Daniela Ungureanu

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About Daniela Ungureanu

Strategic and operational HR Director with 19+ years hands-on management experience, effective leadership, VUCA approach and passion for work. Experience in Romania, CEE and Russia in Wood Industry, Energy Distribution, Chemical, FMCG, Automotive area: • Strategic HR Leadership: Experienced in HR Strategic Planning, Organizational Design, Business Process Optimization, Compensation & Benefits Strategy, Labor Relations & Union Negotiations, Employer Branding, Engagement & Retention, Talent Acquisition from various countries including non EU, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, HR Shared Services Operations -Recruitment & HR Administration, Diversity & Inclusion • Senior HR Operational: Direct leading the teams in all plants for all HR functions including payroll, more than 19 years, driving complex organizational projects efficiently and cost-effectively. • Financial Acumen: expertise in HR budgeting, Reporting & Cost Control, aligning HR strategy with Business Strategy (P&L & Financial KPIs, OPEX & CAPEX). • Multi-Industry & Multi-Country Experience: Successfully led HR functions across diverse industries & international markets, implementing HR policies & processes at local and regional levels, in complex large-scale organizations and small companies. • 19+ years as Country HR Director for Romania and CEE, 8 years also direct responsible for Russia and Poland • management of all HR operational functions and strategies for 4 plants, 2800 employees, 10 sales offices, up to ~ 40 HR colleagues • strong understanding of HR processes, policies, with ability to adapt to changing business needs • excellent interpersonal skills, building networking relations in the organizations • strong strategical thinking, analytical skills, hands-on approach and problem solving • provide guidance to the executives • focus on development of HR professional teams • Master in HR Management, Master in Strategic Management / Organizational Culture, MBA in Strategic and Change Management Current location: Bucharest