Gunel Mahmudova
Baku
Summary
Organizational Development Manager with 7 years of experience driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Skilled in talent development, and aligning OD initiatives with business goals. Proficient in conducting assessments, optimizing workflows, and delivering data-driven improvements. Strong expertise in leadership development, stakeholder collaboration. Committed to fostering innovation and continuous growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Development Manager
Azerbaijan Artificial Intelligence Lab
Baku
06.2024 - Current
- Designing and implementing strategies for workforce planning, employee engagement, and cultural transformation.
- Developing and implementing OD strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to identify organizational challenges and growth opportunities.
- Designing leadership training programs to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Identifying and grooming high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Coaching executives and managers on effective leadership and team management practices.
- Improving performance appraisal systems and aligning them with organizational goals.
- Establishing clear KPIs and metrics for individual, team, and organizational performance.
- Supporting managers in delivering constructive feedback and performance coaching.
- Assessing and defining the organization's culture and ensuring alignment with business values.
- Leading initiatives to build and sustain a strong, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.
Leading Organisational Development Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency
Baku
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducting employee engagement surveys and analyzing results.
- Developing and implementing action plans to improve engagement and reduce turnover.
- Promoting initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and workplace morale.
- Leading initiatives to define, strengthen, and embed organizational culture.
- Conducting assessments to evaluate organizational health, culture, and readiness for change.
- Partnering with HR and L&D teams to align training programs with organizational needs.
HR Specialist
Baku Sea Trade Port
Baku
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Developing and conducting new-hire orientation programs.
- Preparing onboarding materials (contracts, policies, welcome kits).
- Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
- Addressing employee concerns, grievances, or conflicts.
- Promoting a positive work environment.
- Managing employee records in HR systems.
- Generating reports on HR metrics (turnover rates, hiring trends, etc.).
- Supporting the implementation of HR technology solutions.
- Coordinated training sessions to ensure staff had the necessary skills to meet job requirements.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Azerbaijan01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Azerbaijan01-2016
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Analytical mindset
- Time management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting strategies and initiatives
Timeline
Process Development Manager
Azerbaijan Artificial Intelligence Lab
06.2024 - Current
Leading Organisational Development Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency
06.2022 - 07.2024
HR Specialist
Baku Sea Trade Port
05.2017 - 06.2022
MBA - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
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