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Asif Badalov

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

Strategic HR Executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across multinational corporations, government institutions, and large-scale industrial groups. Proven track record in driving organisational transformation, optimising talent strategies, building high-performing cultures, and aligning HR operations with long-term business objectives. Recognised for delivering measurable impact through workforce optimisation, leadership development, policy reform, and end-to-end HR governance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor to the Chairman / Management Board Member

State Medical-Social Expertise & Rehabilitation Agency

04.2024 - Current

Lead the HR strategy and organisation-wide people transformation initiatives.
Direct the implementation of the national FRAP (State Rehabilitation Program).
Drive the Reasonable Accommodation Project to enhance accessibility and inclusion.

CEO / Senior Consultant-HR

ABA Services LLC

Baku, Azerbaijan

03.2009 - Current

Executed workforce diagnostics and HR audits to identify capability gaps and improvement areas.
Designed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business objectives, enhancing workforce planning.
Developed competency frameworks, job architectures, career pathways, and grading structures for organizational clarity.
Created comprehensive recruitment processes, including employer branding and selection tools to attract top talent.
Established performance management systems utilizing KPIs, OKRs, and 360° feedback mechanisms.
Constructed compensation frameworks and salary benchmarks to ensure competitive employee rewards.
Delivered learning programs and leadership academies to foster employee growth and development.
Facilitated organizational change management initiatives to support culture transformation and restructuring.

Group CHRO / Board Member

GP Cotton Holdings

09.2022 - 01.2024

Developed and executed a global Talent Strategy across a 7000+ workforce.
Reduced recruitment costs by 35% through sourcing optimisation and process redesign.
Lowered turnover by 5% by overhauling onboarding and employee integration frameworks.
Introduced succession planning across critical business units to strengthen leadership pipelines.
Oversaw HR, Admin, Legal, and Safety divisions, ensuring governance and operational excellence.

Organisational Development Director / Senior Expert

Ekvita Consulting & Lausberg

06.2019 - 08.2022

Led government and EU-funded HR transformation and institutional capacity-building initiatives.
Directed the development of 820 Occupational & Qualification Standards across the labour market.
Designed and delivered workforce planning frameworks for MLSPP (EU/IBF project).
Built national entrepreneurship training programs to develop SME capabilities.

HR Director

PGI Azerbaijan (Shahdagh Hotels Group)

02.2017 - 02.2018

Redefined HR as a strategic partner contributing to business growth.
Reduced annual turnover from 25% to 3% by implementing retention and culture-enhancement strategies.
Launched company-wide learning, development, and internship programs.

HR & Admin Head

Trofina ME FZC UAE

01.2014 - 01.2016

HR & Admin Director

AzGroup – AzMDF

01.2011 - 01.2014

HR, OD & ICT Manager / SPVR / HR Contract Officer

BOS Shelf LLC (BP Projects)

01.2002 - 01.2011

Lawyer

Deep Water Jacket Building Plant (DWJBP)