ROYA ALAKBAROVA
Baku
Summary
Experienced HR Professional with leadership experience in Project Management, Consumer Goods, FMCG, Real estate, Sales and Production. Focused on revamping benefits plans and compensation frameworks to align with company cost and quality goals. Proficient in commission plans, benefits programs, and worker's compensation. A big-picture thinker with respectful and resilient nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Of Compensation and Benefits
Aztelekom LLC / Baktelekom LLC
Baku
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Government Agency
- Working closely with Deputy CEO to guide Group Compensation and Benefits strategy;
- Implementing the reward strategy to include: incentive plan management, salary benchmarking and compensation events such as bonus and salary review;
- Designing compensation packages and bonus programs, policies, and procedures that align with the company's strategic plan;
- Implementing SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Module;
- Developing incentives and employee wellness programs (Voluntary Medical Insurance);
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements
- Government Agency
Director, Rewards & Engagement
Avromed Company CJSC
Baku
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Working closely with CHRO to guide Rewards and Employee Engagement strategy;
- Leading all job evaluation, grading, and benchmarking activities, external survey data collection, and analysis;
- Implementing the reward strategy to include: incentive plan management, salary benchmarking, benefits management, and compensation events such as bonus and salary review;
- Designing compensation packages and bonus programs, policies, and procedures that align with the company's strategic plan;
- Developing incentives and employee wellness programs (Voluntary Medical Insurance, Employee Loyalty Card);
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements
Senior Group Manager, Compensation and Benefits
Pepsi Bottlers Azerbaijan
Baku
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: 12 Companies Including Pepsi Bottlers Azerbaijan, Milla And Delta Distribution
- Developing consistent compensation policies by organizational objectives and work culture;
- Manage special projects (Job evaluation, Total Rewards) on a variety of compensation programs, policies, and related matters;
- Perform data analysis to determine the best pay and benefit plans;
- Renew the compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs;
- Conducting different surveys to determine the benefits and pay rates;
- Recommend benefits program changes/ improvements based on market analysis;
- Research, analyze and establish salary ranges and wages for management and administrative positions;
- Partner with Senior Leadership to facilitate annual merit increases and bonus programs; create compensation targets for new or replacement positions
- 12 Companies Including Pepsi Bottlers Azerbaijan, Milla And Delta Distribution
HR Director
AGA Group
Baku
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: 5 Companies including Real Estate, Agriculture and A non-banking credit organisation
- Directs the functional areas of Human Resources including, personnel records, employee relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, organizational development, workers compensation, safety, training, and special projects;
- Develops, updates, and manages policies and procedures;
- Directs the training, planning, and skill building of the HR staff to prepare them for future growth for the company and individual career paths;
- Promotes ethical and cultural awareness to the workforce through training, development, and consultation;
- Reports monthly KPI reporting as determined by CEO;
- Actively participates in the interviewing, and hiring process
- 5 Companies including Real Estate, Agriculture and A non-banking credit organisation
Recruitment Consultant (Headhunter)
Gilan Holding
Baku
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Design and implement an overall recruiting strategy;
- Onboard new employees to become fully integrated;
- Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices;
- Provide analytical and well-documented recruiting reports based on recruitment policy;
- Promote the company's reputation as the 'best place to work'
Group HR Manager
VMF and Harley Davidson
Baku
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy;
- Manage the recruitment and selection process;
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization;
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance;
- Maintain pay plan and benefits program;
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
HR Expert/Compensation and Benefits
Tekfen Construction and Installation Co. Inc.
Baku - Istanbul
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Prepare job descriptions, job analysis, job evaluations, and job classifications;
- Participate in salary and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits;
- Develop a consistent compensation philosophy in line with the work culture and organizational objectives;
- Ensure that compensation practices comply with current legislation (pay equity, labor code, etc.);
- Assess employee's needs by conducting organizational psychology surveys to find out what motivates and engages employees;
- Differentiate pay systems to invest in the segments of the workforce that contribute the most value;
- Conduct periodic audits and prepare reports
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Relations And Affairs
UNEC - Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan07.2011
Exchange Program - International Relations
Istanbul University
TurkeySkills
- Management support
- Strategy development
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment and staffing
- Metric tracking
- Policy and procedure writing
Certification
- HR Management Training - Istanbul University (2011)
- Job Evaluation Training -HAY Group (2014)
- Oracle HR Module – Oracle Istanbul (2012)
- KPI and Performance Management Training – KPI Consulting LTD (2019)
- Career Coaching - Thomas Turkey (2017)
- OKR Certifications - Coursera (2023)
Languages
- Azerbaijani - Native
- Turkish - Fluent
- English - Advanced
- Russian - Upper intermediate
REFERENCES
- Fakhri Gurbanov|Advisor to CEO|Aztelekom LLC - (050) 251 07 01
- Sara Javlalova|CHRO|Avromed LLC - (055) 252 03 24
- Elshan Valizada|CHRO|Pepsi Bottlers Azerbaijan - (050) 260 61 11
Timeline
Head Of Compensation and Benefits
Aztelekom LLC / Baktelekom LLC
12.2023 - Current
Director, Rewards & Engagement
Avromed Company CJSC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Group Manager, Compensation and Benefits
Pepsi Bottlers Azerbaijan
12.2020 - 10.2022
HR Director
AGA Group
11.2018 - 11.2020
Recruitment Consultant (Headhunter)
Gilan Holding
02.2018 - 05.2018
Group HR Manager
VMF and Harley Davidson
11.2015 - 09.2017
HR Expert/Compensation and Benefits
Tekfen Construction and Installation Co. Inc.
12.2012 - 04.2015
- HR Management Training - Istanbul University (2011)
- Job Evaluation Training -HAY Group (2014)
- Oracle HR Module – Oracle Istanbul (2012)
- KPI and Performance Management Training – KPI Consulting LTD (2019)
- Career Coaching - Thomas Turkey (2017)
- OKR Certifications - Coursera (2023)
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Relations And Affairs
UNEC - Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Exchange Program - International Relations
Istanbul University
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