Teodora Geleva

Accomplished HR professional with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, policy development, and HR strategy and leadership. Demonstrates proficiency in process improvement and HRIS technologies, ensuring seamless integration of training and development initiatives. Skilled in talent acquisition, retention, and benefits administration, with a strong focus on employee law and equal opportunities compliance. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion principles while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Adept at evaluating performance metrics and talent mapping to drive organisational success. Career goal: To leverage emerging AI technologies for sustainable development and to enhance HR operations within a forward-thinking organisation, driving efficiency, inclusivity, and long-term impact.

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) - Payroll Technician (January 2023 - January 2024)

Certificate of Completion - An Introduction to GDPR Training (20 October 2022)
Certificate of Achievement - Right to Work checks (May 2022)
Certificate of Completion - ACT Awareness (October 2022)
Certificate of Achievement - Safeguarding in the FE and Training Sector (October 2022)
Certificate of Achievement - Prevent Awareness Course and Prevent for Further Education and Training (October 2022), Prevent Awareness Refresher Course (January 2023)
Certificate of Achievement - Advancing Equality in Further Education (October 2022)

Certificate of Completion - Artificial Intelligence and Productivity (July 2024)

Certificate recognising active participation on the Institute of Directors (IoD) & UWBS Student Mentoring Scheme (January 2020 - July 2022)

In my free time, I enjoy training at the gym to maintain my physical fitness and overall well-being and improve concentration.

Course Representative, University of Wolverhampton (October 2022 - July 2024)

In my volunteer role as a Course representative, I am the first point of contact for students, taking students' views in the attention of the staff on the course programme. Responsibilities include:

• Attending relevant meetings, course committees, conferences, etc.,
• Consult with peers about issues and good practices related to the course.,
• Represent peers to staff within Faculty and course meetings.,
• Feedback information to peers.,
• Share issues with fellow Course reps.,
• Keep in contact with the campus Vice-President and team.

• Reduced onboarding time by 30% through the implementation of a new system.
• Maintained 100% compliance during external audits, ensuring zero fines or penalties.
• Boosted employee satisfaction scores by 12% through strategic HR initiatives.
• Enhanced employee engagement by 15% with a new recognition program.
• Reduced administrative costs by 10% through improved HR reporting and system integration.
• Successfully mentored junior HR staff, improving team performance and capabilities.
• Led the integration of new HR software, streamlining administrative processes and increasing efficiency.