Julianna Kulesova
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Proactive Global Human Resource Advisor with five years of experience in diverse, international corporate environments across professional services, tech, finance, and a Premier League football club. Fluent in multiple languages, with a solid foundation in law and extensive expertise in employment legislation, particularly within the realms of employee relations and immigration law. Adept at fostering effective communication with staff to maintain high levels of satisfaction and overseeing all aspects of employee relations. Experienced in leading junior HR professionals, coaching managers, and managing strong business relationships with stakeholders. Always open to leading projects that enhance a company’s reputation, such as managing work experience and apprenticeship programs. Skilled in driving improvements in HR processes and systems. Proven success in increasing employee retention, satisfaction, and performance, and highly skilled in developing initiatives that drive company profitability and growth. Currently exploring long-term opportunities to apply my expertise in dynamic and forward-thinking organisations
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
People Advisor (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Sportradar
London
12.2024 - Current
- Lead on all ER cases – grievances, disciplinary, absence, well-being, provide operational support on organisational change and business restructuring.
- Ensure compliance with immigration requirements for all employees; handle all matters related to global mobility and immigration.
- Ensure compliance with international regulations and facilitating smooth transitions for employees relocating within EMEA region.
- Coordinate employee benefit administration in partnership with benefit brokers.
- Oversee the entire process, ensuring a seamless transition for employees entering, moving within, or exiting the organisation.
- Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
- Develop and implement employee relations policies and procedures that align with company culture and legal requirements.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Lead on employee engagement calendar, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Provide frontline support for over 500 employees and managers.
- Advise on employment law issues and queries.
- Partner with HRBPs and legal to manage restructuring and performance management activities in EMEA region.
- Collaborate on people projects including engagement, DEI, and key team initiatives with Global people team.
- Collaborate with HR Global teams within EMEA region to develop training programs on workplace policies, diversity & inclusion, and leadership development.
- Participate in regional and global HR projects and workflows as required, contributing to the continuous improvement and strategic initiatives of the HR function.
- Regular review of internal processes and documents to ensure compliance.
- Prepare and present reports for senior management, providing actionable recommendations based on data.
- Mentor junior members of the HR team, providing expertise and advice on complex employee relations matters.
Human Resource Advisor (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Chelsea Football Club
London
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Act as first point of contact for ER and any other HR queries.
- Led the case management of all formal disciplinary processes. Advising the relevant partners, managers, and HR on the process and legal requirements.
- Managed over 15 cases simultaneously.
- Advised on employee exits, drafting and advising on settlement agreements, and related documentation.
- Monitored trends in employment practices, and advised on appropriate proactive action.
- Advised the application of HR policies and processes, ensuring consistency of approach across the business.
- Supported the HR Operations team, acting as a point of contact for HR queries.
- Actively sought ways to develop an understanding of organisational, sector, and HR industry issues and developments, keeping abreast of HR best practice.
- Coached and supported people managers in effectively handling their teams.
- Built and maintained stakeholder relationships.
- Worked closely with legal advisers.
HR Advisor
Inner Circle Consulting Ltd
London
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided day-to-day management of full employee lifecycle for over 100 employees.
- Led implementation of new HR system (Hibob), ensured it is fit for purpose and being maximised.
- Managed Sponsorship Management System (SMS) including actioning working visa for new hires and current employees.
- Led on ER cases including performance, sickness, and disciplinary.
- Provided support and training to Line Managers on various topics, including policies, time and attendance, and performance.
- Managed recruitment process, from posting adverts to onboarding (recruited over 30 employees).
- Reviewed and improved policies and procedures (changed benefits policy and improved onboarding and off-boarding process).
- Ensured compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations; regularly reviewed and updated policies to reflect best practices and legal requirements.
Human Resource Officer (FTC)
Hestia Ltd
London
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed lifecycle of over 500 employees.
- Advising and guiding managers to resolution of difficult, complex, or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that risks associated with such cases are effectively managed.
- Managing HR policies and procedures.
- Conducting pre-employment background checks, and right-to-work checks.
- Provided monthly starters/leavers reports through HR dashboards
- Employee leave administration and tracking: responsible for various leave types including maternity, paternity, parental, sickness, and unpaid time off.
- Provided case management of people-related issues including absence management, performance management, flexible working appeals, redundancies, and grievances.
- Educated management on successful approaches for enhancing policy implementation and enforcement, preventing legal issues involving employees.
Global HR Generalist (FTC)
Freedom Prime Ltd
London
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Acted as first point of contact for 50 employees and line managers on all Human Resource queries, and supported Legal Director on different projects.
- Provided in-house HR advice and support, ensuring that all company policies and processes are consistently applied, and that all HR queries are dealt with promptly and reliably.
- Advised on company policies and procedures related to employees.
- Ensured adherence to UK and international employment laws, as well as GDPR regulations.
- Maintained employee files and trackers, and ensured compliance with record-keeping and data-processing policies.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders across business, and with local subsidiaries.
- Managed internal and external service providers.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of key people policies and procedures.
Global HR Generalist
Sintec Ltd (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)
London
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Acted as first point of contact for employees and line managers on all Human Resource queries, and supported Director of HR on all day-to-day operational HR duties.
- Provided in-house HR advice and support, ensured that all company policies and processes are consistently applied, and that all HR queries are dealt with promptly and reliably.
- Led end-to-end recruitment processes, including outside the UK, ensuring fairness and diversity.
- Managed the sponsorship and working visa process for any international employees as required. Obtained and extended over 10 skilled working visas.
- Successfully processed 20 EEA applications for employees (settled and pre-settled status applications).
- Supported HR Director in opening offices in USA, and supported HR department overseas.
Education
LLB (Hons) - Law
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2020 - 12/2023
CIPD 5 - Associate Diploma in People Management
CIPD Learning Hub
London 08/2024 -
Skills
- Proven experience as an HR Advisor and Generalist particularly within financial services, technology, manufacturing a enginnering environments
- Expert in onboarding and off-boarding processes and global mobility and immigration
- Managing end-to-end complex issues, identifying potential risk and driving resolution
- Developing People, Policies, and Processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices with global experience
- HRIS Specialist in HR Bamboo, Workday, Hibob, and My HR
- Extensive experience in internal, and international talent management
- Well-organised with strong time-management skills
- High attention to detail
- Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional employment law, specifically EMEA region
- Coaching and influencing managers at all levels
- Progressing towards CIPD 5
Languages
Russian
English
Russian
Latvian
Spanish
Personal Information
Custom
2,6,C2,6,C2,5,C1
Affiliations
- Football
- Fashion
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
People Advisor (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Sportradar
12.2024 - Current
Human Resource Advisor (FTC - Maternity Cover)
Chelsea Football Club
02.2024 - 07.2024
HR Advisor
Inner Circle Consulting Ltd
07.2023 - 02.2024
Human Resource Officer (FTC)
Hestia Ltd
11.2022 - 07.2023
Global HR Generalist (FTC)
Freedom Prime Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2022
Global HR Generalist
Sintec Ltd (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)
06.2020 - 03.2022
LLB (Hons) - Law
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2020 - 12/2023
CIPD 5 - Associate Diploma in People Management
CIPD Learning Hub
08/2024 -
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