Aytaj Ibadova
Baku
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented HR Specialist with a strong foundation in organizational learning and development. Passionate about continuous learning and dedicated to applying innovative HR solutions to drive organizational success. Experienced in end-to-end recruitment, employee training, and strategic workforce planning. Skilled in designing and implementing training programs, developing HR policies, and enhancing employee performance and retention. Committed to fostering a culture of growth, learning, and efficiency, while aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to achieve sustainable success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Recruiter
AZERLEX C o n s u l t i n g & O u t s o u r c i n g G r o u p
Baku
07.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
- Collaborated with clients to understand hiring needs and align candidates with company culture.
- Utilized job boards and search techniques to source and track applicants effectively.
- Conducted structured interviews and competency-based assessments to evaluate candidates.
- Led salary negotiations and offer processes, ensuring client-candidate alignment.
- Provided market insights and hiring trends to support strategic workforce planning.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and candidates to enhance employer branding.
Board Member
"Agrovolunteers" Youth Organization
Baku
04.2022 - Current
- Overseeing the overall operations of the organization.
- Developing and approving strategic plans and policies.
- Ensuring processes alignment with the organization’s vision and mission.
- Monitoring organizational performance and accountability.
- Representing the organization in key stakeholder meetings.
- Building partnerships and advocating for the organization.
- Resolving high-level issues and conflicts.
- Providing guidance to management and regional departments.
- Participating in making key decisions to ensure organizational success.
Leading Consultant of Learning & Development Unit
The Ministy of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku
09.2020 - Current
- Design and implement employee training programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Identify training needs and create customized learning solutions to enhance workforce performance.
- Develop and enforce HR policies for efficient workforce management.
- Evaluate and improve training effectiveness to ensure desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with leadership to align learning strategies with business objectives.
- Manage training sessions and workshops, developing supporting materials.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning to drive employee growth and align with the Ministry’s vision.
Head of Regional Affairs Department
"Agrovolunteers" Youth Organization
Baku
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Management of volunteers across 54 regions
- Conducting monitoring and evaluation of processes
- Establishing an electronic database
- Training youth and developing improvement programs
- Identifying and resolving the problems of volunteers
- Accepting and implementing volunteers’ ideas.
Human Resources Intern
State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan
Baku
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in recruitment and selection processes, including CV screening and interview scheduling.
- Supported onboarding and orientation of new employees, preparing documentation and facilitating training.
- Maintained employee records and updated HR databases in line with policies.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
- Coordinated training programs and tracked participant progress.
- Conducted research on HR best practices and labor laws to inform decision-making.
- Supported employee engagement initiatives and performance evaluations.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku07-2022
Bachelor of Science - American Studies
Baku State University
Baku06-2020
Skills
- Training development
- Policies implementation
- Recruiting
- HR program development
- Talent management
- Recruitment strategies
- Employee engagement
- Employee surveys
- HR policy/procedure development
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Organizational development
- Talent acquisition
- Personnel relations
- Employee onboarding
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - 15 July 2024
- “Seminar on Human Resources for Azerbaijan” organized by Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China - 6-26 September 2022
- Training and Development Specialist Program organized by Deloitte Academy - 1, 6, 8, 15, 22 December 2022
- VII HR Conference in Georgia "HR Challenges" - 14 May 2019
- Regional Rural Youth Forum for Central Asia and Europe in Budapest, Hungary - 28-30 October 2023
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Freelance Recruiter
AZERLEX C o n s u l t i n g & O u t s o u r c i n g G r o u p
07.2024 - Current
Board Member
"Agrovolunteers" Youth Organization
04.2022 - Current
Leading Consultant of Learning & Development Unit
The Ministy of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
09.2020 - Current
Human Resources Intern
State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan
11.2018 - 02.2019
Head of Regional Affairs Department
"Agrovolunteers" Youth Organization
10.2018 - 04.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Bachelor of Science - American Studies
Baku State University