Violeta Antonescu
HR Professional
Bucharest
Summary
Enthusiastic and positive HR professional, open to learning and comfortable with change and ambiguity that sometimes comes with it. Results-driven, skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior HR Generalist
Allianz Partners Romania
09.2023 - Current
- Guide leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on employment law issues, reducing potential liabilities for the organization.
- Developed succession planning strategies to identify high-potential employees for leadership positions within the company.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure company-wide compliance with industry standards.
- Facilitated annual performance reviews that offered constructive feedback, setting goals for professional growth and development among staff members.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while optimizing employee satisfaction through competitive offerings.
- Developed strategies to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members on time each pay period.
- Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
HR Manager
Allianz Partners Romania
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Guide leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on employment law issues, reducing potential liabilities for the organization.
- Developed succession planning strategies to identify high-potential employees for leadership positions within the company.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure company-wide compliance with industry standards.
- Facilitated annual performance reviews that offered constructive feedback, setting goals for professional growth and development among staff members.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while optimizing employee satisfaction through competitive offerings.
- Developed strategies to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members on time each pay period.
- Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees.
HR Business Partner Global Services | Motorparts | Performance Solution
Tenneco
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
HR Business Partner
Allianz Partners Romania
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- Championed change management efforts during company restructures, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining morale during transitions.
- Created a strong employer brand by promoting company values and showcasing positive work culture both internally and externally.
- Administered benefits programs, optimizing cost-effectiveness while providing valuable offerings to employees.
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
HR Generalist
Allianz Partners Romania
08.2017 - 03.2021
- As Senior HR Generalist in Allianz Partners I provide HR expertise support for managers and employees
- I deal with complex or sensitive day tot day people management challenges and topics
- Managing employee relation activities and act as HR SPOC
- Coordinating Employee Engagement Program and attrition management which to facilitate employees retention
- Initiating procedures & policy reviews and ensuring implementation ; HR policies support provided to all employees
- Induction & Exit process management
- Periodical or ad-hoc reports issued to support HR practices implementation/intervention/analysis
- Coordinating and supervising admin & payroll area
- Manage Compensation & Benefits area
- My recent results and achievements brought me the "Employee of the Quarter Award"
HR Specialist
VP Holdings
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Recruitment and selection for entry and middle level positions (administrative, accounting, acquisitions, translator, HR, IT, engineering, etc)
- Induction & Exit process management
- Working closely with the management, analyzing attrition and finding out solution for employee retention
- Admin area management (new hires, addendums, exit, certificates)
- Verifying and realizing job descriptions when needed; for the existing ones, keeping them updated and consistent
- Keeping track of annual medical exams and update the date base
HR Specialist
Banca Romaneasca
10.2008 - 09.2014
- Admin area management (new hires, addendums, exit, certificates)
- Keeping records up to date in SAP
- Providing the necessary documentation for retirement files
- Collecting and verifying the accuracy of sick leave requests
- Maintain job descriptions and job evaluations updated and consistent
HR Inspector
Tunart Construct
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Managing employee personal files
- Drafting of the documentation related to the modification or termination individual work contracts
- Maintaining relationships with state institutions
- Managing the work permit applications for foreigners
- Preparing payrolls, monthly statements and recording these to the specialized public institutions
Education
Bachelor's degree - Public Administration
Bucharest University, Faculty of Letters - College of Public Administration and Secretary
01.2000 - 04.2003
Bachelor's degree - Marketing and International Economic Relations
Spiru Haret University
01.2006 - 04.2009
Skills
- HR Consulting
- Performance Management
- Employment law compliance
- Labor Relations
- HR processes
- Succession Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Employee Relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
HR as a Business Partner - LinkedIn
Accomplishments
- One of the 7 finalists at the Romanian Business Services Forum & Awards 2024 for HR Manager of the Year Category
- 3rd Place at the Association of Business Service Leaders Awards 2024 for Colleague of the Year Category
Timeline
Senior HR Generalist
Allianz Partners Romania
09.2023 - Current
HR Manager
Allianz Partners Romania
08.2022 - 09.2023
HR Business Partner Global Services | Motorparts | Performance Solution
Tenneco
10.2021 - 09.2022
HR Business Partner
Allianz Partners Romania
03.2021 - 10.2021
HR Generalist
Allianz Partners Romania
08.2017 - 03.2021
HR Specialist
VP Holdings
09.2014 - 08.2017
HR Specialist
Banca Romaneasca
10.2008 - 09.2014
HR Inspector
Tunart Construct
07.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor's degree - Marketing and International Economic Relations
Spiru Haret University
01.2006 - 04.2009
Bachelor's degree - Public Administration
Bucharest University, Faculty of Letters - College of Public Administration and Secretary
01.2000 - 04.2003
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