LIENE KĻAVIŅA
Riga,Latvia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in data analysis and decision making, consulting and advisory skills, and change management. Demonstrates a strong proficiency in HR expertise and project management, with a focus on utilising key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive organisational success. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance business operations and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HR specialist
Bonava Latvia
Riga
2025.06 - Current
- Ensure the full recruitment process from defining job requirements to the successful onboarding of a new employee.
- Manage HR administration and documentation flow (employment contracts and amendments, monthly documentation for payroll preparation, etc.).
- Maintain and update employee information in internal HR management systems.
- Organize employer branding activities and initiatives.
- Participate in recruitment processes and initial employee training, as well as other HR management processes.
- Contribute to the organization of employee training, team-building events, and other workplace-related activities.
- Implemented new onboarding process for improved employee experience.
HR consultant (contract basis)
SIA Metabonet
Riga
2024.11 - Current
- Manage HR administration processes, including employee documentation, contracts, and HR records.
- Manage the recruitment and onboarding process for employees and interns.
- Develop and maintain the occupational health and safety management system and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
HR specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)
SIA Premier Restaurants (McDonald's Baltics)
Riga, Latvia
2023.03 - 2025.06
- Employee Relations: Address inquiries, resolve conflicts, and implement policies.
- Performance Metrics: Generate and process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reports to measure performance metrics.
- Motivational Programs: Coordinate programs aimed at enhancing employee motivation.
- RAP Sessions: Conduct RAP sessions restaurant staff to address concerns and foster communication.
- Personnel Projects: Participate in various projects, including employee branding, HR platform development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Benefits Oversight: Manage employee benefits programs
- Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensure compliance with legal requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
- Recruitment: Oversee and manage the hiring process
- Coordinated internal communication to increase understanding and compliance with HR policies.
Senior HR Specialist
Riga Technical university
Riga
2020.06 - 2023.03
- Recruitment Planning: Developed plans for securing high-quality administrative and academic candidates through recruitment planning.
- Strategic Oversight: Managed recruitment, performance, and employment initiatives aligned with the Strategic Plan.
- Organizational Effectiveness: Implemented programs for change management, team performance, and employee engagement to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- New Hire Progress: Monitored onboarding progress for new hires to ensure their smooth transition into roles.
- Employee Relations: Addressed inquiries and provided guidance on agreements, HR policies, and practices regarding employee relations.
- Global Collaboration: Engaged in international projects with EU universities, focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster global collaboration.
HR Administrator
McDonald's
Vienna
2018.04 - 2020.06
- HR Support: Assisted the management team with HR-related matters to support operational efficiency.
- Personnel Documentation: Prepared and managed personnel-related documents for effective personnel documentation.
- Reporting and Presentation: Conducted monthly reporting and prepared presentations for McDonald's restaurant business.
- Recruitment Projects: Participated in personnel recruitment projects, with a focus on integrating asylum seekers and refugees into the Austrian labor market.
Education
Master of Management Psychology And Supervision -
RISEBA
RigaBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
RISEBA
RigaSkills
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Consulting and Advisory Skills
- Change Management
- HR Expertise
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Project Management
LANGUAGES
Latvian
English
German
Volunteer Experience
WineAid Association, Charity Projects Assistant, Vienna,
2017-05 - 2018-03
- Recruited volunteers for various activities and events
- Updated and maintained the sponsor and partner database, ensuring data quality assurance
- Distributed incoming mail to expedite responses to inquiries
- Assisted in organizing charity events by providing project development reports.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Project team member at CESAER (non-profit association of leading universities of science and technology in Europe)
June 2020 — March 2023
Recruitment procedures for academic staff rewarding open science - Gender equality in science - Staff mobility
- Project team member of intersectionality workshops working group at EU+ (Alliance of 8 EU universities)
January 2021 — July 2021
COURSES
- “Cieņa” diversity management training, Skatu Punkti November 2023
- Karina Plata seminar Termination of employment – good practice and judicial knowledge October 2023
- SUSTAINABLE WELLBEING, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Finland March 2023
- Seminar with Dean Hogan (career coach & trainer) Support for Researchers' Career Development April 2021
Timeline
HR specialist
Bonava Latvia
2025.06 - Current
HR consultant (contract basis)
SIA Metabonet
2024.11 - Current
HR specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)
SIA Premier Restaurants (McDonald's Baltics)
2023.03 - 2025.06
Senior HR Specialist
Riga Technical university
2020.06 - 2023.03
HR Administrator
McDonald's
2018.04 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
RISEBA
Master of Management Psychology And Supervision -
RISEBA