Justyna Kurek-Wdowiak
Rzeszów
Summary
Business and people are my passion.
💡 As an HR professional with 18 years of experience, I support organizations in developing HR strategies, implementing key projects and processes, enhancing skills, and creating friendly and engaged workplaces. I have designed and delivered projects in areas such as recruitment, employer branding (EB), talent identification and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, managerial competency development, HR process automation, wellbeing, restructuring, and outplacement.
💡 As a Trainer, I teach, inspire, and provide the spark for developing skills in areas like management, personal effectiveness, and assertiveness. My specialty is conducting workshops based on the Insights Discovery model.
💡 As a Clifton Strenghts Coach, I accompany others in discovering their talents, transforming them into strengths, and finding their unique proffesional path.
💡 As a Career Consultant, I support individuals during challenging, critical, and transformative moments in their careers, as well as in building career paths aligned with their values, talents, and needs.
💡 Bringing all this together, as a Mentor, I share my experience and knowledge with those at the beginning of their HR careers or with individuals looking to transition into the HR field and start a new journey.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Academic Lecturer
University of Information Technology and Managemen
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Owner
JKW Szkolenia I Doradztwo
08.2019 - Current
- Strategic consulting
- Interim HR manager
- HR process audit
- HR project & processes implementation
- Conducting training and development programs
- Career consulting
- Clifton Strengths coaching
HR Manager
Asseco Poland
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Managing a 10-person training, development and communication department for the entire Asseco Poland
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits
- Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
HR Business Partner
Pratt & Whitney
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
- 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.
- Increased overall workforce productivity by identifying skill gaps within teams and providing targeted coaching or training solutions accordingly.
- Reduced turnover rates by developing comprehensive employee retention programs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in the industry.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing innovative HR strategies and policies.
- Implemented succession planning strategies, ensuring leadership continuity and employee growth opportunities within the organization.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
Recruiter Specialist
Recruitment Agencies
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Coordinated with external recruitment agencies to supplement internal sourcing efforts when needed, ensuring timely fulfillment of hiring needs.
- Reduced recruitment costs with negotiation of more favorable terms with sourcing platforms and agencies.
- Increased candidate placements by implementing innovative sourcing strategies and utilizing various recruitment tools.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback to candidates.
- Maintained detailed records of candidate interactions and interview notes, aiding in future decision-making processes for similar roles.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma - Career Advisory
Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
Warsaw, Poland 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma - Coaching & NLP
University of Information Technology And Managemen
Rzeszów, Poland 04.2001 -
Higher School of Law And Administration - Human Resources Management
Higher School of Law And Administration
Rzeszów, Poland 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Rzeszów
Rzeszów, Poland 04.2001 -
Certification
Insights Discovery Consultant
Timeline
Academic Lecturer
University of Information Technology and Managemen
10.2023 - Current
Clifton Strenghts Coach
12-2021
Owner
JKW Szkolenia I Doradztwo
08.2019 - Current
HR Manager
Asseco Poland
09.2017 - 07.2019
Insights Discovery Consultant
06-2017
HR Business Partner
Pratt & Whitney
08.2008 - 08.2017
Recruiter Specialist
Recruitment Agencies
08.2006 - 06.2008
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma - Career Advisory
Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma - Coaching & NLP
University of Information Technology And Managemen
04.2001 -
Higher School of Law And Administration - Human Resources Management
Higher School of Law And Administration
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Rzeszów
04.2001 -
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