastern Europe Kyiv, Ukraine
Executive Search and Recruitment Agency Jan 2008 - May 2011 Senior Consultant
● Client relations management: Met with clients to gather information to gain an understanding of the client’s company, industry, and position requirements. Industries (agriculture, insurance, banking, real estate, FMCG, publishing, pharmaceutical, electronics), closed positions: from specialist to TOP and middle management (finances/accounting, marketing/digital marketing, law, hospitality, technical, sales).
● Project Management: Researched and identified prospective candidates through targeted company research, and industry sources, using different channels.
● Interviewing: Conducted in-depth, in-person interviews to qualify and assess prospective candidates.
● Reports: Prepared search reports and materials including position specifications, candidate assessments, and status/market feedback reports for presentation to Clients. Conducted reference checks.
Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary Kyiv, Ukraine Educational Institution 2000 - 2007
Project manager (fundraising department)
Administrative and Program Manager (correspondence department)
● Fundraising: Raised funds for students’ scholarships and various projects.
● Event administration: Participated in organizing large/small conferences, seminars, trainings, and youth projects.
● Program management: Provided administration and management of the Youth Ministry Sumer School and Seminary Correspondence Department.
● Translation: Provided interpreting and translation services. EDUCATION
UKU Business School
Business HR Manager
Certificate
Kyiv National Linguistic University
Bachelor of Arts in English Philology and Teaching Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Organizational Management Psychology School, UK
General Psychology Course
Certificate
UKU Business School
Digital Marketing
Certificate
Thomas 360 Assessment
Certificate
Natalia Sobetska-Koloda
Carmel, IN 317-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/natalia-sobetska-koloda ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills:
Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Sourcing, ATS, Negotiation, Sales, Social Media, Competency-based Interviewing, Communication, Networking, Empathy, Employer Branding, Onboarding, HR Compliance, U.S. Employment Law, EU Employment Law
Software:
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR Information Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace Administration. Click Up.
Languages:
Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian
Employment Authorization:
Valid employment authorization document (EAD). No need for visa sponsorship.