Alina Vladuca

Strategic and results-driven HR professional with a proven capability to manage comprehensive HR functions, drive organizational engagement, and partner with senior leadership. Demonstrated expertise in leading HR operations, implementing strategic engagement initiatives, supporting performance and talent management, and executing cyclical HR processes. Combines strong academic grounding in business and HR management with hands-on leadership experience in fast-paced hospitality environments.

Maternity leave (2025-01 – Present)

HR Officer / Acting HR Manager at The Cadogan, a Belmond Hotel (2024 – 2025)

Acted as HR Manager in the absence of the HR Director, reporting directly to the Area HR Director to align people strategies with business goals. Provided expert advice and coaching to Heads of Department and employees on complex HR policies, employee relations, and performance management. Partnered with leadership on employee relations issues, including discipline, grievances, and performance, handled with confidentiality and professionalism.

Oversaw end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, offboarding, payroll administration, and employee benefits to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Led a major digital transformation by converting all employee files and HR processes from paper to online systems.
• Collaborated with the Finance Director and General Manager to update payroll processes and record-keeping accuracy.
• Introduced new and updated existing HR policies to ensure strict compliance with employment law.
• Designed and delivered training for all Heads of Department and employees regarding HR policies and the Fourth HRIS system.

HR Officer at Z Hotels (2021– 2024)

Managed the full end-to-end employee lifecycle while maintaining people data integrity across multiple systems, including AccessPeople. Supported the review, improvement, and implementation of up-to-date HR policies, processes, and templates. Actively partnered with the HRBP to execute cyclical HR processes—including Absence Management, Performance, Salary Reviews, Recruitment, and Engagement—by preparing data, generating analytical reports, and communicating key actions and deadlines.

• Introduced and managed the Happiness Index as an engagement tool, utilizing data insights to build targeted action plans that achieved an annual score of 92% happiness across all hotels.
• Managed participation processes for hospitality competitions, successfully winning 2 awards (Caterer Top 30 Best Places to Work In Hospitality Award and Springboard Best Recruitment Initiative Award).

Recruitment Officer at Z Hotels (2021– 2024)

Partnered closely with the HRBP and Hiring Managers to ensure sourcing and talent acquisition strategies aligned seamlessly with broader HR and business objectives. Collaborated with Heads of Department to forecast talent requirements, execute hiring plans, and manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for 14 hotels, including senior-level hiring and internal promotions. Provided an efficient and good experience for every candidate from the application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations and closing of candidates.

• Reduced the Recruitment cost by 20% Year-on-Year.
• Developed a successful Internship program to bridge workforce gaps, managing university relationships, job descriptions, and intern integration, resulting in high conversion rates.
• Awarded the MBA Placement Recognition Award from the University of Greenwich and the Excellence in Career Development Award by Springboard.
• Established long-lasting partnerships with charitable organizations such as Springboard, Saira Hospitality, and Hospitality Action.

Member Services Representative at Nationwide Building Society (2021– 2021)

Assisted customers with financial transactions, provided information, and cross-sold bank products while collaborating across departments to meet client needs.

BA in Business Studies with HR Management – West London University (2017– 2021)

Level 5 in Management and Leadership – Chartered Management Institute (2023)