CORINA NICOLETA MATEI
Iasi
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 9+ years of experience in talent management, change leadership, and organizational development. Former HR Manager and Steering Board Member at CGM Software Romania, where I managed up to 235 employees while contributing to executive-level strategic decisions. Recognized for aligning HR strategies with long-term growth objectives in highly dynamic environments. Adept at guiding transformation, mediating conflict with diplomacy, and designing people-first solutions that foster engagement, retention, and service excellence. I integrate creativity with strategy to drive meaningful, sustainable impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager & Steering Board Member
CGM Software Romania
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed comprehensive HR operations for up to 235 employees across multiple departments
- Served as Steering Board Member, contributing to executive-level strategic decisions and organizational direction
- Collaborated with C-suite leadership on HR strategy development aligned with business objectives
- Led employee relations initiatives, grievance handling, and complex conflict resolution processes
- Oversaw end-to-end talent lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention programs
- Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs
- Ensured full compliance with Romanian labor law and international HR standards
- Developed comprehensive succession planning and leadership pipeline strategies
- Managed compensation and benefits frameworks to support talent attraction and retention
HR Administrator
CGM Software Romania
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Coordinated HR team activities and supported recruitment processes
- Maintained employee records and managed HR databases
- Prepared HR reports and presentations on key metrics (turnover, retention)
- Assisted payroll with accurate employee data and compliance
- Acted as the first point of contact with external partners and vendors
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CGM Software Romania
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns across departments
- Built strong pipelines of active and passive candidates
- Represented the company at job fairs and recruitment events
HR Consultant
Premian
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Planned and executed recruitment projects, advising managers on hiring
- Built long-term candidate and client relationships
Communications Responsible
Premian
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed customer database and promoted company image
- Planned workshops and trainings, developing marketing materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Iasi06-2014
High School Diploma -
Liceul Pedagogic "Scoala Normală Vasile Lupu"
Iasi07-2011
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership & Transformation
- Change & Culture Management
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Succession Planning & Leadership Pipelines
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy
- Innovative HR Practices
Certification
- Positive Power and Influence Program | onTARGET (2024)
- Positive Negotiation, Negotiation Strategy & Tactics, Advanced Negotiation Workshop
- Lead Others Program | onTARGET (2023)
- Building Relationships, Adult Communication, Leading Teams through Change, Conflict Management
- Lead Yourself Program | onTARGET (2022)
- Communication & Behaviour Style, Transactional Analysis, Time Matrix, Assertive Communication
- Effective Communication Workshop | EDUROM (2022)
- Process Communication Model | onTARGET (2021)
- Situational Leadership Training | EDUROM (2021)
- Building a Feedback Culture Workshop | EDUROM (2020)
- LEADERS School | LEADERS Foundation (2016)
- European Economic Integration, Jean Monnet Course | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (2014)
LANGUAGES
Romanian: Native
English: Full Professional
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Elevated HR function to strategic partnership level by serving as Steering Board Member and co-developing organizational strategies
- Successfully managed comprehensive HR operations for up to 235 employees across diverse departments
- Built succession planning programs to ensure continuity of leadership and talent pipelines
- Enhanced retention and morale through tailored employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs
- Led change management initiatives supporting organizational growth and adaptation
Hobbies and Interests
Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Ethnology, Neuroscience, Creative Pursuits: Design, Arts, Design Thinking, System Thinking, Foresight;
Reading, Drawing/Painting, Hiking, Paragliding, Sky Diving, Baking, Dancing
Timeline
HR Manager & Steering Board Member
CGM Software Romania
03.2021 - 10.2024
HR Administrator
CGM Software Romania
10.2018 - 03.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CGM Software Romania
09.2016 - 09.2018
HR Consultant
Premian
04.2015 - 10.2015
Communications Responsible
Premian
09.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
High School Diploma -
Liceul Pedagogic "Scoala Normală Vasile Lupu"
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