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$17  / per hour

Years of experience

5+

About

Strategic HR leader with expertise across all HR domains. Currently, I serve as a Senior HR Consultant at IPIX in New York, providing strategic HR guidance in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Organizational Development. Previously, I worked at Renderforest in Armenia as an HR Business Partner and Team Lead, where I aligned HR initiatives with business goals and managed recruitment processes. I also have experience as an HR Manager, having established the HR framework from scratch, covering all HR functions. My academic background includes a PhD in Psychology from Universität Salzburg, Austria, and both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yerevan State University, Armenia. Fluent in Armenian, English, and Russian, with upper-intermediate proficiency in German, I bring a multicultural perspective and comprehensive HR expertise to any organization.

Tech Stack

Human Resources (HR), Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Excel

Experience

  • Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuously improve HR processes and initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented targeted programs and policies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between HR strategies and overall business goals.
  • HR Planning, HR Technology, HR Analytics, Recruitment and Staffing, HR Policy Development, Employee Relations, Leadership and Supervision and more.

Employment history

SENIOR HR CONSULTANT, IPIX, New York, USA(remote) October 2023 - since

Providing strategic counsel and guidance to organizations across a spectrum of human resource management domains, encompassing Strategic HR Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Policy Development, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, HR Analytics, HR Technology, Training and Development and more.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER, Renderforest, Yerevan, Armenia January 2023 - November 2023

Strategically align human resources initiatives with organizational objectives, collaborating closely with leadership to elevate operational efficiency and cultivate a culture of employee engagement. Proficiently managing talent, driving transformative change, and ensure that our HR practices synergize seamlessly with the overarching success of the business.

HR TEAM LEAD, Renderforest March 2021 - December 2022

Overseeing and coordinating the activities of the HR team, as well as managing recruitment processes, providing guidance on employee relations, overseeing performance management, and ensuring the implementation of HR policies and procedures.

HR MANAGER, Renderforest April 2019 - March 2021

Independently established the entire HR framework from scratches, encompassing the design and implementation of all HR functions within the organization. This included Strategic HR Planning, HR Technology, HR Analytics, Recruitment and Staffing, HR Policy Development, Employee Relations, Leadership and Supervision, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Legal Compliance, Employee Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Termination and Offboarding, Health and Safety, and Communication.

PHD RESEARCHER, Universität Salzburg August 2018 - August 2020

Perform comprehensive research in the field of psychology, including designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results to contribute to the academic body of knowledge.
Prepare and publish research papers in reputable academic journals, and present findings at conferences and seminars to disseminate knowledge and gain feedback from the academic community.
Work closely with professors, fellow researchers, and other academic staff to develop research proposals, secure funding, and support interdisciplinary projects.

RESEARCH CONSULTANT(Recruiter), Latzer Associates Group January 2017 - July 2018

Industries:
-Automotive, Consumer Goods
-Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Green
-Technology, Health Care, Industrial
-Pharmaceutical, Professional Services Technology
-Transportation

PSYCHOLOGIST-TRAINER, Jugendzentrum, JUZ September 2015 - June 2016

Coordinator of the Jugendzentrum (Youth Center), organizing trainings and workshops for the entire staff, work with refugees and immigrants, provide psychological support.

PSYCHOLOGIST/ DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR, Anania Shirakatsy Lyceum, Educational Complex October 2013 - October 2015

Conducting strategic analysis and orchestrating the daily activities of the department, providing comprehensive administrative support, formulating criteria for open positions, crafting job descriptions and document specifications, overseeing the recruitment process, managing onboarding, employee development, conducting needs assessments, and coordinating training initiatives.

Education history

Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg, Austria March 2016 - June 2020 PhD Psychology
Yerevan State University, Armenia September 2011 - June 2013 Master's degree Psychology
Yerevan State University, Armenia September 2007 - June 2011 Bachelor's degree Psychology
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