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Aleksandra Kruzhalo

Baku

Summary

Highly Effective Human Resources Professional with 17 years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry (HR Cycle deliverables for HTHP, medium and shallow well drilling projects in the Caspian region- Gunashli, West Absheron, Umid and Bulla fields) and 5 years of HR consultancy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR & Quality Manager

Easydrill LLC
Baku
07.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enhancing talent attraction, employee development, and engagement, as well as fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
  • Developing and implementing quality management systems, conducting audits, analyzing data for continuous improvement, and building a culture of quality throughout the organization.

HR Consultant (Part-time)

AIR CARGO Azerbaijan
Baku
10.2020 - Current

Projects:

  • Strategic Performance Management.
  • Compensation and Benefits.
  • Employee Motivation.
  • Dress Code and Code of Conduct.
  • Company P&P.
  • EVP and employer branding.

Well-being Projects Coordinator

SOCAR-AQS LLC
Baku
07.2020 - 12.2020

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and managing specific activities aimed at improving employee well-being (psychological and social aspects).

Projects:

  • Stress management during a pandemic.
  • Well-being education project.
  • Corporate communication.

Achievements:

  • Developing a well-being program to manage stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic (Certificate of Appreciation).

HC Advisor

SOCAR-AQS LLC
Baku
08.2019 - 07.2020

Key responsibilities:

  • Align HR strategies with business goals by providing strategic guidance, fostering organizational development, and enhancing employee performance to drive overall business success.
  • Providing strategic recommendations and solutions to optimize HR practices, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.

Projects:

  • Company Strategic Planning.
  • HR Transformation.
  • HR Capability Development.
  • Corporate Culture.
  • Employee Portrait.
  • Hotline Project.
  • Performance management (Management by Objectives (MBO).
  • Competency Management.

Head of Learning and Development Department

SOCAR-AQS LLC
Baku
10.2014 - 08.2019

Key Responsibilities:

Creating and implementing effective development programs that enhance employee skills, promote career growth, and align with organizational goals.

Projects:

  • Well Control Accreditation.
  • HSE Video Induction and Corporate video.
  • NEXT Competency Assurance System project.
  • HSE Leadership.
  • "Energy" Corporate Newspaper.
  • SAP HCM and HR Pledge.
  • Knowledge Management System / Lessons Learned.
  • Performance Optimization.
  • Competency Assurance System.
  • Employee Handbook.

Achievements:

  • Internal training center, 'SOCAR AQS Drilling School'.
  • Green Hat (HSE 3-month onboarding program).
  • Employee Induction Program.
  • FastTrack Program.
  • SPART (SOCAR AQS Performance Ability Tool).
  • Go Card (Initial Risk Assessment Tool).
  • Weekly Departmental Reporting Program.
  • Meeting management process.
  • Competency LogBook.

Deputy Head of HR and LD Department Acting Head of HR and LD Department (April 2014 - October 2014)

SOCAR-AQS LLC
Baku
01.2012 - 10.2014

Key Responsibilities:

Support the HR Manager in developing and implementing HR strategies, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring effective management of employee relations, recruitment, and development initiatives.

Achievements / Projects:

  • Redesigning an Org Structure.
  • Summer Internship program.
  • Personnel Certification Process.
  • Job analysis and Job design Process.

HR Coordinator

SOCAR-AQS LLC
Baku
01.2008 - 12.2011

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the administration of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, and compliance, while ensuring effective communication and support for both employees and HR staff.

Achievements:

  • Effective organization and pay structure.
  • Acquisition of high-caliber talent.
  • Development of HR procedures.

Projects:

  • Employee Hand Book

HR Coordinator

Azeri Drilling LLC
Baku
05.2007 - 12.2007

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the administration of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, and compliance, while ensuring effective communication and support for both employees and HR staff.

Receptionist

Azeri Drilling LLC
Baku
05.2006 - 04.2007

Teacher

Secondary school N 181
Baku
09.2003 - 04.2006

Education

BA - Psychology

Western Caspian University
01.2026

MA - Methods of teaching

Baku Slavic University
01.2003

BA - Philology

Baku Slavic University
01.2001

Skills

  • HR Strategic Management,
  • Learning and Development,
  • Talent Acquisition,
  • Employee Engagement and Retention,
  • Organizational Effectiveness and Development,
  • Employment Law and Regulation,
  • Workforce Management,
  • Risk Management,
  • Change Management,
  • HR Technology Management, Employee Relations,
  • HSE and Integrated Management System,
  • Integrated Management System

Certification

  • CIPD, Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in HR Management, Avado, Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
  • Payroll Administration Course, BMS, Mar 2021
  • SHRM Certification Preparation Course, Fireworks, Sep 2020
  • GRI Sustainability Reporting, Global Reporting Initiative consultants, Oct 2019
  • HR Business Partnering, How HR Creates Value, RBL Group, Dec 2019
  • HR Business Partnership, Opalus Partners Group, Oct 2019
  • Fundamentals of HR management, EY People Advisory Services, Apr 2019
  • Saville Wave Professional Styles Accreditation Training, Saville Consulting, Jul 2019
  • Unlock You Organization's Full Potential with Dynamic Work Design Workshop, ShiftGear Work Design, LLC, Oct 2018
  • Agile management workshop series, ShiftGear Work Design, LLC, May - Oct 2018
  • Train the Trainer, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC, Sep 2018
  • Competency Assessor, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC, May 2018
  • Training and Competency, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC, Dec 2017
  • API Q2 Professional, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC, Nov 2017
  • APIQ 2 Leadership, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC, Oct 2017
  • Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification Program, Bronze Level, Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC, May 2015
  • Visual Psycho-diagnostics and Communication skills, NGO Psychological centre, Dec 2013.
  • Leadership workshop, IHRDC, Sep 2013
  • Evacuation and emergency planning (OSHA 7105), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Feb 2012
  • Quality Management System Auditor (QMSA) Issuing, SGS, Jun 2011
  • Health and Safety government rules and regulations, Ministry of Emergency Situations, May 2011
  • Internal QMS auditor course, Moody International, Feb 2010
  • Certified Project Management Associate IPMA Level D, IPMA, Oct 2012

Languages

Azerbaijani (Full Professional), English (Professional Working), Russian (Native), Turkish (Limited working proficiency)

Affiliations

  • Former member of the Board of Directors at International Association for Continuing Education & Training | Petroleum & Natural Gas (IACET PNG)
  • Former editorial board member of "Energy" internal newspaper, SOCAR AQS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR & Quality Manager

Easydrill LLC
07.2024 - Current

HR Consultant (Part-time)

AIR CARGO Azerbaijan
10.2020 - Current

Well-being Projects Coordinator

SOCAR-AQS LLC
07.2020 - 12.2020

HC Advisor

SOCAR-AQS LLC
08.2019 - 07.2020

Head of Learning and Development Department

SOCAR-AQS LLC
10.2014 - 08.2019

Deputy Head of HR and LD Department Acting Head of HR and LD Department (April 2014 - October 2014)

SOCAR-AQS LLC
01.2012 - 10.2014

HR Coordinator

SOCAR-AQS LLC
01.2008 - 12.2011

HR Coordinator

Azeri Drilling LLC
05.2007 - 12.2007

Receptionist

Azeri Drilling LLC
05.2006 - 04.2007

Teacher

Secondary school N 181
09.2003 - 04.2006

BA - Psychology

Western Caspian University

MA - Methods of teaching

Baku Slavic University

BA - Philology

Baku Slavic University
Aleksandra Kruzhalo