Elena Samoilova
Human Resources Specialist @ Cowater International
About
HR professional with 5+ years of experience in international humanitarian and development organisations, including NRC, DRC, and Cowater International.My core expertise lies in Learning & Development, performance management, and HR operations, with a strong focus on supporting teams in complex and fast-paced environments.I have worked across the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and staff development — partnering closely with Programme and Operations managers to strengthen team effectiveness.Currently, I support HR functions across donor-funded projects, working with local teams and coordinating with HQ colleagues to ensure aligned and efficient HR processes.Key strengths include:• Learning & Development and training delivery• Performance management and employee development• Recruitment and onboarding• HR operations and compliance• Stakeholder collaboration across teams and functions
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Ukraine
Non-profit Organization Management
Learning & Development Frameworks, Employee Experience & Engagement, Cross-Cultural Communication, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), onboarding & offboarding processes
Experience

Human Resources Consultant
Manage end-to-end HR processes within donor-funded international programmes, including recruitment, contracting, and compliance. Provide HR advisory support to managers and project teams, contributing to workforce planning and employee relations. Coordinate HR documentation, reporting, and communication with HQ and project stakeholders. Support onboarding and integration of project staff and consultants in a multicultural environment. Contribute to strengthening HR processes and organizational effectiveness within project teams.

Human Resources Consultant
Kharkiv HO “Dobri Liudy”
Provided HR advisory support, including development of HR policies and internal documentation. Strengthened HR processes and ensured compliance with organizational standards. Contributed to short-term HR capacity-building initiatives. Redesigned job descriptions and supported organizational structuring.

Human Resources Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for 20+ positions during programme expansion. Contributed to organization-wide performance management processes, supporting structured evaluations and feedback. Advised managers on employee relations, performance issues, and HR policies. Delivered onboarding and orientation sessions for new staff. Ensured HR compliance with internal policies and labour legislation. Supported international staff with relocation, visas, and residency processes.

Human Resources Assistant
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Supported recruitment and onboarding processes for programme teams. Maintained HR documentation and employee records within HRIS systems. Assisted with performance review cycles and HR processes. Provided HR support to multicultural teams and operational units. Supported international staff with relocation and administrative processes.

Director's assistant
LAMOR UKRAINE Ltd.
Kiev Region, Ukraine

Director's assistant
PGSC Himexi
Kiev Region, Ukraine
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