Maria Diana Andreescu
Senior HR Business Partner
Bucharest
Summary
Skilled in talent management, conflict resolution, and organizational development.
Possesses deep insights into employee relations and talent management, coupled with strategic planning abilities.
Utilizes collaborative approaches to enhance team performance and organizational culture. Track record of implementing effective HR policies and resolving complex employee relations issues.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
Honeywell
Bucharest
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents of harassment or discrimination, ensuring a safe environment for all employees.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Created succession plans, preparing the organization for future leadership needs.
- Reduced turnover rate by developing comprehensive talent retention programs.
- Complied with employment laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks to the company.
- Fostered strong relationships between employees and management through open-door policies and regular feedback sessions.
- Improved organizational culture by promoting diversity and inclusion practices.
- Increased employee satisfaction levels with effective communication strategies.
- Developed high-performing teams through targeted training and development programs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, resulting in improved working relationships.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR strategies and initiatives.
- Collaborated with business leaders to align HR objectives with strategic goals.
- Optimized workforce planning by utilizing data-driven insights for talent acquisition efforts.
- Implemented performance management systems to drive accountability and goal achievement.
- Managed the onboarding process for new employees.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Analyzed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Established competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract top talent in the industry.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
Individual and Corporate Coach
Freelance
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Established long-term relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and follow-up services as needed to ensure continued success in their careers.
- Evaluated client strengths and weaknesses using assessments, helping them gain self-awareness and develop targeted action plans for improvement.
- Enhanced client career progression by providing personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual goals and strengths.
- Promoted the importance of work-life balance by teaching clients techniques for managing stress, setting boundaries, and maintaining self-care during their job search process.
- Assisted clients in identifying transferable skills and effectively communicating them during interviews, leading to higher job offer rates.
- Provided support during career transitions by offering guidance on navigating change, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles.
- Developed comprehensive career plans for clients, resulting in successful job placements and promotions within their desired fields.
Senior HR Business Partner
BCR (CIT ONE)
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Directed the HR transition during CIT One’s separation from BCR, establishing independent HR operations aligned with regulatory standards.
- Led change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions.
- Created and implemented new HR policies, performance management systems, and automated workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Designed career paths and succession plans for key roles, enhancing organizational stability.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents of harassment or discrimination, ensuring a safe environment for all employees.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Create HR related policies for 1800 employees at company level. Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Implemented performance management systems to drive accountability and goal achievement.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Optimized workforce planning by utilizing data-driven insights for talent acquisition efforts.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Reduced turnover rate by developing comprehensive talent retention programs.
TA & Organizational Development Manager
Teleperformance
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Strengthened leadership capabilities within the organization by developing targeted coaching programs for managers.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by creating targeted retention strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective talent management strategies.
- Improved communication across departments by promoting collaboration and facilitating regular interdepartmental meetings.
- Achieved greater workforce alignment by revising job descriptions to accurately reflect roles and responsibilities.
- Developed high-impact succession planning strategies to ensure continuity in key leadership positions across the organization.
- Streamlined HR processes to support efficient talent acquisition, increasing overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Designed customized onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the organization.
- Developed and executed comprehensive change management plans for successful company-wide initiatives.
- Enhanced employee performance by implementing new training programs and organizational strategies.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among employees, promoting open dialogue, mutual understanding, and productive working relationships.
- Fostered diversity and inclusion within the workplace by implementing educational workshops and inclusive policies.
- Optimized resource allocation through effective workforce planning processes and tools.
- Ensured compliance with Teleperformance group standards by conducting regular audits of organizational practices, policies, procedures.
- Developed and improved hiring and recruitment strategies to optimize workforce.
- Presented reports highlighted proposed changes regarding performance and efficiency enhancement.
- Completed interviews with potential employees to identify strengths, weakness and potential problems.
- Conducted presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.
- Conducted in-depth research into recruitment and retention programs and implemented optimal solutions to drive organizational change.
Senior HR Business Partner
Pro Solutions Agency
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Founded and grew a successful startup providing staffing, executive search, and development services for a workforce of 2,300 employees.
- Designed scalable HR processes and policies to support rapid growth and regional expansion.
- Developed training initiatives and conducted compensation benchmarking to improve retention and skill development.
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
- Complied with employment laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks to the company.
- Drove business growth through strategic networking and partnerships, expanding client base and candidate pool.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates throughout the entire placement process by maintaining timely communication channels at all stages of engagement.
- Streamlined the recruitment process by implementing effective candidate sourcing strategies and utilizing applicant tracking systems.
- Optimized job postings for maximum visibility on various job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
- Leveraged advanced Boolean search techniques in conjunction with social media channels to uncover hidden talent pools for niche roles or industries requiring specialized skill sets.
- Partnered with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and develop customized staffing solutions.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Barnett McCall
06.2009 - 09.2013
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives in the talent acquisition process based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
- Managed a team of recruiters to deliver timely results while maintaining a high level of customer service for both candidates and hiring managers.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing the interview scheduling process and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate fit based on skills, cultural alignment and long-term potential within the organization.
- Enhanced candidate pool quality by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and leveraging professional networks.
- Collaborated with Human Resources leadership on succession planning efforts to identify high-potential employees for key positions within the organization.
- Initiated proactive pipeline development efforts by cultivating long-term relationships with passive candidates in critical industries or functional areas.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing interview scheduling processes and refining assessment criteria.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Hart Consulting Group
Bucharest
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Implemented succession planning strategies to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for future leadership roles.
- Partnered with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational change management strategies, minimizing disruption during periods of transition.
- Managed performance review process, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for continued employee growth.
- Identified development opportunities and succession gaps.
- Collaborated with department managers to assess workforce needs, creating strategic plans for staffing adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
- Conducted thorough exit interviews to gather valuable insights from departing employees, identifying areas for improvement in company policies and procedures.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Managerial Economics
04.2001 -
Skills
Organizational development
Succession planning
Compensation design
Employee engagement
Managing employee relations
Policy implementation
Onboarding, training, and development
Performance management
Leadership coaching and development
Data analysis
Recruitment and hiring
Certification
• Hogan Assessment Systems Certification (HPI, HDS, MVPI)
Additional Information
· Driving License: A, B
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner - Honeywell
01.2023 - 11.2024
Individual and Corporate Coach - Freelance
03.2022 - 01.2023
Senior HR Business Partner - BCR (CIT ONE)
03.2020 - 11.2021
TA & Organizational Development Manager - Teleperformance
01.2018 - 03.2020
Senior HR Business Partner - Pro Solutions Agency
09.2013 - 12.2017
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Barnett McCall
06.2009 - 09.2013
Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Hart Consulting Group
09.2006 - 06.2009
Hyperion University - Bachelor's Degree, Managerial Economics
04.2001 -