Lena Grekova

Support of existing and launching new early careers programmes and initiatives across EMEA region.

• Gathering of requirements from key stakeholders to analyze and develop tailored program initiatives.
• Collaboration with relevant teams to ensure alignment with organizational standards and needs.
• Scoping of project requirements, defined objectives, and assembled project teams for optimal execution.
• Overseeing timely project delivery, ensuring all programmes met specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Feedback and reporting upon completion.
• Budget planning.

Successful launch and completion of graduate programme 2024 for company's Berlin office.

Managed full employee life cycle for 77 employees spread across Germany, Austria, the U.S. and some other EU locations, which includes e2e recruitment for all opened roles (Germany, U.S.), planning and leading various projects in HR area, visa and relocation support for new and existing employees, payroll preparation and HR Admin.

Key achievements:

• The first person to join the HR team in the company. Most of the time was dedicated to development and implementation of new processes and improvements of the current ones.
• Developed and launched a company-wide Learning and Development Programme.

I decided to leave the company due to significant changes in the vision of P&C function in comparison to what was discussed during the interview process. The references can be provided upon request.

I joined as a first Talent Partner and supported Talent Team Lead with building all the processes (incl. budgeting). As my role grew, I had a chance to work on various TA and People team projects .

Key achievements:

• Implemented new ATS (including Data migration from old one - Recruitee to Greenhouse).
• Developed and successfully implemented framework for global and EU relocations for company's offices in Berlin and Zurich.
• Created Talent Attraction Strategy for DTF-roles across Engineering BU which resulted in filling roles opened for more than 1 year. Time to Fill decreased by 20% Year to Date (YTD)
• Launched Talent Referral Programme. Hires by referrals increased to 30 percent, YTD. Time to Fill decreased to 10 per cent, YTD.
• Led and executed various Employer Branding projects (launching company's Glassdoor profile, People-related posts and content on LinkedIn, incl. development of marketing assets, representing company on multiple hiring events in Berlin & remote).
• Mentoring of other colleagues in team.

Key achievements:

• Filled key engineering positions within 2 months after joining company (all mid+/senior level).
• Implemented tools for improving and ease tech interviewing process. As a result, better candidate and interviewers experience as well as data-driven approach for hiring decisions.
• Built healthy recruiting pipelines by setting up BI monthly sessions and using data-driven approach.

Key achievements:

• Gained a lot of experience in Recruitment & Human Resources domain, as well as various businesses (game development, financial technologies, online media)
• Filled dozens of roles, lots of positive employee and candidates' experiences.
• Developed in implemented numerous initiatives in Onboarding and People Operations domains.