Oana F

People and Leadership-oriented HR Manager with over 10 years of experience within a large organization. Strong background in employee relations, leadership development and organizational culture. Recognized for building trust, coaching managers and aligning business objectives with people-centered solutions.

HR Operations Lead | Senior HR Business Partner - APAVITAL

(2020-01)

HR lead for end-to-end employee lifecycle, payroll coordination and policy governance, acting as a single point of contact for people-related matters

• Own HR policies, procedures and internal regulations; ensure compliance with local labor law and company standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement to reduce risk and increase HR service quality.
• Coach managers on feedback, employee relations and performance conversations.
• Advise on complex employee matters; support resolution with fairness and documentation discipline.
• Coordinate payroll inputs for ~500 employees; ensure accuracy and on-time delivery in collaboration with payroll owners.
• Track and interpret HR metrics (joiners/leavers, retention, trends) to support management decisions.
• Contribute to annual budgeting for compensation & benefits for ~500 employees.

HR Specialist | HR Operations & Employee Relations - APAVITAL

(2010-01 - 2020-12)

End-to-end HR operations and employee relations, acting as a stable interface between employees, management, and external institutions in a large-scale organization (+1200 employees).

• Owned the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, integration, internal mobility, and off boarding.
• Acted as primary point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, employment law, and internal procedures.
• Coordinated onboarding programs for ~100 employees/year, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting.
• Delivered HR reporting and insights based on workforce data, supporting management decisions and employee engagement initiatives.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, internal regulations, and CCM.
• Ensured legal compliance, with strong focus on data protection and labor regulations.
• Collaborated closely with payroll and cross-functional teams to ensure operational continuity.
• Represented the company in relation to the Local Labor Office and external stakeholders.
• Coordinated internship and early-career programs, supporting talent pipeline development

Assistant Manager / Project & Operations Support - APAVITAL

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

Project coordination and operational support role, contributing to end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in a people-centric environment.

• Supported project planning and execution across all phases: initiation, tracking, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinated daily project activities, milestones, timelines, and budget tracking to ensure on-time and in-scope delivery.
• Acted as a key communication link between project stakeholders and a target group of ~198 employees.
• Organized and documented project status meetings, providing support in resolving project-related issues and conflicts.
• Prepared project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Supported talent pipeline initiatives and workforce planning recommendations for the target group.
• Contributed to process improvements, focusing on long-term organizational benefits and people development.

Master's Degree - Psychology - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi

Bachelor's Degree - Management - Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi