Anna Shemet
Reading, UK
Summary
Talented multilingual HR Generalist with strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Adept in performance management, problem-solving, and employee relations. Delivers effective end-to-end recruitment processes, implements HR strategies that support organisational objectives and promote a positive workplace culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Linguist
Language Empire
01.2026 - Current
- Provided real-time interpretation during medical appointments, tests, and procedures, ensuring accurate and empathetic conveyance of information.
- Accurately interpreted spoken and written conversations between different languages for clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive settings, earning trust from clients and agencies.
HR Generalist
Life Build Construction Ltd
Reading
01.2010 - 01.2026
- Conducted induction and onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and employee records for a company with 20+ employees.
- Managed disciplinary issues, grievances, and complex performance cases in compliance with employment law.
- Oversaw absence management and facilitated return to work processes to support employee wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to support organisational objectives.
HR Advisor
Master Brick
Baghdad
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure alignment with organisational needs.
- Analysed HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR strategies and practices.
- Monitored employee performance, provided feedback and coaching to enhance skills and address development areas.
- Developed and implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a respectful and equitable workplace culture.
- Monitored staff attendance and leave records, maintaining optimal staffing productivity for reducing business disruptions by 40%;
- Organised team-building activities to enhance employee engagement and morale.
- Gained knowledge of international employment law and related policies.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resource Management
Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource Management
Reading, UK01-2019
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Conflict resolution
- Employee engagement
- Training and Development
- Complete recruitment process
- HR policy design
- Employment law awareness
- Crisis management
- Ethical decision making
- Stress resilience
- Business analytics
Timeline
Linguist
Language Empire
01.2026 - Current
HR Advisor
Master Brick
06.2022 - 09.2024
HR Generalist
Life Build Construction Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2026
Certificate of Higher Education - Human Resource Management
Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource Management