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Current location: Baku, Azerbaijan
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Global HR experience and a track record of success building and leading a company’s end-to-end people function in order to increase revenue and drive profit/cost management efforts that support operating plans at high growth startups and big companies. Data-driven and analytical leader, able to execute a people strategy via HR-integrated principles, processes, and tools (HRIS) to attract, develop, engage, and retain a customer-centric, high-performance talent framework. Exceptional ability to drive strategy, initiatives, and projects that navigate an organization through change and ensures its ability to mature and scale to a competitive position. Skilled at innovating employee engagement strategy, cadence, data analysis, industry trend analysis, action planning, and progress benchmarking to enhance a company’s human capital management capabilities. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Human Resources Planning
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Talent Acquisition
• Training and Development
• Reward and People Analytics
• Compensation & Benefits
• Performance Management
• Competency Management
• Employee Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Human Resources Consultant at Poprouser Inc. (Florida, USA) February 2022 – Present (a remote contractor)
• Execute/lead Employee Lifecycle programs for clients, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and terminating employees.
• Measure and present performance to clients and internal leadership, communicating value in data, analytics, and insights.
• Communicate with clients throughout projects to understand/set expectations, establish timelines, and grow the relationship.
• Partner with clients as needed/required to provide strategic HR guidance to management (organizational structure, workplace safety, compensation & benefits, knowledge & learning management, diversity & inclusion).
• Audit HR systems and processes and ensure regulatory compliance, effectiveness, efficiency, and data security.
• Develop and coordinate change management nudges and interventions regarding projects, employee behaviors, operations, and HR workflow.
Human Resources Director at Eqwells LLC & SOCAR-STP LLC August 2021 – July 2022
Training and Development Manager at Eqwells LLC & SOCAR-STP LLC April 2021 – August 2021
• Collaborated with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Planned, lead, developed, coordinated, and implemented policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Oversaw the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Global HR Manager at E-ways Aviation
June 2020 – Present
• Maintain a positive remote working environment in the company and maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources. GUNAY TEYMUROVA
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• Partner with the leadership team and cross-functional team members to navigate organizational needs and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide support and guidance to HR management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
Key Achievements:
• Initiated and managed Virtual Culture Book Project.
• Initiated and managed Eways People e-Newsletter Project.
• Managed the implementation/movement Project of/to the new HR System.
• Initiated Internal communication and Management Visibility framework. HR Advisor at Baku Drilling School
June 2020 – June 2021
Head of Human Capital Shared Services and People Analytics at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) May 2020 – October 2020
• Conducted Data Quality Assessment periodically.
• Promoted teamwork and professional development for staff.
• Optimized the employee experience, ensuring all inquiries are resolved in a timely manner and in accordance with key performance indicators.
• Managed preparation and implementation of immigration and business trip policy and procedures.
• Ensured sustainability in human capital services, identify and address barriers, and plan for solutions.
• Promoted use and awareness of self-service functionality, self-help references and other system functions.
• Partnered cross-functionally with HC COE’s, HC Business Partners, IT, Legal, etc. to resolve employee issues and to support improvement goals.
• Controlled training of all internal stakeholders on SS policies, procedures and processes to ensure consistent implementation.
• Analyzed data and provided detailed and/or high-level story-driven periodical HR analytic reports for all operation areas of the company, identify key trends, and give recommendations. Key Achievements:
• Developed HR Analytical Dashboard Framework and guidelines;
• Developed annual, H1, quarterly, monthly and weekly HC Analytics Report from scratch. Acting Head of Human Capital Business Partnership and Services at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) Aug 2019 – May 2020
• Partnered with the leadership team to align HR strategy to business strategy.
• Acted as a change agent to business through process design and approaches that support change and transformation – striving to lead mutual processes to best practice status.
• Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Conducted ongoing supply and demand analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and design talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs. Actively participate in annual budget planning/labor forecasting processes with business partners.
• Performed talent acquisition for assigned client base. Prescreened candidate applications and resumes for required skills; experience and knowledge to fit position requirements.
• Actively participated in recruitment campaigns, job fairs, college relations programs, general networking, etc. to ensure robust candidate pipeline.
• Grew and conserved a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Leverage online recruiting resources, employee referrals, network referrals, etc. to identify and recruit “best in class” talent.
• Facilitated the process of candidate selection, interviewing, job offer, background check, and candidate onboarding details.
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• Facilitated Employee Orientation program for new hires.
• Remained current on trends and innovative recruiting techniques to compete in the market and within the industry.
• Lead and support annual HR cycle deliverables.
Key Achievements:
• Initiated HR Hotline and Self-service Project.
• Participated in Employee Health and Wellness initiatives.
• Company Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery Group member during COVİD-19, responsible in People Management initiatives (arrangement of quarantine and remote work regimes). Head of Reward and People Analytics at SOCAR-AQS LLC Integrated Drilling and Well Services) Aug 2019 – May 2020
• Delivered reliable and cost-efficient Reward solutions for the organization.
• Provided Reward consultancy and support for the business and resolution of business area reward issues.
