Yana Grokhalskaya
Summary
Driven HR Professional with over 6 years of expertise in aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Self-motivated leader with communication, problem-solving and time-management skills .
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Lead
Zaui Software Ltd.
08.2020 - 04.2025
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees and management, addressing workplace conflicts and fostering a positive work environment .
- Established and oversee performance appraisal systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Provided coaching and support to managers on effective performance feedback and development plans.
- Developed and enforced HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and minimize organizational risks.
- Prepared HR metrics to senior leadership.
- Developed and implemented a career development program to foster professional growth, and align talent development with business objectives.
People Operations Specialist
CTO.ai (Software Industry)
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Helped to plan , develop, implement and evaluate various organizational programs, processes and policies
- Provided additional support and advisemen t to managers and employees as needed
- Designed and facilitated all employee onboarding & offboarding processes
- Collaborated with leadership team to develop the interview process for Software Engineers
- Provided support with the full-cycle recruitment process that increased the number of employees by 54%
- Experienced in payroll processing and benefits administration, learning and development programs implementation, administrative work and employee engagement
- Supported the COO in running the biweekly payroll and Records of Employment preparation
- Administered the company Benefit Plan
- Counseled employees in areas relating to Payroll, Benefits and Policies
- Created learning environment that increased level of employee engagement
Sales Associate
GEOX
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Enthusiastically conversed with customers about available products/services, which created welcoming atmosphere
- Assisted customers with trying on items and finding appropriate sizes that increased the level of sales
Administrator
CPHR BC & YK
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Created effective organizational system for the Advisory Council
- Planned and coordinated numerous CPHR events, resulting in a significant increase in new visitors and event success
Office Administrator
Bodwell's University
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Effectively managed multiple assignments at the same time
- Used word processing, spreadsheets, database management and other applications, which increased work productivity
Recruitment Project Assistant
Thompson Rivers University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Developed a recruitment and selection process with the help of five team members
- Made and implemented recruitment strategy, which helped to attract and hire the best candidates in the most efficient way
Administrative Manager
TeleTrade D.J. International Consulting Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Clarified recruitment process for candidates to provide equality Collaborated with management team to organize recruitment process effectively
- Proactively engaged and communicated regularly with candidates throughout the recruiting process
- Increased the speed of recruitment process by posting Job Description.
HR Coordinator
Winter Olympic Games
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Organized and conducted onboarding programs for volunteers which resulted in high-quality work performance
- Recorded and controlled personal information, approvals and work habits with the help of database management
Talent Manager
AIESEC International
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Used recruitment timeline for attracting and selecting the brightest candidates
- Implemented three types of activities to create successful recruitment pool: micro experiences, public relations and marketing
- Improved work productivity by dividing selection process into discrete steps
- Effectively delivered organization's values & mission through leadership experience
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resources
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC2017
BBA - Business Management
University Of Southern Queensland
Brisbane, QLD01-2013
Skills
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma: Human Resources
- 6 years of HR Generalist work experience
- Experienced in multitasking and managing in fast-paced environment
- Adapt quickly to changing or stressful situations
- Developed trustful relationships with co-workers and leadership team
- Applied analytical skills to collect data, clarify needs, identify underlying business drivers and propose options
- Digital Tools Proficiency
Timeline
HR Lead
Zaui Software Ltd.
08.2020 - 04.2025
People Operations Specialist
CTO.ai (Software Industry)
04.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
GEOX
08.2017 - 03.2018
Administrator
CPHR BC & YK
01.2017 - 11.2017
Office Administrator
Bodwell's University
07.2016 - 08.2016
Recruitment Project Assistant
Thompson Rivers University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Administrative Manager
TeleTrade D.J. International Consulting Ltd
07.2014 - 08.2015
HR Coordinator
Winter Olympic Games
01.2014 - 02.2014
Talent Manager
AIESEC International
10.2012 - 02.2014
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resources
Thompson Rivers University
BBA - Business Management
University Of Southern Queensland
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