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Serghei Arhipov

Serghei Arhipov

Chisinau,Moldova

Summary

Resourceful professional with a proven track record in streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills combined with excellent communication abilities facilitate the identification of improvement opportunities and the implementation of positive changes. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive impactful results in any organizational setting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HR Systems & Operations Consultant

Freelance
01.2026 - Current

HR Systems & Operations Consultant | Self-Employed
• Designing and implementing scalable HR systems and operating frameworks for growing companies.
• Leading HRIS and ATS implementation initiatives, including requirements definition, tool selection, configuration, and rollout.
• Building and optimizing end-to-end recruitment flows integrated into broader HR operations.
• Advising on payroll process design and operational setup in collaboration with external providers.
• Introducing and integrating AI tools and automation to reduce manual HR and recruitment workload.
• Supporting organizations as they transition from early-stage teams to structured mid-size operations.

Head of HR

Brilic Media
Chisinau, Moldova
02.2025 - 01.2026
  • Directed talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain high-caliber professionals, improving organizational competitiveness and workforce quality.
  • Established performance management frameworks that increased employee engagement and aligned individual objectives with company goals.
  • Coordinated leadership development programs to enhance managerial capabilities and foster succession planning.
  • Optimized compensation and benefits structures to improve employee satisfaction while maintaining budgetary discipline.
  • Orchestrated compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulatory requirements, minimizing legal risks.
  • Aligned organizational culture initiatives with business strategy to drive employee commitment and retention.
  • Prioritized HR technology enhancements to streamline processes, increasing operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Global Recruitment Partner

The Customization Group
Chisinau
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
  • Streamlined applicant tracking processes using advanced ATS tools for efficiency.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and recruitment best practices.
  • Implemented metrics-driven recruitment strategies to continually assess and improve the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
  • Developed an effective employer branding strategy that differentiated the company from competitors in attracting top talent.

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

The Customization Group
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Sourced and screened qualified IT candidates to ensure timely fulfillment of technical roles, improving overall hiring cycle efficiency.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job requirements and align candidate profiles, resulting in enhanced market competitiveness of talent acquisition.
  • Coordinated interview schedules and candidate communications, maintaining a professional experience that increased candidate engagement and acceptance rates.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment pipelines and maintain data accuracy, supporting consistent process predictability and compliance.
  • Conducted market research on IT talent trends to adjust sourcing strategies, enabling better alignment with evolving technology skill demands.

Global Recruitment Specialist

Emirates Airlines
Dubai
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed all aspects of employee life cycle process, including on and off-boarding.
  • Reviewed job descriptions and role requirements to effectively source and select qualified candidates.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment campaign and strategic plan for the operation.
  • Employed multiple feedback mechanisms and analyses to continuously improve the recruiting process.
  • Optimized recruitment selection processes to improve efficiency.
  • Supported employee relocation and integration by helping new hires establish housing, schooling and registration.
  • Planned recruitment events for 100 people.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.

Recruitment Specialist

Emirates Airlines
Dubai
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Screen candidates through detailed resume analysis and interviews to ensure alignment with job requirements and improve hiring accuracy.
  • Coordinate with hiring managers to schedule interviews and gather feedback, streamlining the recruitment process and reducing time-to-hire.
  • Develop targeted job postings across multiple platforms to attract qualified applicants and enhance candidate pool quality.
  • Maintain candidate databases and track recruitment metrics to support data-driven decisions and improve sourcing efficiency.
  • Conduct reference checks and background verifications to ensure compliance with company policies and safeguard hiring integrity.

Recruitment Coordinator

Al Tayer
Dubai
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers to ensure a streamlined hiring process and timely candidate engagement.
  • Maintained candidate databases with accurate information, improving data reliability and supporting efficient recruitment tracking and reporting.
  • Facilitated communication with applicants to provide clear updates and enhance the overall candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.
  • Organized job postings across multiple platforms to maximize talent reach and attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants.
  • Prepared and distributed recruitment-related documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Training Specialist

Azadea
Dubai
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Completed onboarding process for new starters under supervision.
  • Supported and shadowed experienced team members in handling potential employee relations cases.
  • Helped to improve employee performance review processes with clear goal setting and KPI monitoring frameworks.
  • Helped to conduct employee engagement surveys using Google Forms and Sheets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Universitatea Pedagogică de Stat „Ion Creangă”
Moldova
09.2023 - 01.2026

Effective Leadership and Management

University of Dubai
Dubai

HR Management

University of Dubai
Dubai

Diploma of Higher Education - The Faculty of Psychology

State University of Moldova
Chisinau
09.2009 - 5 2012

LANGUAGES

English(C1 - Advanced), Russian (Native), Romanian(B2 - Upper intermediate).

Timeline

HR Systems & Operations Consultant

Freelance
01.2026 - Current

Head of HR

Brilic Media
02.2025 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Universitatea Pedagogică de Stat „Ion Creangă”
09.2023 - 01.2026

Global Recruitment Partner

The Customization Group
11.2022 - 01.2025

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

The Customization Group
10.2021 - 10.2022

Global Recruitment Specialist

Emirates Airlines
08.2018 - 09.2021

Recruitment Specialist

Emirates Airlines
06.2016 - 06.2018

Recruitment Coordinator

Al Tayer
06.2014 - 05.2016

Training Specialist

Azadea
04.2013 - 05.2014

Diploma of Higher Education - The Faculty of Psychology

State University of Moldova
09.2009 - 5 2012

Effective Leadership and Management

University of Dubai

HR Management

University of Dubai
Serghei Arhipov