Aynur Shalbuzova
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Recruiter with experience hiring across Azerbaijan, CIS, Europe, and the UK. Skilled in closing IT and non-IT roles at all levels, from specialists to C-level. Strong background in sourcing, screening, and managing candidates through ATS systems. Experienced in job fairs, university partnerships, and improving interview processes. Known for clear communication with hiring managers and building strong candidate relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Talent Acquisition Specialist
Guavapay
Baku
10.2024 - Current
- Managed the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and placement — for technical roles (IT specialists to C-level), commercial roles (Sales Executive, Account Manager), and compliance & corporate functions (MLRO, Compliance, Legal, Finance) across Azerbaijan, CIS countries, Europe, and the UK HQ;
- Conducted targeted sourcing via hh.az, LinkedIn, and other platforms, applying advanced search techniques (Boolean);
- Screened CVs, held initial interviews, and maintained structured candidate notes, ensuring transparent communication with hiring managers in line with HQ standards (UK policies, GDPR, local regulations);
- Worked with ATS (CleverStaff, Greenhouse) to manage pipelines and ensure smooth, compliant processes;
- Built and developed partnerships with universities to strengthen the junior talent pipeline;
- Trained and supported junior recruiters, sharing sourcing techniques and best practices to improve team performance;
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to define requirements and adjust recruitment strategies.
Impact: - Closed more than 40+ roles annually (both IT and commercial) within agreed timelines, helping to scale teams across multiple regions;
- Reduced average time-to-hire by 20% through optimized sourcing strategies and effective candidate management;
- Successfully established a graduate pipeline with partner universities, leading to consistent junior hires.
Recruiter
PashaPay
Baku
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Recruited candidates for Customer Care and Telesales departments;
- Designed and optimized interview processes for Telesales and contributed to improvements in call center interview workflows;
- Participated in university career fairs to strengthen employer branding and attract young talent;
- Conducted resume screening, scheduled both online and offline interviews, and organized group interview sessions;
- Took part in panel and group interviews with candidates to evaluate soft and hard skills;
- Prepared and presented weekly and monthly recruitment reports for management.
HR Specialist
Fire
Baku
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team's agenda;
- Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates;
- Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process;
- Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings;
- Following up and engaging candidates by maintaining communication throughout the hiring process;
- Sourcing and shortlisting candidates using a variety of search channels;
- Conduct preliminary screening to create a pool of qualified candidates;
- Giving information about documents for applying for National Visa;
- Complete application forms for National and Temporary Visa
Take appointment to the embassy ; - Make sure that process is going smoothly
- Follow up candidates who applies for work in abroad
Education
MBA - Business Relations
UNEC
Azerbaijan05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Are Studies of European Countries
Khazar University
Azerbaijan05-2017
Skills
- International Recruitment;
- Sourcing Skills;
- ATS Management;
- Stakeholder Management;
- Training & Mentoring Juniors;
- Candidate Experience Improvement Recruitment Reporting & Analytics
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Mark Pritula- Modern Recruiter
- Mark Pritula- Competencies in an interview process
- SHRM Essentials of Human Resources
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leading Talent Acquisition Specialist
Guavapay
10.2024 - Current
Recruiter
PashaPay
12.2023 - 10.2024
HR Specialist
Fire
07.2022 - 12.2023
MBA - Business Relations
UNEC
Bachelor of Science - Are Studies of European Countries
Khazar University