Tinatin Zubitashvili
Tbilisi
Summary
Strategic HR Leader specializing in people partnership and organizational design. Successfully implemented a 360-degree performance management system, increasing accountability and leadership development. Drove employee retention to 95% through targeted engagement initiatives and data-driven insights, fostering continuous improvement and aligning HR solutions with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Lead
Neo Georgian Group
03.2026 - Current
- Built and led the HR function from the ground up within a premium banking environment, aligning people strategy with business growth.
- Defined and executed HR strategy in partnership with senior leadership to align with business objectives
- Led end-to-end HR operations, encompassing talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational design to support overall business growth
- Drove recruitment and retention initiatives to cultivate a high-performance culture across diverse markets
- Oversee performance management, compensation, and employee development
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and financial regulations
- Implement HR analytics and systems to support data-driven decisions
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, enhancing workforce diversity and alignment with business needs.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement strategies to improve workplace culture and satisfaction.
HR Manager
Exadel
Tbilisi, Georgia
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Partnered with leadership to design organizational strategy, scaling frameworks, and career ladders for global engineering teams.
- Executed full-cycle people programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through compensation reviews, performance calibration, and bonus allocation.
- Increased retention of high-risk employees to 95% through targeted engagement initiatives and data analysis (eNPS, exit interviews).
- Built and launched a 360-degree performance system, boosting managerial accountability and development.
- Developed HR KPI dashboards to drive strategic planning by effectively monitoring attrition, headcount, and engagement.
- Advised managers on employee relations and conflict resolution, enhancing career development and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Managed payroll, compliance, and talent mobility programs.
Talent Partner
Proxify | Techtree
Remote
10.2025 - Current
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed end-to-end hiring for senior technical positions across North America, Europe, Asia from market mapping to offer negotiation.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Partnered with CTOs, Clients and global hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business expansion goals.
- Global Tech Headhunting: Sourced and headhunted passive talent worldwide for high-salary, hard-to-fill technical roles, enhancing talent pool and recruitment success.
- Advanced Sourcing: Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and niche tech communities to build global pipelines, improving candidate quality and availability.
- Global Compliance: Navigated international employment regulations and cross-border onboarding, ensuring seamless hiring and enhancing candidate experience for top-tier talent.
Human Resources Generalist
Hualing Group
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led central HR initiatives, managing full-cycle operations, payroll, and compliance for three affiliated companies, enhancing integration across multinational teams.
- Managed end-to-end monthly payroll and benefits for all entities, ensuring 100% accuracy and legal compliance.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and represented the company at job fairs to strengthen employer branding and attract top talent.
- Implemented the company's first 360-degree performance evaluation system to enhance feedback and managerial accountability.
- Created standardized onboarding and offboarding frameworks to streamline transitions and enhance employee experience.
- Maintained HR documentation and records, reducing organizational risk through increased compliance and accuracy.
Global HR Generalist
ATU DUTY FREE
Tbilisi, Georgia
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Led full-cycle recruitment and designed onboarding/offboarding programs for local and international hires.
- Coordinated training initiatives and performance evaluations, enhancing employee development and engagement.
- Executed cross-location HR projects to improve policies and operational efficiency.
- Provided legal and relocation support for international employees, ensuring smooth adaptation and compliance.
- Prepared and delivered HR reports to headquarters, informing strategic planning and decision-making.
- Managed payroll, compliance, and reporting for three airport locations, ensuring alignment with HQ standards in Istanbul.
HR Specialist
Elit Electronics
Tbilisi, Georgia
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed payroll, benefits, and full HR compliance for 600+ employees.
- Supported recruitment, employer branding, and talent sourcing efforts.
- Coordinated company-wide training programs, tracking effectiveness to enhance employee development.
- Contributed to engagement and retention initiatives, fostering improved employee satisfaction.
- Updated HR policies and maintained meticulous employee records.
- Prepared monthly and annual reports, providing insights to inform leadership decisions.
HR Advisor
Career Success Group
Tbilisi, Georgia
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring timely and effective screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to align hiring strategies with business needs, providing insights on best practices.
- Developed strategic candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing, enhancing talent acquisition efforts.
Education
Master's Degree - Work and Organizational Psychology
Caucasus University
Tbilisi, Georgia01-2020
Bachelor's Degree - Work and Organizational Psychology
Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi, Georgia01-2017
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Talent Management Systems
- Compensation cycles
- Global operations
- Process consistency
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Performance Management Expert
- Workforce Planning Expert
- Leadership Development Expert
Certification
- HR Analytics - University of California, Irvine
- Managing Employee Performance - University of Minnesota
- Psychological First Aid - John Hopkin's University
- Project Management for HRM's - Exadel
- Building a Unified Culture in a remote workforce - Exadel
Hobbies and Interests
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Retention
- Change Management
- People analytics (attrition, headcount, ratios)
- Stakeholder management
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Lead
Neo Georgian Group
03.2026 - Current
Talent Partner
Proxify | Techtree
10.2025 - Current
HR Manager
Exadel
05.2022 - 09.2025
Human Resources Generalist
Hualing Group
01.2021 - 05.2022
Global HR Generalist
ATU DUTY FREE
08.2018 - 12.2020
HR Specialist
Elit Electronics
02.2017 - 08.2018
HR Advisor
Career Success Group
09.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Work and Organizational Psychology
Tbilisi State University
Master's Degree - Work and Organizational Psychology
Caucasus University