• Delivered annual salary review benchmarking (including budget development, salary pre-population, and communication strategy).
• Provided detailed analysis and insight to support reward processes and decisions.
• Provided support to handle individual reward issues and transactions that are part of a day to day business.
• Worked with Business HR stakeholders across the business and with external providers.
• Analyzed data and provide detailed and/or high-level story-driven periodical HR analytic reports for all operation areas of the company, identify key trends, and give recommendations. Key Achievements:
• Developed Annual Salary Review Program from scratch.
• Developed Job evaluation process and procedure.
• Developed Remuneration Policy.
Head of Human Resources (Operations) Department at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) August 2017 – August 2019
• Developed various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Planned, organized and controlled all activities of the department. Participated in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Implemented and annually updated the compensation program; rewrote job descriptions as necessary; conducted annual salary surveys and develops merit pool (salary budget); analyzed compensation; monitored the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Developed, recommended and implemented personnel policies and procedures; prepared and maintained handbook on policies and procedures.
• Conducted new-employee orientations; monitored career-path program and employee relations counseling; conducted exit interviews.
• Established and maintained department records and reports. Maintained organizational charts and employee directory.
• Evaluated the reports, decisions and results of department initiatives about the established goals. Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of department and services performed.
• Ensured compliance with local employment laws.
Key Achievements
• Participated in Dynamic Work Design project, coordinated Professional Excellence team.
• Optimized new Competency Assurance System.
Deputy Head of Learning and Development Department at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) January 2016 - August 2017
• Created corporate educational programs for particular groups of personnel, including Top managers and interns analyzing the training and development needs of people through a performance-based approach and assessment results.
• Took responsibility for the design, development of leadership & management development and accelerated development programmes, as well as operational training, technical capability development, talent & succession management & personal effectiveness workshops.
• Assisted the Learning and Development Manager in the management of the Company’s training development and competency assurance programmes and to deputize for the Training and Development Manager in his/her absence. 4
• Ensured that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company Management System Procedures. Key Achievements
• Developed SPART (SOCAR-AQS Personnel Ability Rating Tool).
• Developed Departmental Reporting Tool.
• Developed Corporate Library Tool.
• Developed Self-Development Survey.
• Developed Lessons Learned Database as a part of Knowledge Management Project.
• Participated in IWCF Well Control Accreditation team, run initial resource analysis and correspondence
• Participated in the Development of Operations Performance Survey.
• Participated in ENERGY Corporate Newspaper Project.
• Participated in Fastrack Project and developed logical tests for Fastrackers.
• Developed FASTRAK FOCUS quarterly E-Newspaper.
• Participated in the design of new Career page for the Company website.
• Participated in the 2nd edition of Employee Hand Book.
• Participated in the development of SAP HCM and HR Pledge for L&D Department.
• Worked on the Training Log Book as a part of Competency Management System. Senior Learning & Development Specialist at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) October 2014 - December 2015
Acting Head of HR Department
June - September 2015
• Formed and updated a database of all the training and competence records.
• Liaised with training establishments regarding bookings for personnel attending courses.
• Updated listings of courses available at each training centre and any new courses offered.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training and development programmes and recommended improvements.
• Assisted the Head of Learning and Development Department in the evaluation and selection of the facilities and services of external training providers.
• Liaised with personnel booked on courses to provide them with details of the course.
• Produced weekly and monthly reports as requested on training courses attended and future requirements for personnel.
• Assisted in establishing internal training programmes and events and where applicable deliver training and tutorial support.
• Fully involved in the development of SAP Business 1 HR Pledge software package and SAP HCM within SOCAR-AQS. Key Achievements
• Developed Business Ethics Codex for the Company.
• Developed Dress Code for the Company.
• Developed Attestation Procedure and improved the process by scaling questions and preparing excel files for calculation results.
• Developed templates for Competency Management System, actively participated in the fulfillment of competency gaps.
• Developed Learning Organization survey.
• Developed Generation analysis survey.
• Participated in the development of SAP HCM and HR Pledge for HR.
• Participated in API Spec Q2 Project.
Senior HR Specialist at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) January 2012 – September 2014
Acting Head of HR and LD Department
January - September 2012
• Assisted to Head of HR and LD Department and acts as a Head of HR and LD Department when required.
• Managed Department specialists and directs their work.
• Developed and improved existing HR procedures and processes.
• As a Company Ethics Officer, identifies, analyzes, and facilitates the resolution of employee relations problems.
• Wrote job specifications and designs job adverts.
• Did the recruitment and selection of personnel.
• Approved and directed new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude towards company goals. 5
• Prepared and analyzed HR related reports and ratios.
• Ensured that competent personnel is available to perform drilling and other services specified in contracts undertaken by the different companies.
• Oversaw the maintenance of the Human Resources database and personnel files. Key Achievements
• Developed Company Organizational Climate measurement survey and conducted research in the company.
• Developed Employee Handbook from scratch and covered all employment issues and took part in its final edition.
• Introduced Training Implementation Matrix by formulating formulas.
• Recruited high quality talent into the organization.
