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KAROLINA KUTNAROVA

Kirkland

Summary

Results-driven HR leader with a proven track record of optimizing HR operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic workforce initiatives. Skilled in HR project management and employee relations, with a talent for building strong relationships and implementing HR frameworks that fuel organizational growth and enhance workplace culture. Passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing environments that empower employees and align with business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/Lead Consultant

Kronos Consulting
Dubai
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed and established an HR framework, aiding company growth from 2 to 100 employees.
  • Created successful recruitment and retention plans, reducing employee turnover by 15% for a 250-employee marketing firm.
  • Delivered expert advice on employment law compliance to resolve HR-related issues.

HR Administrator

Bayut / Dubizzle
Dubai
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led a team of five HR professionals in managing HR operations for the Dubai office, overseeing a workforce of 700 employees.
  • Utilized data analysis to identify areas for improvement and streamline HR processes, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to implement changes to HR policies and documentation in alignment with UAE labor law updates, enhancing organizational compliance, and mitigating legal risks.
  • Authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR operations processes, optimizing workflow consistency.
  • Successfully managed employee relations issues, including performance management and grievances, fostering a positive work environment, and minimizing disruptions.
  • Conducted thorough HR audits of employee files, ensuring 100% audit compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

HR Manager

Ahli United Bank
London
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Led a team of three HR professionals overseeing HR functions for a 125-employee London office, achieving a 10% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Ensured business continuity during Covid-19, maintaining uninterrupted operations, including amending staff policies to incorporate WFH, and subsequently the return-to-work guidelines.
  • Reduced recruitment costs by $50k annually through targeted talent acquisition strategies, reduced time-to-hire from 45 to 30 days, and a 50% decrease in the 6-month attrition rate.
  • Achieved 100% compliance with local and global regulations, eliminating legal penalties and fines.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, saving $30k in HR-related expenses annually.
  • Developed the Employee Handbook, ensuring alignment with industry standards, to ensure that the department passed the global HR audit successfully.
  • Communicated employee feedback and suggestions to the CEO, resulting in a change to an open and transparent employee culture.

HR Administrator

Swiss Reinsurance
London
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Led a team of four and reported to the HR Manager, providing comprehensive HR support to 950 UK staff.
  • Achieved legal compliance with Brexit requirements through successful HR initiatives.
  • Managed rewards and benefits while offering comprehensive advisory support on leave and absence within the organization.
  • Led the recruitment process for six temporary employees, provided leadership and guidance to ensure that tasks/projects were completed on time and to specification.
  • Ensured accurate and reliable payroll for team of 950, achieving an error rate under 0.01%.
  • Created comprehensive process guides and SOPs covering recruitment and onboarding, time management, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
  • Provided support to, and collaborated with the compliance team to clear a long-standing backlog of background checks.

HR Administrator

KPMG
London
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Day-to-day responsibilities included monitoring/actioning the HR shared email address, overseeing audits, completing payroll tasks, and collaborating with the HR advisory team for absence management and other tasks
  • Facilitated and delivered all corporate induction days for up to 12 new joiners a month, including leading collaborations with senior members of the team
  • Ensuring internal stakeholder approval for new initiatives while providing counsel when required

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
01.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY

PRAGUE COLLEGE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL STUDIES
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
06.2014

Skills

  • HR project management
  • HR framework development
  • HR policy implementation
  • HR legal compliance
  • HR partnering
  • Talent management
  • Employee relations
  • Workforce planning
  • Talent acquisition
  • Engagement
  • Performance management
  • Total compensation
  • Employment Law
  • HR strategy
  • Global strategic human resources management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Decision Making
  • Change Management

Certification

  • SPHR
  • CIPD Level 7 Diploma

Timeline

Founder/Lead Consultant

Kronos Consulting
06.2022 - Current

HR Administrator

Bayut / Dubizzle
11.2021 - 05.2022

HR Manager

Ahli United Bank
03.2019 - 05.2020

HR Administrator

Swiss Reinsurance
04.2018 - 02.2019

HR Administrator

KPMG
04.2016 - 03.2018

MASTER OF SCIENCE - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY

PRAGUE COLLEGE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL STUDIES

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