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Eva Polonkai

Eva Polonkai

HR Expert

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

HR Generalist

Taxually
Budapest
09.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
  • Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Head of HR

Avatao
Budapest
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 30-employee company.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Set up, operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Business Operations Manager

Salarify
Budapest
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Trained new hires, providing information and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
  • Developed robust relationships with income-producing clients in the IT and automotive industry.
  • Recruited, hired, mentored and trained staff on business procedures, policies, duties and customer care methods.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Business Development Manager

UX studio
Budapest
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.

Operations Manager

RisingStack
Budapest
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Developed systems to track and log work issues.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with Hungarian labour law.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.

Tax Advisor

PwC
Budapest
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
  • Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
  • Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.

Education

J.D. - Law

ELTE
Budapest
09.2008 - 06.2014

Certificate of English Law - Law

University of Warwick
Coventry, UK
09.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Károli Gáspár University
Budapest
09.2019 - 06.2022

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

MCC
Budapest
09.2013 - 07.2014

Skills

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Software

Applicant Tracking Systems

HR systems

Project Management Tools (Jira, Trello)

Timeline

HR Generalist

Taxually
09.2022 - Current

Head of HR

Avatao
07.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Károli Gáspár University
09.2019 - 06.2022

Business Operations Manager

Salarify
08.2019 - 08.2020

Business Development Manager

UX studio
08.2018 - 08.2019

Operations Manager

RisingStack
01.2017 - 08.2018

Tax Advisor

PwC
01.2015 - 12.2016

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

MCC
09.2013 - 07.2014

Certificate of English Law - Law

University of Warwick
09.2011 - 07.2012

J.D. - Law

ELTE
09.2008 - 06.2014
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