• Created succession plans for key technical roles (introduced “Egyptian Lighting” method). HR Specialist at SOCAR-AQS LLC (Integrated Drilling and Well Services) June 2009 - January 2012
• Hired, trained, evaluated employee performance, and recommended or initiated promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
• Explained rules, policies, procedures, and company and governmental regulations to employees and emphasized the need for compliance.
• Updated and controlled vacations, medical leaves, logging time and attendance records of employees.
• Responsible for all issues related to business trips of employees.
• Prepared Monthly timetables for submission to the accounting department.
• Provided employment references for past employees.
• Updated personnel information periodically, and ensured that records are up to date at all times. EDUCATION
CIPD Advanced Level 7 in Strategic People Management 2022 - Present
ADA University, Azerbaijan
Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands
Executive MBA (accredited by Association of MBAs), International Business, 2013 - 2015 Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Azerbaijan MA, English Language, Honor Diploma, 2009 - 2011
Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijan
BA, English Language, 2005 - 2009
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL AWARDS/CERTIFICATES
• 2021 Organizational Behavior And Management of People
• 2021 HR and Employee Dashboard using MS Excel
• 2021 Effective Time Management Skills For A Productivity Boost
• 2021 Agile Project Management_Agile Scrum Kanban & XP
• 2021 Public Speaking - High Tech Executives Can be Eloquent
• 2021 Forecasting Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
• 2021 HR Analytics using MS Excel for Human Resource Management
• 2020 HR Business Partnering, How HR Creates Value, The RBL Group and Neqsol Holding, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 HR Business Partner, Opalus Partners, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 Coaching & Leadership Conference 2019, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 Job evaluation, Korn Ferry, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 Salary Management, Korn Ferry, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2019 Fundamentals of HR Management, EY People Advisory Services, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2018 Train the trainer, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2018 Competency Assessor, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2018 Training & Competency Workshop, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2017 API Q2 Leadership, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2017 IADC Human Factor Conference and Exhibition, Galveston, TX, USA
• 2016 How do most successful managers grow their business in any market by Brian Tracy, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2016 IADC Human Factor Conference and Exhibition, Galveston, TX, USA
• 2016 Management Optimization, SOCAR-AQS, Baku, Azerbaijan 6
• 2016 VBA for Advanced Excel Users, Headstart International, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2015 Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification Program, Bronze Level, KP, GA, USA
• 2015 Risk Management Training, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2015 API Spec Q2 Fundamentals Training, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2014 Pschydiagnostics by Svetlana Majidova- doctor of psychological sciences Faculty of social sciences and psychology, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2014 HSE Culture, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2013 Baku HR experience, Azerbaijan
• 2013 Leadership workshop by Robert Ryan, Baku
• 2013 MS Office (Advanced Level), Educat AIC Group, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2013 “Employee of the Year”, SOCAR-AQS, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2012 ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Course, Intertek, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2011 “Predictive Index Management” seminar, CRA Group of Companies and PI Europe, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2011 “Employee of the Year”, SOCAR-AQS, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2011 “New Manager”, English Language Solutions, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2008 Participated at the Training of Career Planning, Baku, Azerbaijan
• 2007 Participated at the Meeting of NATO Information Center Employees, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium PUBLICATIONS
• Wrote different articles for SOCAR-AQS Corporate Internal Energy Newspaper (At the Threshold of the 4th Industrial Revolution, Information about Warning Spheres, FASTRACK Study weeks, etc.)
• Wrote academic articles on International Relations and English Lexicology
• Wrote academic articles on Pedagogical Science and English Grammar EXTRACURRICULAR
• Internal Auditor at SOCAR-AQS
• Editorial member of SOCAR-AQS Corporate Internal Energy Newspaper
• Member of IESI (The Institute of Economic and Social Innovations) VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Translator (Translating Movies)
2008 - 2009
Head Analytic Committee, Digest Group Leader at EAC (Euro Atlantic Center) February 2007 - 2009
Accountant and Clerk
February 2008 - 2011
Board member 2009 - 2011
• Administered Video Conferences between NATO Headquarters and Euro-Atlantic Center.
• Scheduled internal meetings and external meetings with the staff of the NATO Parliamentary assembly, the NATO Public Diplomacy Division and other foreign and Azerbaijani officials.
• Prepared weekly digests for sending to the NATO PDD.
• Prepared weekly informational reports, drafted interim reports, and list of annual activities, delivered them to the NATO PDD office.
• Translated from Azerbaijani into English and vice versa when required SOFTWARE SKILLS
• MS Windows 7, Windows XP
• Internet Explorer
• MS Word 2010
• MS Excel 2010 (+VBA)
• MS Power Point 2010
• MS OneNote 2010
• MS Access 2010
• MS Power BI, Tableau
• R statistical programming
• Prezi
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Azeri - Native
• Turkish - Fluent
• English - Fluent
• Russian - Upper Intermediate
• French – Pre-Intermediate
• German – Pre-Intermediate
INTERESTS
Data Analytics; Painting.
Clifton Strengths Finder results:
Competition, Input, Analytical, Futuristic, Learner.