Katerina Isakov

Leading people and culture agenda in Eastern Europe region(9 countries):

- Business partnering with regional management team to achieve strategic goals as well as short term wins

- Leading main HR processes – Performance management, Recruitment, Onboarding, Merit increase

- Development and control of compliance processes both from the corporate and local law perspective

- Development and implementation of initiatives aimed on maintaining morale – teambuildings, social network activities, competitions, communication

Acted as HR Director for a 47 Countries region(parental leave position)

Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment

Built centralized recruitment service center for 5 subregions

Lead organizational design project

Management of all people related processes for a 2000 employees Pirelli tyre plant:
- Management plan preparation and control - budget, forecast, analysis of key indicators - cost, HC, efficiency
- Change management process lead - Organizational design, management of structure changes in order to achieve efficiency of processes and cost, mindset change management .
- Employee engagement and relations initiatives - engagement survey, collective agreement, close cooperation with Employee Representative organization.
- Control of talent acquisition and development - implementation of University cooperation programs, talent management and succession planning activities.
- Everyday control of factory work and support of managers. Coaching of leaders in terms of management instruments and solutions in specific cases.
- Implementation and harmonization of Group procedures at plant level.

Control of all recruitment, training and development processes in Pirelli Russia(Moscow HQ and 2 factories - 3500 employees, 9 reports)
Responsibilities:
- Management of My Voice satisfaction survey in Russia and other HR branding activities
- Organizational design
- Coaching of Top leaders in all HR related areas
- Development of all common procedures for 3 locations regarding Recruitment, T&D
- Building a culture of Learning Organization based on 70/20/10 model – e-learning, knowledge sharing, coaching, internal trainers, functional academies

- Management of Recruitment, Training, Development, Employee relationship processes for Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Russia(1200 employees, 5 reports)

- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR strategies and initiatives.

- Reduced turnover rate by developing comprehensive talent retention programs.

- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.

- Led change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions.

- Developed high-performing teams through targeted training and development programs.

- Drove initiatives to change working practices such as organization design, change management and implementation. Lead “Workplace of choice” project - retention program
- Implemented HR policies & procedures within business area & provide general advice & guidance on the contents to line managers & employees.
Implemented and insured adherence to Talent Management across the country, including Performance Management, Individual Development Planning, Organization Review and Succession planning, to raise performance of the business area.
- Worked with C&B in conducting annual pay review, job leveling and grading